How do I choose the right daycare in Keene?

When choosing a daycare in Keene, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: 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 in Keene, New Hampshire (12 Results)

Q: What types of daycare are available in Keene?

Keene offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 12 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in New Hampshire?

Daycare costs in New Hampshire typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Keene for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Keene

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.

Keene Day Care Center

4.37 score

4.6(8)

86 Wood Street, Keene, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

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

Southwestern Community Services - Keene Head Start

4.24 score

4.3(20)

64 Dunbar Street, Keene, NH · Headstart Programs · Capacity: -999 children

Southwestern Community Services - Keene Head Start is highly praised for its comprehensive support services including childcare, WIC, job training, housing assistance, and fuel/electrical help. Parents consistently commend the friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring staff who go above and beyond to assist families. The organization serves low-income families with respect and understanding of their real-world challenges.

Friendly and helpful staffcomprehensive

Keene State College Child Development Center

4.16 score

4.2(20)

229 Main Street, Keene, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

These reviews do not appear to be for a daycare center, but rather for an athletic/sports facility at Keene State College. The reviews praise the facility's cleanliness, modern amenities, and multiple sports courts, though they lack substantive information about actual childcare services.

Clean facilitywell-maintainedmultiple courtsmodern building

Keene Family Ymca - Jd Site

4.08 score

4.1(20)

227 Maple Avenue, Keene, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Reviews praise the Keene Family YMCA for its excellent facilities, cleanliness, and friendly staff. Parents appreciate the wide variety of programs and activities available for all ages, including pools, gymnastics, rock climbing, and fitness classes. The facility is described as one of the best YMCAs in the state.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffexcellent amenities (poolsrock wall

Keene Family Ymca Children'S Learning Center

4.08 score

4.1(20)

200 Summit Road, Keene, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Reviews praise the Keene Family YMCA's excellent facilities, cleanliness, and friendly staff. Parents appreciate the wide range of programs and activities available for all ages, including gymnastics, pools, rock climbing, and fitness classes. The facility is described as one of the best YMCAs in the state with professional and welcoming staff members.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffexcellent gym equipmentvaried programming for all ages

Keene Family Ymca Maple Avenue Learning Center

4.08 score

4.1(20)

105 Maple Avenue, Keene, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

NOTE: Reviews provided are for the YMCA facility, not specifically for the daycare/learning center program. Reviewers praise the overall YMCA facility as clean, well-maintained, and offering excellent amenities and staff. However, these reviews do not contain information about the daycare or learning center services specifically.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffexcellent amenities (poolrock climbing wall

Footsteps Day Care And Learning Center

3.95 score

3.9(5)

407 Winchester Street, Keene, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Footsteps Day Care and Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with particular praise for accepting children with behavioral needs and creating nurturing, collaborative environments. The center is noted for affordability and inclusive practices. However, one review raises serious concerns about sick leave policies and regulatory compliance.

accepts children with behavioral needsnurturing carecollaborative staffattentive and caring

Child Daycare & Preschools in Keene, New Hampshire

There are 12 child daycare & preschools in Keene, New Hampshire, making up 92% of the 13 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Keene, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 12 child daycare & preschools daycares in Keene, New Hampshire, out of 13 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Keene, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:

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

Keene offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 12 facilities
Headstart Programs — 1 facilities

Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Daycare costs in New Hampshire typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Keene for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Keene must be licensed by New Hampshire's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.

12 Child Daycare & Preschools in Keene, New Hampshire

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Keene

Top Rated

Keene Day Care Center

Sophia'S Hearth Family Center

Montessori Schoolhouse Of Cheshire County

Keene State College Child Development Center

Keene Family Ymca - Jd Site

Keene Family Ymca Children'S Learning Center

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Daycare types in Keene