Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Rochester, NH
Compare 4 child daycare & preschools in Rochester. Average rating: 3.71/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Rochester, New Hampshire at a glance
- Programs
- 4
- Avg rating
- 3.71/5
- Parent reviews
- 99
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 1
Rochester has 4 licensed child daycare & preschools with 99 parent reviews averaging 3.71/5.The largest concentration is in 03867 with 11 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Rochester
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.
- 1Rochester Child Care Center Gonic School Up Program3.79 score3.7(11)
10 Railroad Avenue, Rochester, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Rochester Child Care Center receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviews praise the caring teachers, clean facility, affordability, and child development outcomes. Negative reviews cite staff rudeness, high teacher-to-student ratios, poor communication, inflexible policies, and serious concerns about physical restraint practices and behavior management.
Caring and professional teachersclean and safe facilityaffordable pricingparent-friendly p - 2Rochester Child Care Center-Maple Street School Up Program3.79 score3.7(11)
27 Maple Street, Rochester, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Rochester Child Care Center receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviews praise the teachers, clean facility, affordability, and child engagement, while negative reviews cite concerns about staff-child ratios, communication issues, customer service rudeness, and serious allegations of physical restraint without parental consent that resulted in state citations.
Caring and professional teachersclean and safe facilityaffordable pricingparent-fr - 3Rochester Child Care Center Nancy Loud School Up Program3.79 score3.7(11)
5 Cocheco Avenue, Rochester, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Rochester Child Care Center has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff, clean facility, affordability, and child development, while negative reviewers report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, staff rudeness, undisclosed physical restraint practices, and poor communication.
Caring and professional teachersclean and safe facilityaffordable pricingflexible parent policies - 4Rochester Child Care Center Mcclelland School Up Program3.79 score3.7(11)
59 Brock Street, Rochester, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Rochester Child Care Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied long-term families but serious concerns from others. Positive reviews highlight caring teachers, clean facilities, affordability, and family-friendly policies. However, multiple negative reviews cite safety concerns, staff rudeness, high student-teacher ratios, poor communication, and documented incidents of physical restraint without parental consent that resulted in state citations.
Caring and professional teachersclean and safe facilityaffordable pricingparent-friendly policies - 5Rochester Child Care Center3.79 score3.7(11)
95 Charles Street, Rochester, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Rochester Child Care Center receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviews praise caring teachers, clean facilities, affordability, and parent-friendly policies. Negative reviews cite staffing concerns, communication issues, high child-to-teacher ratios, and serious allegations including physical restraint of children without parental consent.
Caring and professional teachersclean and safe facilityaffordable pricingparent-friendly policies incl - 6Rochester Child Care Center Chamberlain School Up Program3.79 score3.7(11)
65 Chamberlain Street, Rochester, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Rochester Child Care Center receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviews praise caring teachers, clean facilities, affordability, and parent-friendly policies. Negative reviews cite staffing concerns, poor communication, high teacher-to-child ratios, inflexible policies, staff rudeness, and serious allegations of inappropriate physical restraint of children.
Caring and professional teachersclean and safe facilityaffordable pricingparent-frien - 7Rochester Child Care Center School Street School Up Program3.79 score3.7(11)
13 School Street, Rochester, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Rochester Child Care Center receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviews praise caring teachers, clean facilities, affordability, and parent-friendly policies. Negative reviews cite communication issues, high staff-to-child ratios, rudeness from office staff, and serious concerns about physical restraint practices and child safety.
Caring and professional teachersclean and safe facilityaffordable pricing compared to competitorsparent-friendly - 8Rochester Child Care Center Allen School Up Program3.79 score3.7(11)
23 Granite Street, Rochester, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Rochester Child Care Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise caring staff, clean facilities, affordability, and child development, but several report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, staff rudeness, inflexible policies, and undisclosed use of physical restraint that resulted in state citations.
Caring and professional teachersclean and safe facilityaffordable pricingparent-friendly policies - 9Blue Skies & Rainbows Early Learning Center3.35 score2.8(6)
65 Summer Street, Rochester, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
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
Rating Distribution
Based on 11 daycares with Google ratings in Rochester
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 99 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Rochester, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Rochester zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03867 | 11 | 3.71 | 1 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Rochester (– children)
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up to 30 children
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Medium
31–75 children
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Large
76–150 children
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Very Large
150+ children
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Rochester based on parent reviews
Jack And Jill School
56 Whitehall Road, Rochester, NH
One parent reports that their daughter enjoys attending the center. The available feedback highlights a positive experience without noting any specific concerns.
Rochester Child Care Center
95 Charles Street, Rochester, NH
Rochester Child Care Center receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviews praise caring teachers, clean facilities, affordability, and parent-friendly policies. Negative reviews cite staffing concerns, communication issues, high child-to-teacher ratios, and serious allegations including physical restraint of children without parental consent.
Emmanuel Child Care Center
24 Eastern Avenue, Rochester, NH
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.
Blue Skies & Rainbows Early Learning Center
65 Summer Street, Rochester, NH
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.
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Daycare types in Rochester
Child Daycare & Preschools in Rochester, New Hampshire
There are 4 child daycare & preschools in Rochester, New Hampshire, making up 33% of the 12 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 Rochester have an average rating of 3.71 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities, with 9% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 3.73 stars. Our analysis covers 99 parent reviews. Parents in Rochester most frequently praise daycares for caring and professional teachers, clean and safe facility, and affordable pricing.
When choosing a daycare in Rochester, 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 Rochester
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One parent reports that their daughter enjoys attending the center. The available feedback highlights a positive experience without noting any specific concerns.
- Address
- 56 Whitehall Road, Rochester, NH
- Phone
- (603) 332-3177
Rochester Child Care Center receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviews praise caring teachers, clean facilities, affordability, and parent-friendly policies. Negative reviews cite staffing concerns, communication issues, high child-to-teacher ratios, and serious allegations including physical restraint of children without parental consent.
- Address
- 95 Charles Street, Rochester, NH
- Phone
- (603) 332-9333
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.
- Address
- 24 Eastern Avenue, Rochester, NH
- Phone
- (603) 332-5353
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.
- Address
- 65 Summer Street, Rochester, NH
- Phone
- (603) 332-9695
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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
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