Moscow Day School opened in September 1979.  A group of parents saw a need for quality child care and worked together to start the school.  The school is a non-profit organization.  Parents make up the board of directors and they volunteer their time and energy.  The school could not run properly without parent support.

The staff consists of 4 co-teachers and one director.  This includes 2 co-teachers for the preschool room (2 1/2 to 4 year old children).  This room has a staff-child ratio of 1:7.  In the pre-kindergarten (4 1/2 to 6 year old children) room there are 2 co-workers , as well.  The staff-child ratio in this room is 1:9.  The afternoon group (2 1/2 to 6 years of age) has a staff-child ratio of 1:9 in the activity room.  In the napping room, the ratio is 1:8.  We also have a variety of helpers throughout the day.  These helpers include AmeriCorps Members, University of Idaho students, and parent or community volunteers.