Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Keene, NH
Compare 12 child daycare & preschools in Keene. Average rating: 4.29/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Keene, New Hampshire at a glance
- Programs
- 12
- Avg rating
- 4.29/5
- Parent reviews
- 121
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 3
Keene has 12 licensed child daycare & preschools with 121 parent reviews averaging 4.29/5.The largest concentration is in 03431 with 12 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
- 1Keene Day Care Center4.37 score4.6(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 - 2Southwestern Community Services - Keene Head Start4.24 score4.3(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 - 3Keene State College Child Development Center4.16 score4.2(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 - 4Keene Family Ymca - Jd Site4.08 score4.1(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 - 5Keene Family Ymca Children'S Learning Center4.08 score4.1(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 - 6Keene Family Ymca Maple Avenue Learning Center4.08 score4.1(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 - 7Footsteps Day Care And Learning Center3.95 score3.9(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
Rating Distribution
Based on 11 daycares with Google ratings in Keene
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 121 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Keene, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Keene zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03431 | 12 | 4.3 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Keene (– children)
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up to 30 children
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76–150 children
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Keene based on parent reviews
Keene Day Care Center
86 Wood Street, Keene, NH
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.
Sophia'S Hearth Family Center
700 Court Street, Keene, NH
One parent describes the staff as very kind during their inquiry, expressing a desire to enroll despite being unable to do so due to the child's age.
Montessori Schoolhouse Of Cheshire County
28 Hurricane Road, Keene, NH
One family highlights the school's exceptional staff and beautiful campus as key benefits, noting that their children were well-prepared for first grade. The flexible hours are praised for supporting working families, while extensive outdoor learning opportunities are valued by the reviewers.
Keene State College Child Development Center
229 Main Street, Keene, NH
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.
Keene Family Ymca - Jd Site
227 Maple Avenue, Keene, NH
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.
Keene Family Ymca Children'S Learning Center
200 Summit Road, Keene, NH
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.
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Daycare types in Keene
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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Keene have an average rating of 4.29 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities, with 27% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.3 stars. Our analysis covers 121 parent reviews.
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.
All Child Daycare & Preschools in Keene
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One parent describes the staff as very kind during their inquiry, expressing a desire to enroll despite being unable to do so due to the child's age.
- Address
- 700 Court Street, Keene, NH
- Phone
- (603) 357-3755
One family highlights the school's exceptional staff and beautiful campus as key benefits, noting that their children were well-prepared for first grade. The flexible hours are praised for supporting working families, while extensive outdoor learning opportunities are valued by the reviewers.
- Address
- 28 Hurricane Road, Keene, NH
- Phone
- (603) 352-3301
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.
- Address
- 86 Wood Street, Keene, NH
- Phone
- (603) 352-2129
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.
- Address
- 229 Main Street, Keene, NH
- Phone
- (603) 358-2232
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.
- Address
- 227 Maple Avenue, Keene, NH
- Phone
- (603) 352-6002
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.
- Address
- 200 Summit Road, Keene, NH
- Phone
- (603) 352-6002
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.
- Address
- 105 Maple Avenue, Keene, NH
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
One parent describes the staff as going above and beyond, while a separate reviewer reports significant difficulties contacting the center, noting that phones go unanswered and social media messages receive no response.
- Address
- 69 Washington Street, Keene, NH
- Phone
- (603) 354-3977
One parent highlights the staff's dedication and the organization's positive community impact, while another reports severe safety failures, specifically a violation of nut-free allergy policies that nearly endangered their child.
- Address
- 147 Washington Street, Keene, NH
- Phone
- (603) 357-1395
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.
- Address
- 407 Winchester Street, Keene, NH
- Phone
- (603) 357-1475
- Address
- 548 Court Street, Keene, NH
- Phone
- (603) 354-5434
- Address
- 125 Railroad Street, Keene, NH
- Phone
- (603) 352-4052
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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
- Location and hours that fit your schedule
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 12 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 1 facilities