Your child's cozy home away from home

Coming to Boise Fall 2025

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Hygge, pronounced “hoo-gah”, is a Danish word and concept that means feeling cozy, content or having a sense of warmth - whether that be having a cozy blanket or spending time with loved ones.

Hygge Kinder House is a cozy home away from home in downtown Boise providing high quality childcare with a focus on empowering little ones to explore their natural environment and become kind urban citizens.

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Urban Setting + Confident kiddos

We are so excited to be able to offer a unique childcare experience in the heart of downtown Boise. At Hygge Kinder House we get to explore along the Boise River, play in the water at the Grove, look at the tractors at JUMP and walk to the Boise Library. We seek to empower your children to be kind and confident urban citizens, exploring all that Boise has to offer from infancy to pre-k.

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Child-led learning

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Time in nature

In the heart of Boise

The Team

Hygge Kinder House was started by two moms. We have a whopping five kids between the two of us and we have done every kind of childcare situation imaginable in our time as parents. We know that when you leave your children with a caregiver you are leaving your whole heart, and we want Hygge Kinder House to be their cozy home away from home, filled with trusted adults that can help support you as parents.

Katharine Swanson, Founder of Hygge Kinder House, and her children
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Katie Swanson

Founder

Taylor Payne, Founder of Hygge Kinder House, and her children
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Taylor Payne

Founder

Join us in downtown Boise

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    10 - 18 months

    Our youngest learners are exploring the world through movement and sensory play. We provide a warm, nurturing environment that supports early motor skills, language development, and secure attachments.

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    18 - 30 months

    This stage is all about discovery and independence. Our program encourages curiosity, self-help skills, and social interaction through hands-on exploration.

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  • Symbol of two children, one with human-like features and the other with animal ears, high-fiving inside a green circle.

    2 - 3 years old

    Children in this group are rapidly growing in communication and social-emotional awareness. We offer enriching activities that support imaginative play, collaborative learning, and gentle guidance in emotional regulation.

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    4 - 5 years old

    Our Pre-K program prepares children for school and beyond. Through project-based learning and outdoor exploration, we foster critical thinking, creativity, and confidence.

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