New Horizon Academy Boise – West Ustick is located conveniently in Boise, Idaho off West Ustick and North Cloverdale Road. We are nestled in the Ustick neighborhood of western Boise and have been serving local families with quality childcare and early education services since 1996. Our school has one infant room, two toddler rooms, one two-year-old room, one preschool room, and one pre-kindergarten room. We also have a beautiful and spacious playground with natural elements and large trees that provide shade in the summer. At our Boise childcare, we use a comprehensive curriculum that includes character development, STEAM, literacy, motor skills, and more, all with an emphasis on building confident and excited learners. We are accredited by NAEYC, the gold standard in daycare accreditation. We’d love to show you our Boise daycare center! Please contact us with any questions or to schedule a tour.
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I have been married to my wonderful husband Nathan for 11 years and we have 3 great kids. I absolutely love the Minnesota Vikings and cows. My hobbies are doing things with my family outdoors and making memories. My favorite time of year is fall.
Education – University of Phoenix
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 11
What do you like about early childhood?
I love watching children learn and grow and knowing that I helped them do so.
What makes your school unique?
We have many well-educated and long-term teachers in each classroom, which helps families feel at ease when leaving their children with us. We are NAEYC accredited and have a great school family!
What is your favorite children’s book?
“Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type” by Doreen Cronin
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My name is Amanda and I have been with New Horizon Academy since April 2019. I am originally from Upstate New York. My husband and I moved to Idaho in 2015, and have two daughters.
Education – Ashworth College
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 5
What do you like about early childhood?
I enjoy seeing the children learn each and everyday.
What makes your school unique?
All of our lead teachers are long-term teachers and our school is NAEYC accredited.
What is your favorite children’s book?
“Pete the Cat” by Eric Litwin, James Dean, and Kimberly Dean
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At New Horizon Academy Boise (West Ustick), childcare tuition rates vary by:
Please fill out our contact form or schedule a tour, and our school director will provide your family with personalized tuition rates.
Our Boise early childhood center is open Monday-Friday every day with the exception of nine holidays:
*On Christmas Eve, New Horizon Academy closes at 3:00 p.m.
*If one of these holidays falls on a weekend, it will be observed on either Friday or Monday.
*Our school will remain open during inclement weather to ensure children still have access to quality childcare.
Our Boise school offers both full-time and part-time schedules to accommodate the different needs of our families.
Please contact our school director for current childcare openings and availability.
Yes! At New Horizon Academy Boise (West Ustick), we have an on-site cook trained in nutrition, USDA guidelines, and proper portions for young children. Our school provides nutritious and nourishing meals every day including breakfast, lunch, and snack. All meals are included in the cost of tuition.
If your child has a special nutritional need, a food allergy, or requires adaptation to our menu, please alert our school director, and we will partner with your family to create a suitable meal plan.
At New Horizon Academy Boise (West Ustick), we follow Idaho state guidelines for licensed daycare staff-to-child ratios:
Yes! We welcome child care assistance programs such as Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) and Child Care Aware of America (CCAA). Through these government aid programs, families can access scholarships and financial support to make childcare tuition more affordable.
Yes! Families in our school-age program can access bus transportation to and from the following schools:
Depending on the school, transportation may be provided by either New Horizon Academy or the local school district. Please contact us for the most up-to-date information on routes and schedules.
Yes! We recently added an outdoor classroom certified through Nature Explore. This unique space gives children the chance to play, explore, and learn through hands-on, open-ended experiences in nature.
“They’ve really made our family feel welcome and like a part of their community!”
Puneet & Samantha, New Horizon Academy parents, Lakeville, MN
“Our daughter has been very happy at New Horizon Academy!”
Camila & Lauren, New Horizon Academy parents, St. Paul, MN
“We immediately felt at peace bringing our child here.”
Ronnie & Kaitlyn, New Horizon Academy parents, Lakeville, MN
“The relationships between the children and teachers are incredible.”
Alex Casey, New Horizon Academy parent and former student, Stillwater, MNAn investment in a New Horizon Academy education is an investment in your child’s future. Families trust New Horizon Academy to set their children up for success. Here are a few reasons why:
From a single preschool classroom in 1971 to 100 schools today, much has changed for New Horizon Academy, but our commitment to children, families, teachers, and our communities remains the same.
One hundred percent of our eligible schools are accredited by NAEYC, the gold standard in early childhood accreditation. This is an accomplishment no other childcare provider of our size has achieved.
We hire teachers with experience, give them the training and support they need to succeed, pay them above market average, and help them achieve their goals. This results in stable, consistent care for your child.
Our state-of-the-art schools provide children with thoughtfully designed classrooms, playgrounds, and learning tools. We regularly update our schools to ensure they reflect our high standards for safety, quality, and care.
Your child’s safety and well-being always come first. Our childcare centers create caring, secure environments focused on supporting each child’s health and happiness. You can feel confident that your child is in good hands.
Our research-based curriculum offers engaging, hands-on activities in STEAM, language and literacy, social-emotional learning, physical development, and more to support kindergarten readiness and lifelong learning.
As an organization, we strive to foster a welcoming and inclusive culture where all children, families, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We approach our relationships with curiosity, compassion, and respect.
A nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snack are prepared fresh each day by our school chef, with menus developed by our nutrition specialist to ensure every meal is balanced. All meals are included in the cost of tuition!
Our mobile app keeps parents connected with daily updates, allowing teachers to share information, send messages, and delight you with photos and videos from your child’s day, so you never miss a moment.
Families are always welcome to come in for visits, participate in activities, and join us for family fun events. We love having parents involved in their child’s learning and value every opportunity to build a strong community.
From a single preschool classroom in 1971 to 100 schools today, much has changed for New Horizon Academy, but our commitment to children, families, teachers, and our communities remains the same.
One hundred percent of our eligible schools are accredited by NAEYC, the gold standard in early childhood accreditation. This is an accomplishment no other childcare provider of our size has achieved.
We hire teachers with experience, give them the training and support they need to succeed, pay them above market average, and help them achieve their goals. This results in stable, consistent care for your child.
Our state-of-the-art schools provide children with thoughtfully designed classrooms, playgrounds, and learning tools. We regularly update our schools to ensure they reflect our high standards for safety, quality, and care.
Your child’s safety and well-being always come first. Our childcare centers create caring, secure environments focused on supporting each child’s health and happiness. You can feel confident that your child is in good hands.
Our research-based curriculum offers engaging, hands-on activities in STEAM, language and literacy, social-emotional learning, physical development, and more to support kindergarten readiness and lifelong learning.
As an organization, we strive to foster a welcoming and inclusive culture where all children, families, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We approach our relationships with curiosity, compassion, and respect.
A nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snack are prepared fresh each day by our school chef, with menus developed by our nutrition specialist to ensure every meal is balanced. All meals are included in the cost of tuition!
Our mobile app keeps parents connected with daily updates, allowing teachers to share information, send messages, and delight you with photos and videos from your child’s day, so you never miss a moment.
Families are always welcome to come in for visits, participate in activities, and join us for family fun events. We love having parents involved in their child’s learning and value every opportunity to build a strong community.
Our family chooses New Horizon Academy Boise – West Ustick because they provide a safe, clean, educational, and fun environment for my child to thrive in. My daughter loves seeing her teachers and friends everyday!
My children have been going here for years. The school sends daily updates and photos, and my kids truly enjoy going. They have lots of great teachers and an awesome pre-k curriculum. We enjoy them immensely and recommend them all the time to friends and family. They are well priced and have staff who work great with parents. I love knowing that my kids are happy, healthy and in great hands at New Horizon Academy!
I am so happy we chose this center. My children are thriving at this school! I am extremely happy with the care and support the directors and staff show each child every day. They are truly amazing, and I know my children are happy and safe here!
This is hands down the best childcare experience we’ve ever had as a family! The management and staff are amazing! They have cared for my children like family for almost two years and are always willing to go the extra mile to meet the needs of any child in their center!
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