
Compare 11 child daycare & preschools in Salem. Average rating: 4.69/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Salem has 11 licensed child daycare & preschools with 77 parent reviews averaging 4.69/5.7 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 70% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 03079 zip code, averaging 4.69 stars across 17 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
47 Pelham Road, Salem, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Endless Opportunities receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, hands-on leadership of owner Sue and her engaged, supportive staff. Parents highlight the balanced curriculum combining outdoor play, classroom routines, and mixed-age interactions, along with excellent communication and minimal closures. Multiple families have enrolled siblings and report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten while developing strong social skills.
1 Sand Hill Road, Salem, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
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.
401 Main Street Units102 & 106, Salem, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
HERE WE GROW LEARNING CENTER in Salem, NH receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the staff's warmth, involvement, and educational quality. Parents report their children are well-prepared for school and form lasting positive memories at the center. One parent left a brief negative review without providing details.
176 Main Street, Salem, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Create and Discover receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the responsive ownership, caring staff, and welcoming environment. However, two negative reviews criticize the staff's demeanor toward children and professionalism. The majority of reviewers recommend the facility and report their children are happy, learning, and well cared for.
196 Main Street, Salem, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Create and Discover receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the responsive ownership, welcoming staff, and quality care provided. However, two negative reviews express concerns about staff hostility and professionalism. Most parents report their children are happy, safe, and learning.
Based on 10 daycares with Google ratings in Salem
Average ratings by facility type in Salem, based on parent reviews
Salem zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03079 | 17 | 4.69 | 7 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Salem (– children)
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76–150 children
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Highest rated daycares in Salem based on parent reviews
47 Pelham Road, Salem, NH
Endless Opportunities receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, hands-on leadership of owner Sue and her engaged, supportive staff. Parents highlight the balanced curriculum combining outdoor play, classroom routines, and mixed-age interactions, along with excellent communication and minimal closures. Multiple families have enrolled siblings and report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten while developing strong social skills.
1 Sand Hill Road, Salem, NH
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.
76 Lawrence Road, Salem, NH
Parents highlight the staff's genuine care, kindness, and attentiveness, particularly noting their proactive management of a child's asthma. Reviewers describe the environment as safe and nurturing, with one parent calling it the best school and another praising the staff quality after nearly a year of attendance.
15 Ermer Road, Suite 107, Salem, NH
One parent highlights the nurturing environment and strong staff-child relationships, noting that their son enjoys attending and receives personalized attention. A former student, now 14, recalls the care as amazing and the staff as super nice, expressing a desire to reconnect with a specific caregiver.
19 Keewaydin Drive, Salem, NH
Reviewers describe The Learning Path of Salem as a wonderful and highly recommended early learning center, noting that staff members have been amazing during their children's enrollment. One parent highlights their two-year positive experience, while another calls it the best facility in the region.
101 School Street, Salem, NH
One parent highlights the small class sizes at Salem Christian School, noting that they allowed teachers to get to know students individually and helped children build lasting bonds with peers. The reviewer also praises the quality of academic expectations and highly recommends the program to other parents.
There are 11 child daycare & preschools in Salem, New Hampshire, making up 65% of the 17 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 Salem have an average rating of 4.69 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities, with 70% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.86 stars. Our analysis covers 77 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Salem, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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One parent highlights the small class sizes at Salem Christian School, noting that they allowed teachers to get to know students individually and helped children build lasting bonds with peers. The reviewer also praises the quality of academic expectations and highly recommends the program to other parents.
Endless Opportunities receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, hands-on leadership of owner Sue and her engaged, supportive staff. Parents highlight the balanced curriculum combining outdoor play, classroom routines, and mixed-age interactions, along with excellent communication and minimal closures. Multiple families have enrolled siblings and report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten while developing strong social skills.
Parents highlight the staff's genuine care, kindness, and attentiveness, particularly noting their proactive management of a child's asthma. Reviewers describe the environment as safe and nurturing, with one parent calling it the best school and another praising the staff quality after nearly a year of attendance.
One parent highlights the nurturing environment and strong staff-child relationships, noting that their son enjoys attending and receives personalized attention. A former student, now 14, recalls the care as amazing and the staff as super nice, expressing a desire to reconnect with a specific caregiver.
Reviewers describe The Learning Path of Salem as a wonderful and highly recommended early learning center, noting that staff members have been amazing during their children's enrollment. One parent highlights their two-year positive experience, while another calls it the best facility in the region.
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.
HERE WE GROW LEARNING CENTER in Salem, NH receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the staff's warmth, involvement, and educational quality. Parents report their children are well-prepared for school and form lasting positive memories at the center. One parent left a brief negative review without providing details.
Salem Boys and Girls Club Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the facility's safe environment, friendly staff, and well-organized programs. Parents highlight the center's diverse offerings including academics, sports, swimming, and extracurricular activities, along with reasonable membership fees and convenient transportation options. Multiple parents report significant positive impacts on their children's confidence, social skills, and overall development.
Wonder Years Learning Center in Salem receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and clean facilities. Parents report their children feel safe, happy, and well-cared for, with strong communication through weekly curriculum updates and newsletters. The center is noted for its loving environment and ability to support children's development and adjustment.
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