Inclusive Childcare in Boise, ID
An inclusive preschool where children of every ability learn side by side — with individualized support, on-site therapy, and a team that sees your whole child.
Inclusion Isn't a Program. It's the Whole Idea.
At most centers, a child with different needs is an exception to accommodate. At Little Lighthouse, inclusion is simply how the classroom is built — children of every ability in one room, learning together, from day one.
Every child arrives with an individualized care plan, written with you and their therapists. Some need a communication device, some a sensory break, some just a patient adult who kneels to their level. And the typically-developing children? They grow up knowing, in their bones, that different is normal — the single most valuable lesson we teach.
- ✓Children of every ability in one classroom
- ✓An individualized care plan for each child
- ✓Empathy taught by living it, not lecturing it
Care Built Around Your Child, Not the Other Way Around
Every support is optional, layered, and tuned to your child's plan — never one-size-fits-all.
1:1 & small-group aides
Dedicated support staff who learn your child's cues, routines, and joys — the same faces, every day.
Sensory-friendly environments
Quiet corners, adjustable lighting, noise-dampening spaces, and sensory tools available in every room.
Communication support
AAC devices, picture schedules, and sign — we meet every child in the language that works for them.
On-site therapy coordination
OT, speech, PT, and feeding therapists come to us, so therapy fits into the day instead of disrupting it.
Individualized care plans
Written with you and your child's team, reviewed every quarter, and shared with everyone who touches their day.
Medical & dietary accommodation
Trained staff for feeding tubes, medications, allergies, and seizure protocols — care plans on file and rehearsed.
How We Get to Know Your Child
We move at your family's pace. Nobody is rushed, and nobody is a number.
A Real Conversation
We start with a call and an unhurried visit — you tell us your child's story, their wins, and your worries. No forms first.
Meet & Observe
Your child spends a gentle visit with us while we watch, learn, and note what helps them feel safe and curious.
Build the Care Plan
Together with you and any therapists, we write an individualized plan — supports, goals, triggers, and comforts.
A Gradual Start
Short days that lengthen as your child settles, with daily notes home, so trust is built before hours are.
Ongoing Partnership
Quarterly plan reviews, open-door communication, and a team that celebrates every inch of progress with you.
Specialists Who Come to the Classroom
For many families, the hardest part of therapy is the logistics — the drive across town, the missed nap, the child melting down in a clinical waiting room. So we brought the specialists to us.
Six therapy partners — occupational, speech, physical, and feeding — work on-site, integrating goals into the natural rhythm of the day. A speech goal happens at snack. An OT goal happens at the sensory table. Your child gets therapy without ever feeling like a patient, and you get your evenings back.
- ✓OT, speech, PT & feeding therapy on-site
- ✓Goals woven into play, snack & circle time
- ✓One coordinated team — no logistics on you
Built for Every Kind of Nervous System
The Words We're Most Proud Of
We toured six centers and heard 'we're not really set up for that' six times — until Little Lighthouse. Here, our son's sensory needs weren't a problem to manage, they were just part of who he is. He has friends now. He has a place.
Our daughter is medically complex and typically excluded from everything. Little Lighthouse coordinated with her feeding therapist, trained the staff, and treated us like partners. She giggles at drop-off now. Do you know what that means to a parent?
What surprised me most is what it does for the typically-developing kids. My daughter has no diagnosis — but she's learning patience, empathy, and how to include everyone. That's the whole point of the world, isn't it?
Come See Where Your Child Belongs
Book an unhurried family visit — tour the rooms, meet the team, and tell us your child's story. We'll take it from there.
What Parents Ask Us First
What diagnoses or needs do you support?
A wide range — autism, Down syndrome, developmental delays, sensory processing differences, medical complexity, and more, alongside typically-developing peers. Rather than a checklist, we look at each child individually; if we're not the right fit, we'll help you find one who is.
Do you take typically-developing children too?
Yes, and it's essential to how inclusion works. Our classrooms are intentionally mixed — roughly two-thirds typically-developing peers — because children learn empathy and patience by growing up alongside difference, not being told about it.
How does on-site therapy work?
Six therapy partners (OT, speech, PT, feeding) work within our building, integrating goals into the school day. If your child has outside therapists, we coordinate with them too — you don't have to choose. Therapy scheduling and insurance are arranged directly with each provider.
Can my child have a 1:1 aide?
Yes, when a child's plan calls for it. We offer both 1:1 and small-group support; the level is set collaboratively in the care plan and adjusted as your child grows. We'll talk through options and any associated costs during intake.
What does enrollment cost, and does funding help?
Tuition varies by the level of support in your child's plan, and many families offset it through IEP/IFSP services, Idaho early-intervention funding, or insurance for the therapy components. We'll walk through the specifics — and the paperwork — with you; nobody navigates it alone.
There's a waitlist — should we still reach out?
Always. Inclusive spots are limited and we keep ratios tight on purpose, so a waitlist is common. Reach out early; we'll get to know your family now so we're ready the moment a spot opens, and we can often suggest interim resources in the meantime.
Book a Family Visit
Share your child's name, age, and anything you'd like us to know. We'll reply within one business day to set up an unhurried visit — at your pace.
- Visit us1512 N 13th St, Boise, ID 83702
- Call us(208) 555-0138
- Email ushello@littlelighthouseid.com