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458 Child Daycare & Preschools in New Hampshire

Browse 458 child daycare & preschools across New Hampshire. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in New Hampshire

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in New Hampshire can make the decision-making process smoother.

New Hampshire has about 645 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in New Hampshire. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in New Hampshire

There are 645 daycares in New Hampshire: 36 headstart facilities, 128 before/after school centers, 23 religious facility daycares, and 458 childcare and preschool centers.

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The Lamb'S Workshop
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

The Lamb's Workshop receives universal praise from parents who describe a warm, loving environment that feels like home. Teachers are highly regarded as dedicated educators with strong hearts who genuinely care about each child's development and well-being. The school emphasizes both academic success and character development while maintaining a non-stressful, joyful learning atmosphere.

Dedicated and compassionate teachersstrong academic programs (especially phonics/reading)supportive community of kind parents and students
Address
1 Covenant Way, Bedford, NH
Phone
(603) 472-2113
Village Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
43 Church Street, Spofford, NH
Phone
(603) 363-4226
Weare We Grow Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Weare We Grow Child Care receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff led by owner Krista, strong educational outcomes, and family-like environment. Parents consistently highlight the balance between academic learning and play, fair pricing, and excellent communication. Multiple families report their children thriving developmentally and emotionally at the facility.

Caring and attentive staffowner Krista's leadership and approachabilitystrong academic education and skill development
Address
425 South Stark Highway, Weare, NH
Phone
(603) 529-0698
Ages And Stages
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes AGES AND STAGES as a 'Great day care!' in a brief positive comment. The single review highlights high satisfaction with the center's services. No specific drawbacks or complaints are noted in the available feedback.

Great day care
Address
499 Main Street, Hampstead, NH
Phone
(603) 329-6122
Bedford Village Morning School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
19 Ministerial Road, Bedford, NH
Phone
(603) 472-5531
Pearl'S Little Angels
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the caring teachers and director who foster social skills and independence through varied activities and age-appropriate playgrounds. The center is praised for its effective communication tools, including an app with photos, and its flexible, invested leadership. Reviewers note that children enjoy attending and often recommend the program to others.

caring and invested teachersfocus on social skills and problem-solvingvariety of activities including crafts and music
Address
151 Rt 10 North, Grantham, NH
Phone
(603) 863-8935
Pemi Youth Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the loving and adventurous experiences provided to children, while another describes the program as being led by forward-thinking staff focused on kids' futures.

loving environmentadventurous activitiesforward-thinking leadership
Address
111 Main Street, Plymouth, NH
Phone
(603) 536-7264
Ralph Waldo Emerson School For Preschoolers
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents describe Emerson Preschool as offering a calm, loving environment rooted in nature and exploration, with teachers who provide individual attention through a self-directed curriculum. Reviewers highlight the balance of play and learning, noting that the approach supports growth even for shy children. Positive experiences span multiple years, with families appreciating the small class sizes and ample indoor and outdoor space.

nature-based philosophyself-directed curriculumsmall class sizes
Address
274 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH
Phone
(603) 224-8218
Red Oak Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Red Oak Montessori School receives consistently positive feedback from parents who appreciate the Montessori approach and focus on independence and hands-on learning. Parents report their children are engaged, love attending, and have made significant progress compared to traditional preschools. The caring and capable staff create a nurturing community environment where families feel involved in their child's growth.

Montessori curriculumhands-on learning activitiesfocus on independence
Address
241 Sanborn Street, Franklin, NH
Phone
(603) 934-1002
Salem Kid Start Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

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.

small class sizesindividual teacher attentionlasting peer bonds
Address
101 School Street, Salem, NH
Phone
(603) 898-0015
Franconia Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
73 Main Street, Franconia, NH
Phone
(603) 823-5643
Hanover Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the explorers and pre-K programs as amazing, highlighting a curriculum that travels the world to study different countries each week. Another reviewer appreciates the wonderful teachers, clean and fun space, and significant learning outcomes for their children. A third comment simply notes it is a great nursery school for 3-4 year olds with wonderful teachers.

amazing explorers and pre-K programsglobal study curriculumwonderful teachers
Address
40 Valley Road Extension, Hanover, NH
Phone
(603) 643-3315
Hollis Academy For Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the staff as loving and compassionate, noting their daughter's smooth transition and happiness, while another family praises the helpful teachers over six years of attendance. A single negative point raised is the lack of an on-site lunch option, which parents find difficult to manage with homemade meals.

loving and compassionate staffeffective teaching systemchildren feel involved and happy
Address
4-A Market Place, Hollis, NH
Phone
(603) 465-7005
Hollis Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Hollis Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and small class sizes that create a nurturing community environment. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with improved confidence and enthusiasm for school.

Outstanding staffsmall class sizesnurturing environment
Address
5 Market Place, Hollis, NH
Phone
(603) 465-3089
Honey Tree Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

A few parents describe the staff as family-like and express strong trust in their ability to provide safe, kindergarten-ready care. Reviewers highlight a strong curriculum, extensive programs, and a large, secure facility with ample indoor and outdoor space. One parent notes the center serves as a supportive community for single parents.

staff treated like familystrong curriculumkindergarten preparation
Address
36 Olive Meadow Lane, Dover, NH
Phone
(603) 312-7975
Imagination Inn
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the center as amazing and highly trustworthy for their child.

trustworthyamazing
Address
45 North Street, Andover, NH
Phone
(603) 735-5900
It'S A Child'S World
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

It's a Child's World receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the individualized care, genuine love from staff, and strong learning approach. Parents consistently highlight feeling involved through frequent updates and becoming part of a supportive community. Children show visible growth and development while parents report confidence in their child's safety and well-being.

Individualized carepassionate and friendly staffexcellent communication and daily updates
Address
32 Hooksett Road, Auburn, NH
Phone
(603) 606-1990
Kellogg Christian Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One reviewer describes the center as a rewarding, small, faith-based environment that prioritizes one-on-one interaction and close collaboration with parents. The feedback highlights the staff's ability to support individual development through play while integrating academics and Christian values.

faith-based and family-oriented atmosphereone-on-one child interactionclose parent collaboration
Address
41 Back River Road, Bedford, NH
Phone
(603) 627-4678
Linked Together - Create And Discover
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the program as a vital support for single mothers, noting a safe environment and wonderful staff that allowed them to work. Another review describes a third grader who initially resisted after-school care but now loves the program due to thoughtful, engaging, and encouraging staff.

safe environmentwonderful staffengaging activities
Address
243 South Main Street, Newmarket, NH
Phone
(603) 659-6871
Little Hands
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
48 Wildflower Circle, Somersworth, NH
Phone
(603) 692-5946
Little Lakers
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes Little Lakers as an exceptional childcare center where their children thrive and feel secure. The family highlights the program's focus on early childhood development and learning through play as key strengths.

High quality carechild-centered learning through playearly childhood development focus
Address
46 Lower Main Street, Sunapee, NH
Phone
(603) 340-3516
East Side Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the center's organized, clean environment and friendly staff, noting that children enjoy the programs and make friends. One family reports their daughter loves the after-school options, while another notes their child has become more outgoing and excited to attend preschool.

clean and organized facilityfriendly and caring staffengaging activities
Address
164 East Side Drive, Concord, NH
Phone
(603) 224-2717
The Perfect Place For Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Long-term parents highlight the center's open-concept approach, which encourages interaction between siblings and mixed age groups, as a key benefit for social development. Reviewers frequently praise specific staff members for their kindness and dedication, noting the facility's ongoing investments in a safe, imaginative, and environmentally conscious learning environment.

long-term satisfactionmixed-age interactionexperienced and caring staff
Address
90 Bridge Street, Pelham, NH
Phone
(603) 635-1710
Endless Opportunities
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

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.

Consistentcaring staff; hands-on owner involved at all levels; variety of age-appropriate activities; outdoor play; mixed-age interactions; structured routines preparing for kindergarten; easy communication via app; family-like atmosphere; clean facility; low illness rates; fair and competitive rates; minimal closures including snow days; attentive and patient teachers; flexible and accommodating
Address
47 Pelham Road, Salem, NH
Phone
(603) 893-7710
Auburn Children'S House- A Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent reports that their children benefited significantly from the program, highlighting the value of the staff and the educational quality. Another review describes the institution as a wonderful Montessori preschool and recommends it as an ideal choice for preschool and kindergarten.

beneficial programwonderful staffbest start possible
Address
78 Rockingham Road, Auburn, NH
Phone
(603) 627-1691
Child Life Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent reports that their daughter enjoys the program and has made significant learning progress, while also highlighting the staff's friendliness and administrative flexibility. The review specifically praises Jen's accommodation of schedule changes, as well as teachers Katie and Stephanie, noting the affordability and curriculum quality.

child enjoys the programaffordable pricingflexible scheduling for working parents
Address
5 Norwood Street, Nashua, NH
Phone
(603) 521-8777
Country Bear Preschool And Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes Country Bear as an amazing school where their daughter has attended since seven weeks old, crediting the staff for the child's intelligence and social development. The reviewer highlights the staff's clear love for the children and notes that the child loves them in return.

staff love for kidschild's social and smart developmentwelcoming environment for infants
Address
1 Cutler Road, Hudson, NH
Phone
(603) 880-6802
Creative Kids Preschool @ Bypc
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
155 Route 101, Bedford, NH
Phone
(603) 391-7985
Dover Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
43 Back River Road, Dover, NH
Phone
(603) 742-7637
Dublin Community Preschool And Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents describe the center as an amazing, nurturing, and safe environment where teachers genuinely love their jobs. Reviewers highlight the prompt communication via the Brightwheel app, which provides daily updates on meals, naps, and activities to ease parental worries.

Nurturing and loving teachersdaily updates via Brightwheel appprompt email and app communication
Address
1281c Main Street, Dublin, NH
Phone
(603) 563-8508

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Frequently asked questions

There are 458 child daycare & preschools daycares across New Hampshire. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in New Hampshire are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through New Hampshire's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in New Hampshire, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (New Hampshire sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in New Hampshire vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.