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645 Daycare Centers in New Hampshire

Browse 645 daycare centers across New Hampshire. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in New Hampshire

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in New Hampshire can make the decision-making process smoother.

New Hampshire has about 645 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in New Hampshire. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in New Hampshire

There are 645 daycares in New Hampshire: 36 headstart facilities, 128 before/after school centers, 23 religious facility daycares, and 458 childcare and preschool centers.

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Emmanuel Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

One parent highlights the center's long-term family-like atmosphere, noting that staff have cared for their children for seven years and effectively prepared them for kindergarten. Conversely, another family reports being turned away after only two days because their three-year-old was perceived as disruptive, with the child stating he was scared by the experience.

long-term staff relationshipskindergarten readinesscaring environment
Address
24 Eastern Avenue, Rochester, NH
Phone
(603) 332-5353
Children'S Center Of The Upper Valley
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Children's Center of the Upper Valley receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the clean facility, caring teachers, individualized attention, and strong parent communication. However, a minority of recent reviews report serious concerns including safety issues, inadequate staff response to incidents, understaffing, and poor classroom management.

Clean facilityup-to-date toysteachers bond with and teach children
Address
178 Mechanic Street, Lebanon, NH
Phone
(603) 448-1615
Cradle And Crayon Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

One parent highlights exceptional educational outcomes and attentive care, noting significant academic progress and strong social development. Conversely, another parent reports witnessing a distressing incident involving a toddler being hosed down while undressed, raising serious safety and dignity concerns.

academic advancementsocial skill developmentattentive staff
Address
72 Lyme Road, Hanover, NH
Phone
(603) 646-4242
Cradle And Crayon South
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

One parent highlights exceptional staff attention and academic preparation, noting significant developmental progress in reading and social skills. Conversely, another account describes a distressing incident involving a toddler being washed with a freezing hose while undressed.

highly attentive teachersstrong academic preparation including early reading and writing skillspositive social development and conflict resolution
Address
45 Lyme Road, Hanover, NH
Phone
(603) 381-3459
Ymca Of Greater Londonderry School'S Out Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Parents consistently praise the YMCA of Greater Londonderry's Early Learning Center and School's Out Program for its caring, professional staff, engaging curriculum, and excellent facilities including an outdoor pool. Multiple reviewers highlight successful transitions, outdoor play emphasis, regular photo/video updates, and strong preparation for kindergarten. All reviews are 5-star ratings reflecting high satisfaction.

Kind and caring staff (especially Miss Sarah
Address
206 Rockingham Road, Londonderry, NH
Phone
(603) 437-9622
Ymca Of Greater Londonderry School'S Out Program At South School
Before or After School Daycare
3.3

Parents consistently praise the YMCA of Greater Londonderry's School's Out Program for its caring, professional staff, engaging curriculum, and excellent facilities including an outdoor pool and nature playground. Multiple reviewers highlight positive transitions and child development, with staff members frequently mentioned by name for their kindness and communication with families. The program receives nearly universal 5-star ratings from parents who feel their children are

Address
88 South Road, Londonderry, NH
Phone
(603) 216-9009
Open Door Preschool And Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

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 facility
Address
645 Union Avenue, Laconia, NH
Phone
(603) 524-2004
Ymca Of Greater Londonderry @ Chester Academy
Before or After School Daycare
3.3

Parents consistently praise the YMCA of Greater Londonderry for its caring and knowledgeable staff, engaging curriculum that balances play with learning, and excellent facilities including an outdoor pool and nature playground. Multiple reviewers highlight positive staff-parent communication through photos and daily updates, and report their children thriving academically and socially. The center is frequently described as the best daycare option in the area.

Caring and professional staffoutdoor pool with swim lessonsnature playground
Address
22 Murphy Drive, Chester, NH
Phone
(603) 437-9622
Ymca Of Greater Londonderry School'S Out Program @ Matthew Thornton
Before or After School Daycare
3.3

Parents consistently praise the YMCA of Greater Londonderry's Early Learning Center and School's Out Program for its caring, professional staff, engaging curriculum, and excellent facilities including a pool. Children reportedly feel safe, enjoy learning through play, and develop strong social and academic skills. The program receives nearly universal 5-star ratings with parents appreciating staff communication and outdoor activities.

Caring and professional staffw
Address
275 Mammoth Road, Londonderry, NH
Phone
(603) 216-9203
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Note: The reviews provided are for Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, not an early learning center/daycare. Reviews consistently praise hospital staff for compassionate, attentive care across departments including maternity, surgery, emergency, and rehabilitation services.

Compassionate and respectful staffattentive patient careclear communication
Address
789 Central Avenue, Dover, NH
Phone
(603) 740-2630
Lakes Region Child Care Services
Before or After School Daycare
3.1

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 atmosphere
Address
350 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH
Phone
(603) 455-6631
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Central New Hamphsire - Lakes Region Unit
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

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 focus
Address
876 North Main Street, Laconia, NH
Phone
(603) 528-0197
The Children'S House
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent reports that the center provided misleading information during the tour and failed to manage their child's behavioral issues, including aggression and self-soothing habits. After scheduling a meeting to address these concerns, the family was notified that their child was dismissed without following the stated policy, particularly after a family death prevented attendance at the rescheduled appointment.

Initial week went well
Address
75 Bronson Street, Littleton, NH
Phone
(603) 444-6464
All About Kids Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent describes the staff as having excellent knowledge of children and teaching. The single review provided is highly positive, highlighting the quality of the team.

excellent staffreal knowledge of childrenreal knowledge of teaching
Address
68 Parsons Street, Colebrook, NH
Phone
(603) 237-1160
Kids World Academy Of New Hampshire
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
648 John Stark Highway, Newport, NH
Phone
(603) 372-6413
Little Einsteins Preschool Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent shared a positive personal experience, stating they enjoyed attending the center during their own childhood. This single review offers a nostalgic perspective on the preschool's past operations. No current operational details or complaints are provided in the available feedback.

nostalgic positive childhood experience
Address
199 Route 101, Amherst, NH
Phone
(603) 673-3022
Southern Nh Services - 11th Street Head Start
Headstart Programs
3
Address
24 Eleventh Street, Nashua, NH
Phone
(800) 882-6278
Brooks' Colebrook Country Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent highlights the preschool program's attentive teachers, hands-on learning, and clean environment, while another criticizes the school's unresponsiveness to prospective families, citing an 11-day delay in receiving basic information.

attentive teachersdaily updatespicture sharing
Address
21 Couture Street, Colebrook, NH
Phone
(603) 237-4350
Cinnamon Street Early Education And Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent highlights the staff's dedication, noting that their son feels safe and enjoys attending the center. The reviewer expresses high satisfaction with the care provided.

supportive staffchild enjoys attendingsense of safety
Address
3 Ice House Plaza, Newport, NH
Phone
(603) 863-4543
Step Ahead Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
79 Clinton Street, Concord, NH
Phone
(603) 228-4466
The Children'S House Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Feedback for The Children's House Montessori School is sharply divided, with one parent highlighting the institution as a high-quality, enriching environment staffed by dedicated educators, while another describes a negative experience marked by perceived staff incompetence and poor communication. These contrasting accounts suggest significant variability in the quality of care and teacher engagement reported by families.

Enriching and cozy environmentcreative and devoted staffexperienced and educated teachers
Address
80 Sagamore Road, Rye, NH
Phone
(603) 436-5074
Blue Skies & Rainbows Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Blue Skies & Rainbows has highly polarized reviews. Two parents praised the staff, particularly caregiver Tina, and reported positive long-term experiences. However, four parents reported serious concerns including neglect, unsafe facility conditions, inadequate supervision, and failure to follow medical dietary restrictions.

Friendly and caring staff member (Tina)cute facility appearancelong-term student retention and satisfaction
Address
65 Summer Street, Rochester, NH
Phone
(603) 332-9695
Monadnock Regional School District Aces 93 @ Emerson
Before or After School Daycare
2.5

This school-based program receives overwhelmingly negative feedback from parents and former students. Common complaints include poor teaching quality, widespread bullying, rude staff, lack of administrative responsiveness, and unsafe conditions. No positive aspects were mentioned in the reviews.

None mentioned
Address
27 Rhododendron Road, Fitzwilliam, NH
Phone
(603) 903-6976
Monadnock Regional School District - Aces 93 @ Mt. Caesar
Before or After School Daycare
2.5

This facility receives overwhelmingly negative feedback with a 1.5/5 average rating across 8 reviews. Parents report serious concerns about bullying, inadequate teacher engagement, poor academic instruction, disrespectful student behavior, and unresponsive administration. One review praised teachers, but the vast majority describe an unsafe and ineffective learning environment.

One reviewer mentioned teachers (context unclear due to review quality)
Address
585 Old Homestead Highway, Swanzey, NH
Phone
(603) 903-6976
Monadnock Regional School District - Aces 93 - Cutler
Before or After School Daycare
2.5

This school-based program receives overwhelmingly negative feedback from parents and former students. Common complaints include poor teaching quality, widespread bullying, disrespectful student behavior, inadequate staff response to discipline issues, and unresponsive administration.

None mentioned
Address
31 South Winchester Street, Swanzey, NH
Phone
(603) 357-2043
Canterbury Kids Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

One parent reports a serious safety incident where a toddler wandered off and was found a mile away in the woods, with staff unaware of the absence until pickup. In contrast, other parents highlight the small environment, nature-based learning, and personalized care provided by staff members like Adrienne.

small class sizenature-based learningindividualized attention
Address
6 Hackleboro Road, Canterbury, NH
Phone
(603) 783-4370
Sunrise Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.1

Sunrise Children's Center receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about administrative mishandling and staff conduct. While some parents praise the caring teachers and engaging programs, multiple parents reported serious issues including administrative errors, poor handling of children with sensory needs, and inappropriate physical contact by staff.

Caring and sweet teachersengaging projects and organized playchildren enjoy attending
Address
94 Route 101a, Amherst, NH
Phone
(603) 886-0110
Southern New Hampshire Services Greenville Headstart
Headstart Programs
2

Parent feedback presents conflicting experiences, with one praising the staff's caring nature while others report being repeatedly reported to authorities for minor injuries sustained during play. Although one reviewer highlights excellent teacher interactions, others express deep concern over the program's frequent calls to DCYF for routine childhood accidents.

caring staffexcellent teacherstreats children well
Address
16 Adams Street, Greenville, NH
Phone
(603) 878-4028
Southern New Hampshire Services - Hampton Head Start
Headstart Programs
2

One parent highlights the excellent teachers and caring staff, while others report serious concerns about frequent DCYF reports for minor injuries and alleged false abuse claims.

Excellent teacherscaring stafftreat children well
Address
53 Winnacunnet Road, Hampton, NH
Phone
(603) 601-2196
Kings Kids Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2

One parent has expressed dissatisfaction, rating the center 2 out of 5 stars and explicitly stating that they could not find any other options with actual reviews.

Address
955 Bridge Street, Pelham, NH
Phone
(603) 898-1675

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Frequently asked questions

There are 645 all daycares across New Hampshire. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in New Hampshire are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through New Hampshire's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in New Hampshire, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (New Hampshire sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in New Hampshire vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.