Best Daycare Centers in Laconia, NH
Compare 10 daycare centers in Laconia. Average rating: 3.96/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Laconia, New Hampshire at a glance
- Daycares
- 10
- Avg rating
- 3.96/5
- Parent reviews
- 60
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 4
Laconia has 10 licensed daycares with 60 parent reviews averaging 3.96/5.The largest concentration is in 03246 with 10 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Laconia
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Lakes Region Child Care Services4.39 score4.6(9)
Elm Street Elementary School, Laconia, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Lakes Region Child Care Services for its caring and genuine staff who are respectful, hardworking, and attentive to children's needs. The facility is described as safe and clean with great classes and programs. All reviewers expressed high satisfaction with their experiences.
Kind and caring staffrespectful and honest employeesclean facilitysafe environment - 2Fledglings Preschool At Prescott Farm4.37 score4.5(14)
928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Reviews praise Prescott Farm as an excellent community resource featuring nature trails, outdoor play areas, and educational programs. Visitors highlight the welcoming staff, beautiful woodland facilities, and engaging activities like maple sugaring and mushroom foraging. The facility offers free admission and parking with no negative feedback reported.
nature trailsoutdoor play area with multiple stations (musiccookingtree house - 3Lakes Region Child Care Services4.31 score4.5(8)
22 Strafford Street, Unit 4, Laconia, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Lakes Region Child Care Services for its organized, calm environment with trained and caring staff. Children are reported to be well-cared-for, happy, and thriving. One reviewer noted a parking lot issue unrelated to childcare quality.
Calm and organized stafffriendly atmospherechildren enjoy attendingpersonalized attention - 4Open Door Preschool And Childcare Center3.65 score3.3(5)
645 Union Avenue, Laconia, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Open Door Preschool has mixed reviews. Satisfied parents praised loving, engaged staff, frequent communication via app, cleanliness, and individual attention to children. However, the facility received complaints about unprofessional service, unresponsiveness, long wait times for pickup/dropoff, billing issues, and hygiene concerns.
Loving and engaged stafffrequent photo updates via appclean and organized facilityattentive caregivers - 5Lakes Region Child Care Services3.38 score3.1(11)
350 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Lakes Region Child Care Services receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied families highlighting caring staff, safe environment, activities, and meal provision. However, some parents report concerns about staff changes, injury response protocols, and supervision levels.
Friendly and caring staffsecure check-in/check-outpositive atmospheremeals provided - 6Boys & Girls Clubs Of Central New Hamphsire - Lakes Region Unit3.38 score3.1(11)
876 North Main Street, Laconia, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
The Boys & Girls Club of Lakes Region in Laconia receives mixed reviews with significant variability in experiences. Positive reviews praise friendly staff, secure operations, activities, and provided meals, while negative reviews cite safety concerns, inadequate injury reporting, staff changes, and insufficient supervision.
Friendly and caring staffsecure check-in/check-out procedureschild safety focusfun activities and arts programs
Rating Distribution
Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Laconia
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Laconia, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Laconia zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03246 | 10 | 3.96 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Laconia (– children)
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up to 30 children
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Medium
31–75 children
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Large
76–150 children
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Very Large
150+ children
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Laconia based on parent reviews
Lakes Region Child Care Services
Elm Street Elementary School, Laconia, NH
Parents consistently praise Lakes Region Child Care Services for its caring and genuine staff who are respectful, hardworking, and attentive to children's needs. The facility is described as safe and clean with great classes and programs. All reviewers expressed high satisfaction with their experiences.
Fledglings Preschool At Prescott Farm
928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH
Reviews praise Prescott Farm as an excellent community resource featuring nature trails, outdoor play areas, and educational programs. Visitors highlight the welcoming staff, beautiful woodland facilities, and engaging activities like maple sugaring and mushroom foraging. The facility offers free admission and parking with no negative feedback reported.
Lakes Region Child Care Services
22 Strafford Street, Unit 4, Laconia, NH
Parents consistently praise Lakes Region Child Care Services for its organized, calm environment with trained and caring staff. Children are reported to be well-cared-for, happy, and thriving. One reviewer noted a parking lot issue unrelated to childcare quality.
Franklin Head Start
121 Belmont Road, Laconia, NH
One parent highlights the program's effectiveness in addressing early developmental delays, while another reports inadequate supervision and unresolved bullying incidents. Feedback is mixed, with praise for staff involvement contrasted by concerns about safety and teacher attentiveness.
Open Door Preschool And Childcare Center
645 Union Avenue, Laconia, NH
Open Door Preschool has mixed reviews. Satisfied parents praised loving, engaged staff, frequent communication via app, cleanliness, and individual attention to children. However, the facility received complaints about unprofessional service, unresponsiveness, long wait times for pickup/dropoff, billing issues, and hygiene concerns.
Lakes Region Child Care Services
350 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH
Lakes Region Child Care Services receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied families highlighting caring staff, safe environment, activities, and meal provision. However, some parents report concerns about staff changes, injury response protocols, and supervision levels.
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Daycare Centers in Laconia, New Hampshire
There are 10 daycare centers in Laconia, New Hampshire. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Laconia have an average rating of 3.96 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 57% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 60 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Laconia, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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One parent highlights the program's effectiveness in addressing early developmental delays, while another reports inadequate supervision and unresolved bullying incidents. Feedback is mixed, with praise for staff involvement contrasted by concerns about safety and teacher attentiveness.
- Address
- 121 Belmont Road, Laconia, NH
- Phone
- (603) 528-5334
Parents consistently praise Lakes Region Child Care Services for its caring and genuine staff who are respectful, hardworking, and attentive to children's needs. The facility is described as safe and clean with great classes and programs. All reviewers expressed high satisfaction with their experiences.
- Address
- Elm Street Elementary School, Laconia, NH
- Phone
- (603) 455-6630
Reviews praise Prescott Farm as an excellent community resource featuring nature trails, outdoor play areas, and educational programs. Visitors highlight the welcoming staff, beautiful woodland facilities, and engaging activities like maple sugaring and mushroom foraging. The facility offers free admission and parking with no negative feedback reported.
- Address
- 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH
- Phone
- (603) 366-5695
Parents consistently praise Lakes Region Child Care Services for its organized, calm environment with trained and caring staff. Children are reported to be well-cared-for, happy, and thriving. One reviewer noted a parking lot issue unrelated to childcare quality.
- Address
- 22 Strafford Street, Unit 4, Laconia, NH
- Phone
- (603) 524-1235
Open Door Preschool has mixed reviews. Satisfied parents praised loving, engaged staff, frequent communication via app, cleanliness, and individual attention to children. However, the facility received complaints about unprofessional service, unresponsiveness, long wait times for pickup/dropoff, billing issues, and hygiene concerns.
- Address
- 645 Union Avenue, Laconia, NH
- Phone
- (603) 524-2004
Lakes Region Child Care Services receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied families highlighting caring staff, safe environment, activities, and meal provision. However, some parents report concerns about staff changes, injury response protocols, and supervision levels.
- Address
- 350 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH
- Phone
- (603) 455-6631
The Boys & Girls Club of Lakes Region in Laconia receives mixed reviews with significant variability in experiences. Positive reviews praise friendly staff, secure operations, activities, and provided meals, while negative reviews cite safety concerns, inadequate injury reporting, staff changes, and insufficient supervision.
- Address
- 876 North Main Street, Laconia, NH
- Phone
- (603) 528-0197
- Address
- 22 Strafford St., Laconia, NH
- Phone
- (603) 393-8132
- Address
- 89 Valley Street, Laconia, NH
- Phone
- (603) 528-8557
- Address
- 225 Winter Street, Laconia, NH
- Phone
- (603) 455-6632
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Frequently asked questions
- Licensing status with New Hampshire's regulatory agency
- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in New Hampshire)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
- Location and hours that fit your schedule
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 3 facilities