45 Daycare Centers in Manchester, New Hampshire
Browse all 45 daycare centers in Manchester, New Hampshire. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Manchester
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.
- 1Manchester Child Development Center4.51 score4.8(9)
2020 Goff Falls Road, Manchester, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Manchester Child Development Center for its nurturing, home-like environment and dedicated staff who foster children's academic, social, and emotional growth. The center offers enriching activities, learning programs, and a welcoming atmosphere where children are excited to attend. One parent noted the owner can be dismissive, though this was an isolated concern.
Caring and passionate staffhome-like feelchild-centered approachacademic advancement - 2Girls Incorporated Of New Hampshire - Manchester Division4.43 score4.7(8)
340 Varney Street, Manchester, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Girls Incorporated of New Hampshire's Manchester Division as an excellent after-school program. Reviews highlight engaging activities, supportive staff, and a welcoming environment that helps girls develop social skills and confidence. The facility recently underwent outdoor improvements and provides meals for children.
Engaging activities and learning opportunitiesnice and professional staffmeals providedupdated outdoor area - 3Manchester Head Start West4.39 score4.6(9)
435 South Main Street, Manchester, NH · Headstart Programs · Capacity: -999 children
Manchester Head Start West receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with staff praised for patience, kindness, and genuine care toward children. The center supports dual language learners and offers family engagement opportunities. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving a staff member who allegedly hit students, citing inadequate transparency and delayed action from administration.
Patient and kind staffsupports dual language learningfamily engagement eventscaring environment - 4Jewish Federation Preschool4.37 score4.5(14)
152 Prospect Street, Manchester, NH · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Jewish Federation Preschool (Temple Adath Yeshurun) in Manchester receives consistently positive feedback from families. Parents praise the warm, welcoming, and inclusive community atmosphere, along with Rabbi Beth's exceptional ability to connect with children and teach engagingly. The facility is noted for strong religious education programs, well-organized community events, and responsive leadership.
Warm and welcoming environmentRabbi Beth's teaching ability and connection with childreninclusive communityresponsive staff - 5Apple Blossoms Child Center4.32 score4.4(20)
1 Sundial Avenue, Suite 117, Manchester, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Apple Blossoms Child Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional teacher care and engagement, strong academic and social development in children, and flexible scheduling that accommodates working families. The center emphasizes outdoor play, communication with parents, and individualized attention to each child's needs.
Caring and experienced teachersstrong communication with p - 6St. Peter'S Home4.32 score4.4(19)
300 Kelley Street, Manchester, NH · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
St. Peter's Home Day Care in Manchester receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, highlighting the caring staff, clean facilities, excellent outdoor spaces, strong sense of community, and nurturing learning environment where children are happy and engaged.
Warm and caring staffclean and well-maintained facilitieslarge outdoor grounds and indoor play areasstrong sense of community - 7Little Rising Stars Child Care Center4.29 score4.4(14)
191 South Jewett Street, Manchester, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Little Rising Stars Child Care Center in Manchester, NH receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and personalized attention given to children. Parents highlight strong communication, healthy meals prepared on-site, secure facilities, and individualized care including accommodation of special needs like food allergies. The center's 20+ year track record and small class sizes contribute to a family-oriented atmosphere that parents feel supports their children's development.
Excellent staff professionalism and kindnessstrong communication with parentspersonalized daily reportsexperienced director (Jill) - 8Ymca Of Downtown Manchester Child Development Center4.16 score4.2(20)
30 Mechanic St, Manchester, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents praise the YMCA Downtown Manchester Child Development Center for its warm, welcoming staff and quality child care programs. The facility offers excellent amenities including a pool, multiple gyms, and well-organized sports and camp programs. Families appreciate the professional, friendly team and overall family-oriented environment.
Friendly and helpful staffquality child carewell-maintained facilitiesimpressive pool and swim instruction program - 9Ymca Of Downtown Manchester School'S Out Program @ Green Acres4.16 score4.2(20)
100 Aurore Street, Manchester, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Parents praise the YMCA's School's Out Program for its warm, welcoming staff and well-maintained facilities. The program offers quality childcare, sports programs, and a strong swim instruction program. Families appreciate the friendly atmosphere and professional team members.
Excellent and friendly staffquality childcarerobust swim instruction programwell-organized weight room and gym equipment - 10Ymca Of Downtown Manchester School'S Out Program @ Weston4.16 score4.2(20)
1066 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Parents praise the YMCA's School's Out Program for its warm, welcoming staff and well-maintained facilities. The facility offers quality childcare, sports programs, and a strong swim instruction program. Most reviewers highlight the friendly and helpful team as a major strength.
Friendly and professional staffquality childcare for toddlersrobust swim instruction programwell-organized equipment
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Highest rated daycares in Manchester based on parent reviews
Manchester Child Development Center
2020 Goff Falls Road, Manchester, NH
Parents consistently praise Manchester Child Development Center for its nurturing, home-like environment and dedicated staff who foster children's academic, social, and emotional growth. The center offers enriching activities, learning programs, and a welcoming atmosphere where children are excited to attend. One parent noted the owner can be dismissive, though this was an isolated concern.
Ste. Marie Child Care Center
133 Wayne Street, Manchester, NH
Girls Incorporated Of New Hampshire - Manchester Division
340 Varney Street, Manchester, NH
Parents consistently praise Girls Incorporated of New Hampshire's Manchester Division as an excellent after-school program. Reviews highlight engaging activities, supportive staff, and a welcoming environment that helps girls develop social skills and confidence. The facility recently underwent outdoor improvements and provides meals for children.
Manchester Head Start West
435 South Main Street, Manchester, NH
Manchester Head Start West receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with staff praised for patience, kindness, and genuine care toward children. The center supports dual language learners and offers family engagement opportunities. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving a staff member who allegedly hit students, citing inadequate transparency and delayed action from administration.
Noah'S Ark Child Care Center
491 East Industrial Park Drive, Manchester, NH
Jewish Federation Preschool
152 Prospect Street, Manchester, NH
Jewish Federation Preschool (Temple Adath Yeshurun) in Manchester receives consistently positive feedback from families. Parents praise the warm, welcoming, and inclusive community atmosphere, along with Rabbi Beth's exceptional ability to connect with children and teach engagingly. The facility is noted for strong religious education programs, well-organized community events, and responsive leadership.
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Daycare Centers in Manchester, New Hampshire
There are 45 daycare centers in Manchester, New Hampshire. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Manchester, 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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Above and Beyond Child Care receives mixed reviews. Several parents praise the staff's warmth, care, and support for their children's development, particularly highlighting individual teachers. However, other parents report serious concerns about management responsiveness, chemical safety violations, and dismissive communication when raising health or care concerns.
- Address
- 47 Depot Road, Manchester, NH
- Phone
- (603) 782-5689
Alpha-Bits Learning Center in Manchester receives polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the staff's warmth, professionalism, and educational quality, with parents reporting comfort leaving their children in their care. Negative reviews report discriminatory behavior toward bilingual families, unprofessional management, and the center asking families to withdraw children for normal toddler behavior due to alleged staffing limitations.
- Address
- 227 Londonderry Turnpike, Manchester, NH
- Phone
- (603) 624-6650
Colorful Apples Learning Center in Manchester receives consistently high praise from parents. Multiple families report their children thrived academically and emotionally under the care of dedicated, long-term teachers who treat students like family. Parents appreciate the individualized attention, clean facilities, strong communication, and developmentally appropriate curriculum.
- Address
- 91 Penacook Street, Manchester, NH
- Phone
- (603) 623-0678
Easter Seals NH Child Development & Family Resource Center in Manchester receives consistently positive reviews across multiple services including preschool/child care, dental care, and support programs. Parents praise the friendly and compassionate staff, clean facilities, flexible hours for working parents, and comprehensive services including free/affordable dental care accepting Medicaid.
- Address
- 555 Auburn Street, Manchester, NH
- Phone
- (603) 621-3524
Parents report significant developmental progress in children, with high praise for specific teachers like Ms. Tina, Ms. Krista, Ms. Chantel, Allison, and Stephanie. However, serious concerns include alleged injuries (broken/cracked teeth, unexplained bruises) with claims of non-disclosure by management, inconsistent staff quality, frequent closures, facility layout issues, and strict late pickup fees.
- Address
- 435 South Main Street, Manchester, NH
- Phone
- (603) 666-5982
- Address
- 130 South Jewett Street, Manchester, NH
- Phone
- (603) 625-5031
Parents praise the YMCA's Schools Out Program at Webster School for its warm, welcoming staff and well-maintained facilities. The facility offers quality childcare, swim instruction, sports programs, and gym amenities with consistently helpful and friendly personnel. One parent noted their toddler has made significant developmental progress in the program.
- Address
- 2519 Elm Street, Manchester, NH
- Phone
- (603) 232-8670
Parents praise the YMCA START Program for its warm, welcoming staff and well-maintained facilities. The childcare program receives high marks for child development and learning, though the facility offers broader YMCA amenities beyond just daycare. Overall satisfaction is very high across all reviews.
- Address
- 401 Wilson Street, Manchester, NH
- Phone
- (603) 305-5362
- Address
- 333 Beech Street, Beech Street School, Manchester, NH
- Phone
- (603) 625-1777
Alpha-Bits Learning Center has extremely polarized reviews. A small number of parents praise the caring staff, cleanliness, and child development, while the majority report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, poor hygiene, unresponsive management, physical safety issues, and overly rigid classroom practices.
- Address
- 333 Allard Drive, Manchester, NH
- Phone
- (603) 641-6642
- Address
- 2021 Goffs Falls Road, Manchester, NH
- Phone
- (603) 625-5031
- Address
- 130 South Jewett Street, Manchester, NH
- Phone
- (603) 232-8670
- Address
- 420 Island Pond Road, Manchester, NH
- Phone
- (603) 668-0510
The World of Discovery in Manchester receives unanimously positive reviews from parents across multiple years of enrollment. Parents consistently praise the caring, dedicated staff and directors who treat children like family, provide excellent developmental support, and maintain strong communication. The center is noted for its organized curriculum, clean facility, engaging activities, and reasonable pricing.
- Address
- 71 Mooresville Road, Manchester, NH
- Phone
- (603) 627-7577
- Address
- 470 Pine Street, Manchester, NH
- Phone
- (603) 627-5806
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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
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- Child Daycare & Preschools — 24 facilities
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- Church Daycare — 4 facilities
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