Get to Know Hygge Kinder House

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Hygge Kinder House is more than just a childcare center — it’s a warm and welcoming home away from home.

Inspired by the Danish concept of “hygge” — a feeling of coziness, comfort, and belonging — we provide an environment where children feel safe, engaged, and inspired to explore.

Mission

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At Hygge Kinder House, we strive to create a cozy home-away-from-home, where children feel safe, seen, and supported as they play, grow, and discover the world around them.

Philosophy

Hygge Kinder House, in downtown Boise, provides high-quality childcare with a focus on empowering little ones to explore their natural environment and become kind urban citizens.

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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 and consistent routines.

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    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—building kind, capable urban citizens ready for their next step.

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Everyone is welcome here

Our space embraces all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, ensuring that every child, family, and staff member feels seen, safe, and valued.

We can help each other flourish

We believe that being human—all the beautiful, messy, and complex parts of it—is best navigated together, because when we genuinely support each other through life's challenges and joys, we all rise and flourish in ways we never could alone.

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Core Values

Lead with curiosity

We ask questions rather than make assumptions, we make messes and mistakes, and we follow our wonder.

Choose kindness

We believe that through it all – the hard and the new and the scary and the good – we can always choose to be kind.

Our Space

Located in the heart of Boise, our Scandinavian-inspired space features warm, inviting classrooms and cozy corners for creative play. Just steps from the Boise greenbelt, museums, and parks, our location connects children to nature and their vibrant urban community.

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Commitment to Safety & Wellbeing

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Your child’s safety and wellbeing are our top priorities. Our team is trained in early childhood best practices, including child safeguarding and risk management. We maintain clean, healthy spaces and foster positive emotional development in every interaction.

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