Smarty Pants Preschool has been teaching the children in our community for 30 years, using an individualized program that allows each child to advance at their own rate.
We offer a fun, upbeat, structured curriculum for ages 4-6.
We have 2 team teachers per class, allowing for lots of one-on-one learning opportunities.
We work on helping students gain confidence. We believe that social skills, physical skills and emotional skills are all needed to create a happy, stable child.
If learning is FUN, kids can advance at an amazing rate.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
Campus Size
1 acre
Student Body
Total Students
18 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Our programs range from 2-3 days per week. Prices start at $195-$385 per month, depending on which schedule you select.
School Notes
- School Motto: We are the little school making a BIG difference.
- Students must be 4 years old by September 30th of enrolling year.
- Students must be potty trained and capable to care for themselves in the bathrooms
- We offer an individualized program, meeting learning styles.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Smarty Pants Preschool & Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Smarty Pants Preschool & Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Smarty Pants Preschool & Kindergarten is Treasure Valley Baptist School (7.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Cloverdale Christian Ds (7.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cloverdale Christian Ds
Alternative School (Church of God)
3755 S Cloverdale Rd
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 362-1700
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 362-1700
7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 102 students Tuition listed
A Child's Choice Montessori School
Montessori School
1797 S Millenium Way
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 288-1990
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 288-1990
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Treasure Valley Baptist School
(Baptist)
1300 S Teare Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 898-9023
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 898-9023
7.7 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 46 students
The Preschool & Kindergarten @ten Mile Christian
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Po Box 767
Meridian, ID 83680
(208) 888-3101
Meridian, ID 83680
(208) 888-3101
8.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 150 students
King's Kids Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
50 W Spicewood Dr.
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 887-0801
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 887-0801
8.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Treasure Valley Baptist School
(Baptist)
1300 S Teare Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 898-9023
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 898-9023
7.7 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 46 students
200 E Carlton Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 947-1212
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 947-1212
9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,452 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1723 S. Horton St
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 546-0832
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 546-0832
9.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Original Gangster's Academy
Alternative School
341 Creekside Place
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 880-5655
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 880-5655
10.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students
Bishop Kelly High School ![Bishop Kelly High School Photo]( "Bishop Kelly High School Photo")
(Catholic)
7009 Franklin Rd
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 375-6010
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 375-6010
11 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 945 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 32 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Treasure Valley Baptist School
(Baptist)
1300 S Teare Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 898-9023
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 898-9023
7.7 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 46 students
200 E Carlton Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 947-1212
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 947-1212
9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,452 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kids Stuff Early Learning Center
(Christian)
2717 12th Ave Rd
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 467-2178
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 467-2178
9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students
Zion Lutheran School ![Zion Lutheran School Photo]( "Zion Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1012 12th Avenue Rd
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 466-9141
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 466-9141
9.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 54 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pauls Catholic School
(Catholic)
1515 8th St S
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-3601
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-3601
9.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 148 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cloverdale Christian Ds
Alternative School (Church of God)
3755 S Cloverdale Rd
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 362-1700
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 362-1700
7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 102 students Tuition listed
A Child's Choice Montessori School
Montessori School
1797 S Millenium Way
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 288-1990
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 288-1990
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Treasure Valley Baptist School
(Baptist)
1300 S Teare Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 898-9023
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 898-9023
7.7 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 46 students
The Preschool & Kindergarten @ten Mile Christian
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Po Box 767
Meridian, ID 83680
(208) 888-3101
Meridian, ID 83680
(208) 888-3101
8.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 150 students
King's Kids Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
50 W Spicewood Dr.
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 887-0801
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 887-0801
8.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
911 West 4th Street
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 922-1009
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 922-1009
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
278 South Ten Mile
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 922-9228
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 922-9228
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 North School Avenue
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 922-1011
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 922-1011
0.9 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 331 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
441 East Porter Road
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 922-1005
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 922-1005
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 472 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 East Porter Road
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 922-1007
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 922-1007
1 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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