New Horizon Academy
9492 W Emerald St, Boise, ID
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Leap Ahead Preschool - Weideman is a licensed child care center in Boise, Idaho. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k. It lists weekly tuition from $105 to $335.
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolers (rates run 6 weeks to 5 years old) |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | Experience Early Learning Curriculum, Zoo-Phonics, Handwriting Without Tears |
| Staff | Shanda Kramer: over 25 years of early childhood experience, 13+ years with Experience Early Learning Curriculum |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Discounts | Sibling discount is 10% for second child of lesser price |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel (invoices emailed from Brightwheel)) |
| More | Founded 2014 |
Cost
Leap Ahead Preschool - Weideman lists weekly tuition from $105 to $335.
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 year olds and not yet potty trained 3-5 year olds, 2 days (fixed days, availability) | $190 |
| 2 year olds and not yet potty trained 3-5 year olds, 3 days (fixed days, availability) | $235 |
| 2 year olds and not yet potty trained 3-5 year olds, 4 days (fixed days, availability) | $262 |
| 2 year olds and not yet potty trained 3-5 year olds, 5 days | $287 |
| 6 weeks-12 months, 2 days (fixed days, availability) | $210 |
| 6 weeks-12 months, 3 days (fixed days, availability) | $265 |
| 6 weeks-12 months, 4 days (fixed days, availability) | $300 |
| 6 weeks-12 months, 5 days | $335 |
| 12-24 months, 2 days (fixed days, availability) | $210 |
| 12-24 months, 3 days (fixed days, availability) | $245 |
| 12-24 months, 4 days (fixed days, availability) | $280 |
| 12-24 months, 5 days | $305 |
| Full Day Preschool, age 3 & potty trained - 5 years old, 2 days (fixed days, availability) | $155 |
| Full Day Preschool, age 3 & potty trained - 5 years old, 3 days (fixed days, availability) | $190 |
| Full Day Preschool, age 3 & potty trained - 5 years old, 4 days (fixed days, availability) | $225 |
| Full Day Preschool, age 3 & potty trained - 5 years old, 5 days | $240 |
| School Day Pre-K Program, children not yet potty trained | $152 |
| School Day Pre-K Program, children not yet potty trained, Tuesday and Thursday | $121 |
| School Day Pre-K Program, potty trained children | $128 |
| School Day Pre-K Program, potty trained children, Tuesday and Thursday | $105 |
| $95 registration fee (non-refundable), secures spot | $95 |
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all · 1 corrected
For comparison: 59% of Idaho daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Serious Injury Concern
“The provider self reported an incident where a child fell off a play equipment and fractured their wrist. The health district conducted an investigation and confirmed the incident occured. Resolution: The child's parents were contacted and the child was taken to the emergency room for treatment. Supervision requirements and correct procedures were followed at time of incident.”
5. Immunization Records
“At time of inspection, provider is not current on immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2025
1. Provider Age/Supervision
“At time of follow up investigation, parent was asked to un-enroll the child from the facility.”
Corrected during the visit
1. Provider Age/Supervision
“At time of investigation, the provider did confirm that a child had been bitten on a couple occasions.”
1. Provider Age/Supervision
“At time of follow up investigation, parent was asked to un-enroll the child from the facility.”
Corrected during the visit
1. Provider Age/Supervision
“At time of investigation, the provider did confirm that a child had been bitten on a couple occasions.”
Health & Safety Concern
“There were concerns regarding a child coming home with bite marks on face and arms. At time of investigation, it was verified that a child had been bitten on a couple occasions. Resolution: At time of follow up, the provided had unenroll the biting child for safety of staff and other children. A Child Care Consultant also discussed the center's policy on individualizing behavioral plans according to the need of the child and ways to communicate these concerns to parents as well as provided resources on additional strategies to intervene when these types of behaviors occur.”
5. Immunization Records
“At time of inspection, immunization records are not current.”
5. Immunization Records
“At time of follow up inspection, immunization records are current.”
Corrected during the visit
5. Immunization Records
“At time of inspection, immunization records are not current.”
5. Immunization Records
“At time of follow up inspection, immunization records are current.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Yes. Idaho Department of Health and Welfare lists it as licensed and operating.
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 1 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 59% of Idaho daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Weekly tuition from $105 to $335, as it lists it.
(208) 378-6524.
1439 S Weideman Ave, Boise, ID 83709. The nearest other daycare we list is Overland Montessori, 0.1 miles away.