ABOUT us
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Nampa
Treehouse Kids Academy is owned and operated by Ann Griffee-Lang, who moved to Idaho with her parents and siblings in 1992. Her journey in early childhood education began in 2000, when she opened her first childcare business out of her home in the Sun Valley area. As her business and experience grew, so did her passion and commitment to providing quality early childhood education.
Several years later, Ann relocated with her children to the Treasure Valley and continued pursuing her dream by opening the Nampa location in 2013, where Treehouse Kids Academy continues to serve families today.
MERIDIAN
In 2025, Treehouse Kids Academy celebrated another exciting milestone with the opening of its third location in Meridian. This expansion reflects our continued growth and commitment to providing high-quality early childhood education while creating safe, nurturing, and enriching environments where children can learn, grow, and thrive.
Garden City
In 2022, Treehouse Kids Academy had the opportunity to expand its reach and bring quality early childhood education to a second location in the Treasure Valley.
With the opening of our Garden City location, we were excited to welcome even more families into the Treehouse family and continue our commitment to helping children learn, grow, and thrive.
Dedicated Educators
Great teachers make all the difference in a child’s learning journey!
At Treehouse Kids Academy, our Early Educators are the foundation of our success and play an essential role in our community. Every team member undergoes thorough enhanced background checks and holds current Pediatric/Infant First Aid and CPR certifications. Our staff also receive training in child abuse awareness, recognition, and prevention.
We believe in continuous growth and professional development. Our educators regularly expand their knowledge and skills through training and resources provided by IdahoSTARS, the Lee Pesky Learning Center, and Idaho AEYC.
Our weekly lesson plans are thoughtfully developed with care and attention to detail, providing meaningful learning experiences that support each child’s individual growth, development, and achievement of important developmental milestones.
Commitment to Excellence
Our mission is to continually embrace the pursuit of excellence, both inside and outside the classroom. We believe that providing exceptional early childhood education begins with a commitment to lifelong learning, professional growth, and continuous improvement.
Through our ongoing participation in the IdahoSTARS professional development and quality improvement process, we are continually working to strengthen our knowledge, enhance our teaching practices, and raise the standards of care and education we provide. We encourage our educators to pursue continued training, professional development, and higher levels of certification, ensuring they have the tools and resources needed to make a meaningful impact on every child’s learning journey.
At Treehouse Kids Academy, we believe there is always room to grow, improve, and become better. Our commitment to excellence means never settling for good enough when we can continue striving for even better.
First-Rate Curriculum
Our Proprietary Treehouse Kids Academy Curriculum
At Treehouse Kids Academy, we believe children learn best through purposeful play, hands-on experiences, and meaningful interactions. Built on decades of combined early childhood education experience, our proprietary, research-backed curriculum is designed to support the whole child from infancy through Pre-K.
Our curriculum focuses on eight key areas of development:
Whole-Child Development
Hands-On, Play-Based Learning
Early Literacy & Language
Early Math & Problem-Solving
Creativity & Self-Expression
Social-Emotional Growth
Character & Life Skills
Curiosity, Exploration & Discovery
Through engaging activities and intentional teaching, we nurture each child’s individual growth, build confidence, encourage creativity, and develop a lifelong love of learning.
At Treehouse Kids Academy, learning is more than play—it’s building the foundation for a lifetime of success!
CDC Developmental Milestones
The CDC’s Developmental Milestones is the assessment tool used by our teachers to evaluate and track each child’s individual development during their time at Treehouse Kids Academy.
It is an on-going assessment system, meaning that teachers are continually watching, observing, and documenting each child’s development.
The same tool is used from birth through kindergarten, to allow a more complete picture of children’s development.
By tracking a child’s development, our teachers are able to plan activities that are appropriate for each child’s developmental abilities.
Security and Safety
Your children’s safety and security are our highest priorities. We want you to feel completely comfortable and confident knowing your children are in good hands. To provide added peace of mind, we have implemented several security measures, including doors that remain locked from the inside and security cameras throughout all indoor and outdoor areas.
Camera monitors are located in our offices, and both the Director and Owner have unlimited remote access to the camera system for additional oversight and security.
Each family will also receive a unique four-digit PIN to enter the building. This code is specific to your family and should only be shared with individuals you have authorized to drop off or pick up your child(ren).
Playground
Playground is the childcare management software currently used by Treehouse Kids Academy. It helps us manage billing, attendance, enrollment, family communication, and digital paperwork. For families, Playground serves as a convenient parent communication app where they can receive updates from their child’s classroom, view important announcements, access documents, communicate with our staff, and manage tuition payments—all in one place.
Stopping the Spread of Germs
Providing a healthy, safe, and nurturing learning environment is our highest priority. We are committed to maintaining comprehensive health and safety practices and staying current with guidance from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and the Idaho Health Department to protect the well-being of our students and staff.
Our wellness policies help ensure a clean, healthy environment where children can learn, play, and grow. We also emphasize and encourage good hygiene habits, including frequent handwashing, covering coughs and sneezes, and using tissues when needed.
Through these everyday practices, we work together to create a healthier environment for everyone at Treehouse Kids Academy.
Idaho Child Care Program
We partner with Idaho Department of Health & Welfare in their Idaho’s Child Care Program, (ICCP), which helps low income families with the cost of child care.
Assistance is available to families with parents who are employed, attend school or participate in an approved activity.
We are also proud to partner with Child Care Aware® of America who work with the United States Military and Department of Defense to serve and support their families through the Fee Assistance and Respite Child Care Programs.
