The Barnyard Daycare & Learning Center

I don't know where we'd be without the Barnyard. It's been a lifesaver for us after we relocated to Boise with two young children and two working parents. Barnyard teachers are nurturing, high energy, and invested. The staff is always friendly and responsive and know all the kids' names. They have a great in-house chef who makes a healthy variety of meals and snacks. Parent communication is detailed and fun - lots of pictures and a user-friendly app make it easy to stay up to date and communicate with teachers and staff. Facilities are big, bright, clean, and new. Drop-off and pickup logistics are super convenient. Bottom line - Our 2 and 5 yr old have settled right in and really enjoy their days at the Barnyard, and we love knowing our kids are in such good care every day.

This place is amazing. The staff are incredibly kind, patient, caring and responsive. The facility is new, clean and awesomely designed for little ones. The menu is wonderful - I feel great about what my child eats there during the day. The thing I love the most is their curriculum - every week is a different unit - even for the youngest kids! They have designated art time, music time, story time, outside time, etc. At 2 years old, I feel like my daughter is getting an amazing start to her education. I also really appreciate the Brightwheel app they use- I get pictures and updates all day long about what my daughter is doing. I would recommend this daycare 1000 times over.

We have been at the Barnyard since they opened almost a year ago, and have loved minute there. Our daughter started in the Chicks (infant) Room and has moved up two classes since then. I have been more than impressed with each teacher she has had in those classrooms. The leadership and staff are all warm, affectionate, knowledgeable and extremely dedicated to providing the best care for kiddos of all ages and stages. Their attention to cleanliness, nutrition and great age-appropriate activities are things our family has greatly appreciated. The Barnyard is simply the BEST!

We have been so pleased with The Barnyard. The staff are incredibly talented and engaged in their work with kiddos. Safety is always a priority, and they have protocols in place to deal with situations as they arise. Leadership is great about communicating with us as parents. Most importantly, we know that our child is leanring so much, and is well taken care of every single day!

This is an incredible childcare center. Not only do the staff care about your kids, they are inclusive, developmentally based, and provide your children with meaningful activities.

We experienced 3 different childcare situations (a large center, a small center, and private childcare) none even hold a candle to the Barnyard. The best part for us... they use no screens! That means that you aren’t paying money for your children to be sitting in front of a computer or TV set all day. They go on walks/bike rides, play outside, do learning-based crafts/activities, and have a really robust curriculum (even for toddlers). From the nutrition to physical activities to learning on the classroom, you cannot find a better childcare center in this area. We commute almost 30 minutes out of our way everyday because we love it so much!

On top of the day-to day activities, they also offer what I would consider “extra curricular activities” that your kids can opt into like tumbling, tennis, music lessons, etc. This is incredible if you are a working parent because when you pick your kids up at the end of the day, your day can actually be done and spend your evenings with your child rather than zipping from one activity to the next.

The best part is that your child will be loved and cared for in a way that even as a first-time-parent you can walk away with less anxiety about who is watching over your little. The type of childcare you expose your child to can have long-term and developmental affects on them for the rest of their life. It is not a decision you should make lightly; we certainly didn’t. The Barnyard is worth every penny and we are so grateful for every minute our child is there!