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21 Child Daycare & Preschools in Nashua, New Hampshire

Browse all 21 child daycare & preschools in Nashua, New Hampshire. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Nashua

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.

  1. 1
    Little Pilgrim School
    4.75 score
    5(15)

    4 Watson Street, Nashua, NH · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Little Pilgrim School receives universal 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children gain confidence, thrive academically, and look forward to attending daily. The school is noted for its play-based learning approach, strong communication, and welcoming community.

    Warm and dedicated staffsafe and loving environmentplay-based and table-time learningexcellent director communication
  2. 2
    Nashua Adult Learning Center - Mt. Pleasant Birch Hill School
    4.6 score
    4.8(15)

    17 Birch Hill Drive, Nashua, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents praise the Nashua Adult Learning Center for excellent instruction and welcoming staff across multiple programs including GED/HiSET, childcare, and professional development courses. The daycare program is highlighted for enrichment activities, included meals, flexible hours, and attentive staff care. All reviews are highly positive with consistent 5-star ratings.

    Knowledgeable and flexible instructorspersonalized learning supportopen and quiet learning environmentchildcare includes music lessons and outdoor activities
  3. 3
    Nashua Adult Learning Center - Mt. Pleasant Dr Norman Crisp School
    4.6 score
    4.8(15)

    50 Arlington Street, Nashua, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents praise the Nashua Adult Learning Center for its dual offerings in adult education and quality childcare for infants and young children. The daycare receives high marks for caring staff, engaging activities, and practical amenities like included formula and flexible scheduling. Adult learners appreciate experienced instructors, self-paced learning, and affordable courses in GED preparation, computer skills, and accounting.

    caring and understanding staffengag
  4. 4
    Nashua Adult Learning Center - Mt. Pleasant Sunset Heights School
    4.6 score
    4.8(15)

    15 Osgood Street, Nashua, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents praise the Nashua Adult Learning Center for its dual offerings in adult education and childcare. The daycare receives high marks for attentive staff, enriching activities (music, art, outdoor play), included meals, and flexible hours with no holiday closures. Adult learners commend knowledgeable instructors, self-paced programs, and affordable pricing across GED, computer, and accounting courses.

    Caring and understanding staffenriching activities (musicpaintingsand tables
  5. 5
    Nashua Adult Learning Center - Mt. Pleasant
    4.6 score
    4.8(15)

    37 Blanchard Street, Nashua, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents praise the Nashua Adult Learning Center for its excellent childcare program for infants and young children, featuring enrichment activities like music, painting, and outdoor time. Staff are described as caring and welcoming, with inclusive amenities such as provided formula and baby food, plus extended hours with no holiday closures. The facility is noted as spacious and well-organized, though there is typically a waitlist due to high demand.

    caring and attentive staffmusic and art enrichment activitiesoutdoor buggy ridesformula and baby food included
  6. 6
    Nashua Adult Learning Center - Mt. Pleasant
    4.6 score
    4.8(15)

    20 Whitford Road, Nashua, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    The Nashua Adult Learning Center - Mt. Pleasant is highly rated for both its daycare services for infants and young children and its adult education programs. Parents praise the caring staff, engaging activities for children, inclusive amenities like formula and food, and flexible scheduling with no holiday closures. The center also offers quality instruction in GED preparation, computer skills, and accounting courses.

    Caring and understanding staffengaging activities (musicpaintingsand tables
  7. 7
    Nashua Adult Learning Center - Mt. Pleasant
    4.6 score
    4.8(15)

    4 Lake Street, Nashua, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Nashua Adult Learning Center - Mt. Pleasant is a school-based facility in Nashua, NH that serves multiple populations including infants/toddlers in daycare and adults seeking education. Parents praise the daycare for its engaging activities, attentive staff, included meals, and flexible scheduling with no holiday closures. Adult learners commend the instructors' expertise, flexible pacing, and affordable pricing for programs ranging from GED preparation to business software training.

    Caring and attentive staffengaging activities (musicpaintingsand tables
  8. 8
    Nashua Adult Learning Center - Mt. Pleasant
    4.6 score
    4.8(15)

    48 Charlette Avenue, Nashua, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Nashua Adult Learning Center - Mt. Pleasant is highly praised by parents for its daycare services for infants and young children under 4. Parents highlight attentive staff, engaging activities (music, painting, outdoor time), included meals, and flexible hours with no holiday closures. The facility also offers adult education programs in GED prep, computer skills, and accounting.

    Caring and understanding staffengaging activities (music classespaintingsand tables
  9. 9
    Nashua Adult Learning Center - Mt. Pleasant
    4.6 score
    4.8(15)

    10 Manchester Street, Nashua, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Nashua Adult Learning Center is a school-based facility that serves multiple purposes: infant/toddler daycare and adult education programs. Parents praise the daycare for excellent staff care, engaging activities (music, painting, outdoor time), included meals, and flexible hours with no holiday closures. Adult learners commend the knowledgeable instructors, self-paced learning, and affordable courses in GED prep, computer skills, and accounting.

    caring and attentive staffengaging activities for childrenformula and food includedopen year-round with flexible hours
  10. 10
    Nashua Adult Learning Center - Mt. Pleasant
    4.6 score
    4.8(15)

    39 Shady Lane, Nashua, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents praise Nashua Adult Learning Center for its exceptional childcare and educational programs. For daycare, parents highlight excellent staff, diverse activities (music, painting, outdoor time), included meals, and flexible hours. The facility is described as spacious, clean, and welcoming with strong leadership.

    Caring and attentive staffincluded formula and baby foodopen year-round with no random holidays offdiverse enrichment activities

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Nashua based on parent reviews

Rivier College Early Childhood Center

5(7)

29 Clement Street, Nashua, NH

Rivier College Early Childhood Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, strong curriculum, cleanliness, organization, and excellent communication through daily photos and notes. The facility's indoor play area and leadership are frequently highlighted as standout features.

Caring and dedicated teachersstrong curriculum with weekly themesattentive individual child development

Little Sprouts

4.7(20)

1 Tara Boulevard, Nashua, NH

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

Chapel School

5(4)

3 Lutheran Drive, Nashua, NH

Ymca Of Greater Nashua Schools Out Program

4.5(20)

24 Stadium Drive, Nashua, NH

Parents praise the YMCA facility for its clean, modern amenities including pool, gym, indoor track, and diverse class offerings. The Kidstop childcare area receives particular recognition for quality care and creating a safe, welcoming environment. Overall, families appreciate the value and community atmosphere.

Clean and modern facilityaffordable pricingdiverse amenities (pool

Marguerite'S Place

4.5(14)

87 Palm Street, Nashua, NH

Marguerite's Place is a center-based daycare in Nashua, NH with consistently positive feedback about caring and friendly staff who support child development. However, one parent reported serious concerns about administrative handling of a custody situation, including a trespass order, refusal to release children, and sudden termination of enrollment without notice.

Warm and supportive staffchild development and growthcaring teachers

Girls Incorporated Of New Hampshire

4.4(20)

27 Burke Street, Nashua, NH

Girls Incorporated of New Hampshire in Nashua receives consistently positive feedback from parents and community members. The organization is praised for its supportive staff, diverse programming, and safe environment for girls. Parents highlight the friendly atmosphere, various activities, and commitment to helping girls reach their potential.

Caring and helpful staffaccommodating to children's needsfree clothing and shoes available

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Daycare types in Nashua

Child Daycare & Preschools 21Headstart Programs 3Church Daycare 2Before or After School Daycare 12

Child Daycare & Preschools in Nashua, New Hampshire

There are 21 child daycare & preschools in Nashua, New Hampshire, making up 55% of the 38 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 Nashua, 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 Nashua

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Rivier College Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Rivier College Early Childhood Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, strong curriculum, cleanliness, organization, and excellent communication through daily photos and notes. The facility's indoor play area and leadership are frequently highlighted as standout features.

Caring and dedicated teachersstrong curriculum with weekly themesattentive individual child development
Address
29 Clement Street, Nashua, NH
Phone
(603) 897-8240
Child Life Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
5 Norwood Street, Nashua, NH
Phone
(603) 521-8777
Chapel School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3 Lutheran Drive, Nashua, NH
Phone
(603) 882-6142
Kids Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
47 Grand Avenue, Nashua, NH
Phone
(603) 889-3825
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
Almost Angels Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
275 Broad Street, Nashua, NH
Phone
(603) 883-0970
Ymca Of Greater Nashua Schools Out Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents praise the YMCA facility for its clean, modern amenities including pool, gym, indoor track, and diverse class offerings. The Kidstop childcare area receives particular recognition for quality care and creating a safe, welcoming environment. Overall, families appreciate the value and community atmosphere.

Clean and modern facilityaffordable pricingdiverse amenities (pool
Address
24 Stadium Drive, Nashua, NH
Phone
(603) 882-2011
Marguerite'S Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Marguerite's Place is a center-based daycare in Nashua, NH with consistently positive feedback about caring and friendly staff who support child development. However, one parent reported serious concerns about administrative handling of a custody situation, including a trespass order, refusal to release children, and sudden termination of enrollment without notice.

Warm and supportive staffchild development and growthcaring teachers
Address
87 Palm Street, Nashua, NH
Phone
(603) 598-1582
The Launching Pad By Basic Beginnings
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

The Launching Pad receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, engaging curriculum, and strong communication. However, one parent raised serious concerns about security practices and staff conduct. Overall ratings are 5/5 from five reviewers and 1/5 from one reviewer.

Staff investment in childrenplay-based learning approachoutdoor playtime
Address
53 Northeastern Boulevard, Nashua, NH
Phone
(603) 880-6395
Granite Start Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Granite Start Early Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, compassionate director Joyce and dedicated teaching staff. Parents consistently highlight excellent academic learning experiences, pleasant daily interactions, and comfortable, well-maintained facilities including a wonderful playground. One negative review provides no substantive details.

caring and compassionate directorexcellent staff and teachersstrong academic curriculum
Address
4 Merrit Pkwy, Nashua, NH
Phone
(603) 880-3353
Girls Incorporated Of New Hampshire
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Girls Incorporated of New Hampshire in Nashua receives consistently positive feedback from parents and community members. The organization is praised for its supportive staff, diverse programming, and safe environment for girls. Parents highlight the friendly atmosphere, various activities, and commitment to helping girls reach their potential.

Caring and helpful staffaccommodating to children's needsfree clothing and shoes available
Address
27 Burke Street, Nashua, NH
Phone
(603) 882-6256
Humpty Dumpty Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Humpty Dumpty Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, safe environment, learning activities, and strong communication through their app. However, some parents report significant concerns including unreliability with frequent closures, inconsistent health screening practices, unprofessional staff conduct, and poor customer service.

Dedicated and warm staffsafe and secure facilityengaging outdoor space
Address
22 Lovewell Street, Nashua, NH
Phone
(603) 882-6075
Creative Years Child Development And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Creative Years receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, knowledgeable staff, engaging activities, and well-maintained facilities. Parents appreciate the convenient breakfast and lunch service, excellent communication through an app, and supportive approach to separation anxiety. The school is described as clean, happy, and safe with good staff-to-children ratios.

caring and knowledgeable staffengaging activitieseasy drop-off with breakfast
Address
30 Broad Street, Nashua, NH
Phone
(603) 880-7304
Minds In Motion
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Minds in Motion receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, strong communication, and family-like atmosphere. Parents highlight the attentive teachers, responsive director Samantha, engaging activities, and comprehensive meal services. Multiple families report their children have overcome separation anxiety and formed strong bonds with staff members.

Friendly and welcoming staffresponsive communication via ClassDojo and phone
Address
317-319 West Hollis Street, Nashua, NH
Phone
(603) 883-1036
Nashua Child Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
5 Saint Laurent Street, Nashua, NH
Phone
(603) 883-4356
Southern Nh Services Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
134 Allds Street, Nashua, NH
Phone
(603) 889-7812
World Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
138 Spit Brook Road, Nashua, NH
Phone
(603) 888-1982
The Goddard School
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise The Goddard School for exceptional staff care, cleanliness, and strong developmental outcomes for their children. The facility's curriculum, communication through the Tadpoles app, and well-maintained environment create a welcoming atmosphere where children thrive socially and academically. All reviewers express high satisfaction and recommend the school without reservation.

caring and compassionate staffchild developmental growthclean and well-maintained facility
Address
8 Townsend West, Nashua, NH
Phone
(603) 594-2800
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Nashua for exceptional staff who are caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child's development and wellbeing. The center is noted for creating welcoming, educational environments with strong family engagement and community events. Parents report feeling confident and at ease leaving their children in this nurturing setting.

Warm and friendly staffpersonalized attentioneducational curriculum
Address
3 Holiday Circle, Nashua, NH
Phone
(603) 897-1255
Ware To Grow
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8 Dixville Street, Nashua, NH
Phone
(603) 921-1146
Wise Owl Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
14 Kingston Drive, Nashua, NH
Phone
(603) 883-3016

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Frequently asked questions

There are 21 child daycare & preschools daycares in Nashua, New Hampshire, out of 38 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 Nashua, 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
Nashua offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 21 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 3 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 12 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 Nashua for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Nashua 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.