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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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The Grapevine'S Before & After School Clubs (Basc)
Before or After School Daycare
4.8
Address
10 School Street, Antrim, NH
Phone
(603) 588-2620
Tokyo Joe'S Studios Of Self Defense Of Hooksett
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Tokyo Joe's Studios of Self Defense is a martial arts facility (not a traditional daycare) offering karate, BJJ, kickboxing and MMA training. Parents consistently praise the passionate instruction, welcoming community atmosphere, and positive impact on their children's confidence and physical development. The facility is led by Ed Carr, who is noted for his 20+ years of dedicated teaching and creating a culture of excellence.

Passionate and dedicated instructorswelcoming and supportive atmospherequality instruction in multiple martial arts disciplines
Address
1338 Hooksett Road, Hooksett, NH
Phone
(603) 641-3444
Small Connections
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
149 Pleasant Street, Conway, NH
Phone
(603) 447-3290
The Growing Years
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
130 Harvell Street, Manchester, NH
Phone
(603) 622-7072
Child Development Center At White Mountains Community College
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
2020 Riverside Dr., Berlin, NH
Phone
(603) 342-3011
Our Redeemer Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
200 Ashby Road, New Ipswich, NH
Phone
(603) 878-1837
Little Sprouts
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Little Sprouts Nashua receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents commend the caring and dedicated staff, excellent daily communication, clean facility, engaging curriculum, and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially.

Caring and dedicated teachersexcellent parent communication with daily photos and notesclean facility
Address
1 Tara Boulevard, Nashua, NH
Phone
(603) 809-4220
Nottingham Community Child Care
Church Daycare
4.7

Nottingham Community Child Care is a religious facility in a historic building that parents consistently praise for its welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff. Parents highlight the facility's beautiful setting and note that staff members are good with children and create a warm community environment.

Beautiful historic buildingwarm and welcoming communityfriendly staff
Address
106 Church Street, Nottingham, NH
Phone
(603) 923-1515
One Step Ahead Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

One Step Ahead Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents for its educational quality, caring staff, and clean facilities. Director Ms. Marlene is frequently cited as dedicated and visionary, with multiple parents noting their children's academic and social development. Parents describe the environment as family-like and appreciate the Christian foundation and performance arts programs.

Experienced and caring staffacademic developmentsocial-emotional growth
Address
402 Old Claremont Road, Charlestown, NH
Phone
(603) 826-4180
The Learning Tree
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The Learning Tree receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as an exceptional daycare facility with caring, professional staff and strong communication. Parents highlight the clean facility, play-based curriculum, outdoor learning opportunities, and individualized attention to child development. Children are reported to be happy, safe, and thriving academically and socially.

Caring and professional staffStrong parent-teacher communicationClean and well-organized facility
Address
9 Gauthier Drive, Epsom, NH
Phone
(603) 736-0037
Girls Incorporated Of New Hampshire - Manchester Division
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

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 provided
Address
340 Varney Street, Manchester, NH
Phone
(603) 623-1117
Little Scholars Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Little Scholars Daycare in Salem receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight caring, professional staff who treat children as individuals, provide engaging learning activities, and create a family-like environment. Children are reported to be excited and eager to attend.

Individualized attention and ability-based groupingengaging educational activities and projectscaring and professional staff
Address
1 Sand Hill Road, Salem, NH
Phone
(603) 893-0898
Little Sprouts
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Little Sprouts Stratham receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across all age groups. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff, strong communication from leadership, clean facilities, and engaging curriculum that keeps children happy and learning. Multiple families have enrolled siblings and continued enrollment for years, reflecting high satisfaction.

Caring and patient teachersstrong parent-teacher communicationclean well-maintained facility
Address
1 Portsmouth Avenue, Stratham, NH
Phone
(603) 581-4398
Franklin Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.6
Address
121 Belmont Road, Laconia, NH
Phone
(603) 528-5334
Places You'Ll Grow Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Places You'll Grow receives mostly positive reviews praising caring, compassionate staff and individualized attention to children's wellbeing. However, one parent reported significant concerns including unexplained marks and scratches on their child, lack of security cameras, and staff dismissal of medical recommendations regarding feeding schedules.

Caring and compassionate staffindividualized carestrong parent-staff relationships
Address
167 Londonderry Turnpike, Hooksett, NH
Phone
(603) 785-5654
Slavin'S Haven
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

These reviews do not pertain to a daycare center. The reviews are for an antique furniture and home decor store called Slavin's Haven, not a childcare facility. No parent reviews of daycare services are available.

None - reviews are for a retail antique storenot daycare services
Address
31 River Road, Sunapee, NH
Phone
(603) 763-2435
White Birch Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

White Birch Community Center receives consistently high praise from parents for quality childcare and early education. Parents highlight caring, knowledgeable staff, supportive environment, and successful transitions for children. The center is also recognized as an important community resource offering diverse programs and activities.

Kind and knowledgeable teachersinformative and supportive staffstructured yet friendly environment
Address
51 Hall Avenue, Henniker, NH
Phone
(603) 428-7860
Keene Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Keene Day Care Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff friendliness and individualized attention to children and families. However, some parents have raised concerns about supervision, facility conditions, and classroom management practices.

Staff is friendly and caringindividualized attention to each child and familychildren enjoy attending
Address
86 Wood Street, Keene, NH
Phone
(603) 352-2129
City Of Franklin-Parks & Recreation
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

City of Franklin Parks & Recreation receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its before/after-school care, summer camp, and recreational programs. Parents praise the staff, activities, and value provided to families. One negative review offers minimal detail.

Friendly and amazing staffdiverse activities and sports programsbefore/after-school care with transportation options
Address
12 Rowell Drive, Franklin, NH
Phone
(603) 934-2118
Educare Daycare And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Educare Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and engaged staff, clean facilities, inclusive environment, and well-rounded curriculum combining academics with social-emotional development. One parent reported serious concerns about infant care practices including infrequent diaper changes and formula substitution. Most reviews highlight strong teacher-parent communication, engaging activities, and children's happiness at the center.

Caring and compassionate staffclean and well-organized facilityinclusive and welcoming environment
Address
379 Goffstown Back Rd, Goffstown, NH
Phone
(603) 627-3392
Kids By The Common
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Kids by the Common receives nearly universal praise from parents who highlight the warm, attentive staff, engaging activities, and strong communication through daily updates. Parents report their children are happy, thriving, and excited to attend. One negative review mentions inconsistent policies regarding notice periods and concerns about end-of-care conduct.

Warm and nurturing staffattentive teachersengaging and developmentally appropriate activities
Address
126 Pillsbury Road, Londonderry, NH
Phone
(603) 434-2113
Kindertree Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
162 Manchester Street, Manchester, NH
Phone
(603) 623-7599
Manchester Head Start West
Headstart Programs
4.6

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 events
Address
435 South Main Street, Manchester, NH
Phone
(603) 666-5982 EXT 23
Nottingham Community Child Care After School Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
128 Stage Road, Nottingham, NH
Phone
(603) 923-1515
Nurture And Nature Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Nurture and Nature Children's Center receives unanimous praise from parents across all 10 reviews, with a 5/5 average rating. Parents consistently highlight the caring, attentive staff, nature-based curriculum with extensive outdoor time, and warm family-like community environment. Families report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving developmentally at the center.

Caring and nurturing staffwarm family-like environmentnature-based curriculum
Address
171 Exeter Road, Newfields, NH
Phone
(603) 772-3811
Greater Derry Extended Day Program
Before or After School Daycare
4.6

Parents overwhelmingly praise the Greater Derry Extended Day Program for its caring staff, affordable pricing, and positive impact on children's social development and confidence. The program is described as a safe, well-run facility that teaches valuable life skills and helps children build lasting friendships. One parent raised concerns about staff oversight of age-appropriate relationships between boys and girls.

Affordable pricingcaring and attentive staffsafe environment
Address
21 Eastgate Road, Derry, NH
Phone
(603) 818-1008
Greater Derry Extended Day Program
Before or After School Daycare
4.6

Greater Derry Extended Day Program receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's care, affordability, and positive impact on children's social development and well-being. The program is described as a safe, well-run facility that teaches valuable life skills and helps children thrive. One parent raised a concern about age-appropriate relationship boundaries.

Caring and supportive staffaffordable pricingsafe environment
Address
6 Grinnell Road, Derry, NH
Phone
(603) 818-1008
Lakes Region Child Care Services
Before or After School Daycare
4.6

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 facility
Address
Elm Street Elementary School, Laconia, NH
Phone
(603) 455-6630
Lakes Region Child Care Services
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Lakes Region Child Care Services for its genuinely caring and hardworking staff who are respectful, honest, and helpful. Children are reported to enjoy the classes and feel safe in the facility. The center is noted for its positive community atmosphere and support.

Caring and genuine staffclean facilitysafe environment
Address
26 Best Street, Belmont, NH
Phone
(603) 524-1235
Vaughan Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Vaughan Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising the welcoming and caring staff, child development activities, and overall atmosphere. One negative review mentions concerns about food quality. Many reviews appear to reference the facility's food pantry and volunteer services alongside daycare operations.

Welcoming and cordial staffdedicated directorwell-designed toddler room with developmental activities
Address
2503 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, NH
Phone
(603) 356-5213

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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.