Best Daycare Centers in Merrimack, NH
Compare 14 daycare centers in Merrimack. Average rating: 4.66/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Merrimack, New Hampshire at a glance
- Daycares
- 14
- Avg rating
- 4.66/5
- Parent reviews
- 168
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 7
Merrimack has 14 licensed daycares with 168 parent reviews averaging 4.66/5.7 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 70% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 03054 zip code, averaging 4.66 stars across 14 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Merrimack
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.
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26 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Parents praise the Nashua Adult Learning Center for excellent childcare and educational programs. The facility offers comprehensive services including daycare for infants and young children with enrichment activities, plus adult education courses ranging from GED preparation to business software training. Staff are noted as caring, understanding, and knowledgeable with flexible scheduling and competitive pricing.
Caring and understanding staffspacious and neat facilitiesmusic classes and enrichment activities for childrenformula and baby food included - 2Nashua Adult Learning Center - Mt. Pleasant Reeds Ferry School4.6 score4.8(15)
15 Lyons Road, Merrimack, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Parents praise the Nashua Adult Learning Center for excellent instruction and care across multiple programs. The facility offers quality childcare for infants and young children with included meals and activities, along with well-regarded adult education courses in GED preparation, computer skills, and accounting. Staff are described as understanding, flexible, and welcoming.
Spacious and neat facilityquality instructionflexible schedulingincluded formula and baby food - 3
134 Camp Sargent Road, Merrimack, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Parents praise the Nashua Adult Learning Center for its dual offerings of quality childcare and adult education programs. The daycare receives high marks for attentive staff, engaging activities, inclusive amenities, and flexible scheduling, while the adult programs are noted for knowledgeable instructors, affordable pricing, and self-paced learning options.
Caring and attentive staffengaging activities (musicpaintingsand tables - 4Nashua Adult Learning Center - Mt. Pleasant4.6 score4.8(15)
7 School Street, Merrimack, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Parents praise the Nashua Adult Learning Center for its welcoming staff, spacious facilities, and comprehensive programs. The daycare offers inclusive amenities like music classes, painting, sand tables, and outdoor activities, with all formula and baby food provided. The center maintains flexible scheduling with no holiday closures and typically operates with a waitlist due to high demand.
Caring and attentive staffspacious and neat facilityinclusive meals and suppliesenrichment activities (music - 5Apple Blossoms Child Care4.32 score4.4(20)
628 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Apple Blossoms Child Care receives uniformly positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, strong communication, emphasis on outdoor play and academics, and the director Laura's flexibility and responsiveness to family needs.
caring and knowledgeable teachers with job longevitystrong parent-teacher communicationemphasis on outdoor play and explorationacademic advancement - 6Lisa'S Tippy Toes4 score4(20)
33 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Lisa's Tippy Toes (also referred to as Nature's Way of Learning) for exceptional, loving care and strong staff-child relationships. Families highlight excellent communication, outdoor activities with farm animals, developmental progress, and the director's genuine compassion and flexibility. All reviews are 5-star ratings with parents describing it as a 'hidden gem' and highly recommending the center.
Caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsexcellent communication and photo updatesoutdoor play and farm animals - 7Tollhouse Preschool4 score4(5)
322 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Tollhouse Preschool receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents who highlight caring staff, good teacher-to-student ratios, effective learning curriculum, and smooth transitions for children. However, a small number of parents report serious concerns about cleanliness, staff responsiveness, communication, and handling of children.
Caring and compassionate staffgood teacher-to-student ratioseffective curriculum (lettersnumbers
Rating Distribution
Based on 10 daycares with Google ratings in Merrimack
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 168 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Merrimack, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Merrimack zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03054 | 14 | 4.66 | 7 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Merrimack (– children)
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Merrimack based on parent reviews
Nashua Adult Learning Center - Mt. Pleasant James Mastricola Upper School
26 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack, NH
Parents praise the Nashua Adult Learning Center for excellent childcare and educational programs. The facility offers comprehensive services including daycare for infants and young children with enrichment activities, plus adult education courses ranging from GED preparation to business software training. Staff are noted as caring, understanding, and knowledgeable with flexible scheduling and competitive pricing.
Nashua Adult Learning Center - Mt. Pleasant Reeds Ferry School
15 Lyons Road, Merrimack, NH
Parents praise the Nashua Adult Learning Center for excellent instruction and care across multiple programs. The facility offers quality childcare for infants and young children with included meals and activities, along with well-regarded adult education courses in GED preparation, computer skills, and accounting. Staff are described as understanding, flexible, and welcoming.
Nashua Adult Learning Center - Mt. Pleasant Thornton Ferry School
134 Camp Sargent Road, Merrimack, NH
Parents praise the Nashua Adult Learning Center for its dual offerings of quality childcare and adult education programs. The daycare receives high marks for attentive staff, engaging activities, inclusive amenities, and flexible scheduling, while the adult programs are noted for knowledgeable instructors, affordable pricing, and self-paced learning options.
Nashua Adult Learning Center - Mt. Pleasant
7 School Street, Merrimack, NH
Parents praise the Nashua Adult Learning Center for its welcoming staff, spacious facilities, and comprehensive programs. The daycare offers inclusive amenities like music classes, painting, sand tables, and outdoor activities, with all formula and baby food provided. The center maintains flexible scheduling with no holiday closures and typically operates with a waitlist due to high demand.
Apple Blossoms Child Care
628 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH
Apple Blossoms Child Care receives uniformly positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, strong communication, emphasis on outdoor play and academics, and the director Laura's flexibility and responsiveness to family needs.
The Children'S Greenhouse
401 Daniel Webster Highway, Suite 4, Merrimack, NH
One parent describes a highly positive experience at The Children's Greenhouse, highlighting the staff's kindness and genuine care for children. The reviewer notes that the facility is clean and well-maintained, and praises the significant learning progress observed in their daughter.
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Daycare Centers in Merrimack, New Hampshire
There are 14 daycare centers in Merrimack, 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 Merrimack have an average rating of 4.66 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities, with 70% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 168 parent reviews. Parents in Merrimack most frequently praise daycares for flexible scheduling, caring and attentive staff, and painting.
When choosing a daycare in Merrimack, 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 describes a highly positive experience at The Children's Greenhouse, highlighting the staff's kindness and genuine care for children. The reviewer notes that the facility is clean and well-maintained, and praises the significant learning progress observed in their daughter.
- Address
- 401 Daniel Webster Highway, Suite 4, Merrimack, NH
- Phone
- (603) 377-6136
One parent highlights exceptional care at this center, noting that staff treated their children with deep affection and celebrated every milestone. The review emphasizes the center's role as a supportive 'village' for the family, particularly during the pandemic, though the family had to relocate due to external circumstances.
- Address
- 325 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH
- Phone
- (603) 261-3043
A single reviewer notes that the center has updated security measures, including a protocol where parents wait outside their vehicles to ensure they pick up the correct child. The facility also features a fenced-in playground.
- Address
- 10 Depot Street, Merrimack, NH
- Phone
- (603) 424-3535
Parents praise the Nashua Adult Learning Center for excellent childcare and educational programs. The facility offers comprehensive services including daycare for infants and young children with enrichment activities, plus adult education courses ranging from GED preparation to business software training. Staff are noted as caring, understanding, and knowledgeable with flexible scheduling and competitive pricing.
- Address
- 26 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack, NH
- Phone
- (603) 882-9080
Parents praise the Nashua Adult Learning Center for excellent instruction and care across multiple programs. The facility offers quality childcare for infants and young children with included meals and activities, along with well-regarded adult education courses in GED preparation, computer skills, and accounting. Staff are described as understanding, flexible, and welcoming.
- Address
- 15 Lyons Road, Merrimack, NH
- Phone
- (603) 882-9080 EXT 317
Parents praise the Nashua Adult Learning Center for its dual offerings of quality childcare and adult education programs. The daycare receives high marks for attentive staff, engaging activities, inclusive amenities, and flexible scheduling, while the adult programs are noted for knowledgeable instructors, affordable pricing, and self-paced learning options.
- Address
- 134 Camp Sargent Road, Merrimack, NH
- Phone
- (603) 882-9080 EXT 319
Parents praise the Nashua Adult Learning Center for its welcoming staff, spacious facilities, and comprehensive programs. The daycare offers inclusive amenities like music classes, painting, sand tables, and outdoor activities, with all formula and baby food provided. The center maintains flexible scheduling with no holiday closures and typically operates with a waitlist due to high demand.
- Address
- 7 School Street, Merrimack, NH
- Phone
- (603) 882-9080 EXT 313
Apple Blossoms Child Care receives uniformly positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, strong communication, emphasis on outdoor play and academics, and the director Laura's flexibility and responsiveness to family needs.
- Address
- 628 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH
- Phone
- (603) 424-6000
Parents consistently praise Lisa's Tippy Toes (also referred to as Nature's Way of Learning) for exceptional, loving care and strong staff-child relationships. Families highlight excellent communication, outdoor activities with farm animals, developmental progress, and the director's genuine compassion and flexibility. All reviews are 5-star ratings with parents describing it as a 'hidden gem' and highly recommending the center.
- Address
- 33 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack, NH
- Phone
- (603) 423-0267
Tollhouse Preschool receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents who highlight caring staff, good teacher-to-student ratios, effective learning curriculum, and smooth transitions for children. However, a small number of parents report serious concerns about cleanliness, staff responsiveness, communication, and handling of children.
- Address
- 322 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH
- Phone
- (603) 429-0337
- Address
- 416 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH
- Phone
- (603) 429-2003
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Merrimack for its caring, dedicated staff and warm learning environment. Children show significant developmental progress and enthusiasm for attending. The center is noted for responsive communication, creative activities, and individualized attention across all age groups.
- Address
- 4 Continental Boulevard, Merrimack, NH
- Phone
- (603) 423-9779
Little Sprouts Merrimack receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the nurturing staff, quality education, safe environment, and strong communication with families. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and excited to attend daily.
- Address
- 706 Milford Road, Merrimack, NH
- Phone
- (603) 546-7554
The Merrimack YMCA Child Care receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff friendliness, cleanliness, and facility quality. One negative review criticized staff qualifications, COVID protocol adherence, and staff appearance, contrasting sharply with the majority of five-star ratings.
- Address
- 6 Henry Clay Drive, Merrimack, NH
- Phone
- (603) 881-7778
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- 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
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