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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 Learning Vine
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
4 Aiken Street, Antrim, NH
Phone
(603) 588-2620
Kids Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
49 Squantum Road, Jaffrey, NH
Phone
(603) 532-6543
School Kids In Peterborough
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
14 Vine Street, Peterborough, NH
Phone
(603) 924-7050
Imprints Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Imprints Day School for its clean, well-organized facility, high standards for staff, and excellent communication with families. The curriculum emphasizes social-emotional learning and kindergarten readiness, with many multi-year families crediting the school with successful transitions to public school. Staff are described as caring, warm, and attentive to individual child development.

Clean and well-maintained facilitystrong teacher quality and training standardsexcellent parent communication through daily emails and newsletters
Address
2 Lafayette Road, North Hampton, NH
Phone
(603) 379-8015
Lincoln-Woodstock Community Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
194 Pollard Road, Lincoln, NH
Phone
(603) 745-2200
Clubhouse Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Clubhouse Day Care in Derry receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the nurturing, organized environment and dedicated long-term staff. Parents emphasize the facility's cleanliness, educational curriculum, daily communication via app, and on-site meal preparation. Children reportedly look forward to attending and show visible growth and happiness.

Experienced staff with low turnovernurturing and caring environmentwell-organized curriculum
Address
11 And 13 Peabody Road, Derry, NH
Phone
(603) 434-7897
Kids Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
47 Grand Avenue, Nashua, NH
Phone
(603) 889-3825
Manchester Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Manchester Child Development Center for its nurturing, home-like environment and dedicated staff who foster children's academic, social, and emotional growth. The center offers enriching activities, learning programs, and a welcoming atmosphere where children are excited to attend. One parent noted the owner can be dismissive, though this was an isolated concern.

Caring and passionate staffhome-like feelchild-centered approach
Address
2020 Goff Falls Road, Manchester, NH
Phone
(603) 629-0037
Montessori Discovery School Of The Twin States
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Montessori Discovery School of the Twin States receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 4-5 stars. Parents highlight the school's caring teachers, flexible programs, and effective balance of Montessori philosophy with structured learning that prepares children well for elementary school.

caring and passionate teachersflexible before/after care and summer programsreasonably priced
Address
22 School Street, Lebanon, NH
Phone
(603) 443-9626
Appleseeds Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
15 Hampton Road, Exeter, NH
Phone
(603) 772-9995
First Start Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

First Start Children's Center receives excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and supportive environment. Parents report their children are excited to attend daily and feel confident in the quality of care provided. Director Heather is specifically highlighted for her exceptional leadership and genuine care.

Compassionate and patient teachersindividualized attention despite full classroomsdaily communication with parents
Address
17 Knight Street, Concord, NH
Phone
(603) 228-1341 EXT 4203
Cross Road Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Cross Road Children's Center in Dover, NH receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting excellent staff, strong communication, safe environment, and positive learning experiences. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and developing both academically and socially.

Warm and inviting staffexcellent daily communication with parents through updates and picturessafe facility with controlled access
Address
18 French Cross Road, Dover, NH
Phone
(603) 749-4278
Garrison City Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The reviews provided appear to be for Garrison City Beerworks, a brewery in Dover, NH, not Garrison City Early Childhood Center. No actual daycare reviews are available to summarize.

None - reviews are for a brewerynot a daycare
Address
105 And 103 Durham Road, Dover, NH
Phone
(603) 343-1214
Tokyo Joe'S Studios Of Self Defense Of Hooksett
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Tokyo Joe's Studios of Self Defense is a martial arts facility (not a traditional daycare) offering karate, BJJ, kickboxing and MMA training. Parents consistently praise the passionate instruction, welcoming community atmosphere, and positive impact on their children's confidence and physical development. The facility is led by Ed Carr, who is noted for his 20+ years of dedicated teaching and creating a culture of excellence.

Passionate and dedicated instructorswelcoming and supportive atmospherequality instruction in multiple martial arts disciplines
Address
1338 Hooksett Road, Hooksett, NH
Phone
(603) 641-3444
Small Connections
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
149 Pleasant Street, Conway, NH
Phone
(603) 447-3290
The Growing Years
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
130 Harvell Street, Manchester, NH
Phone
(603) 622-7072
Child Development Center At White Mountains Community College
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
2020 Riverside Dr., Berlin, NH
Phone
(603) 342-3011
Our Redeemer Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
200 Ashby Road, New Ipswich, NH
Phone
(603) 878-1837
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
One Step Ahead Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

One Step Ahead Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents for its educational quality, caring staff, and clean facilities. Director Ms. Marlene is frequently cited as dedicated and visionary, with multiple parents noting their children's academic and social development. Parents describe the environment as family-like and appreciate the Christian foundation and performance arts programs.

Experienced and caring staffacademic developmentsocial-emotional growth
Address
402 Old Claremont Road, Charlestown, NH
Phone
(603) 826-4180
The Learning Tree
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The Learning Tree receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as an exceptional daycare facility with caring, professional staff and strong communication. Parents highlight the clean facility, play-based curriculum, outdoor learning opportunities, and individualized attention to child development. Children are reported to be happy, safe, and thriving academically and socially.

Caring and professional staffStrong parent-teacher communicationClean and well-organized facility
Address
9 Gauthier Drive, Epsom, NH
Phone
(603) 736-0037
Girls Incorporated Of New Hampshire - Manchester Division
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Girls Incorporated of New Hampshire's Manchester Division as an excellent after-school program. Reviews highlight engaging activities, supportive staff, and a welcoming environment that helps girls develop social skills and confidence. The facility recently underwent outdoor improvements and provides meals for children.

Engaging activities and learning opportunitiesnice and professional staffmeals provided
Address
340 Varney Street, Manchester, NH
Phone
(603) 623-1117
Little Scholars Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

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.

Individualized attention and ability-based groupingengaging educational activities and projectscaring and professional staff
Address
1 Sand Hill Road, Salem, NH
Phone
(603) 893-0898
Little Sprouts
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Little Sprouts Stratham receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across all age groups. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff, strong communication from leadership, clean facilities, and engaging curriculum that keeps children happy and learning. Multiple families have enrolled siblings and continued enrollment for years, reflecting high satisfaction.

Caring and patient teachersstrong parent-teacher communicationclean well-maintained facility
Address
1 Portsmouth Avenue, Stratham, NH
Phone
(603) 581-4398
Places You'Ll Grow Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Places You'll Grow receives mostly positive reviews praising caring, compassionate staff and individualized attention to children's wellbeing. However, one parent reported significant concerns including unexplained marks and scratches on their child, lack of security cameras, and staff dismissal of medical recommendations regarding feeding schedules.

Caring and compassionate staffindividualized carestrong parent-staff relationships
Address
167 Londonderry Turnpike, Hooksett, NH
Phone
(603) 785-5654
Slavin'S Haven
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

These reviews do not pertain to a daycare center. The reviews are for an antique furniture and home decor store called Slavin's Haven, not a childcare facility. No parent reviews of daycare services are available.

None - reviews are for a retail antique storenot daycare services
Address
31 River Road, Sunapee, NH
Phone
(603) 763-2435
White Birch Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

White Birch Community Center receives consistently high praise from parents for quality childcare and early education. Parents highlight caring, knowledgeable staff, supportive environment, and successful transitions for children. The center is also recognized as an important community resource offering diverse programs and activities.

Kind and knowledgeable teachersinformative and supportive staffstructured yet friendly environment
Address
51 Hall Avenue, Henniker, NH
Phone
(603) 428-7860
Keene Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

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
Address
86 Wood Street, Keene, NH
Phone
(603) 352-2129
City Of Franklin-Parks & Recreation
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

City of Franklin Parks & Recreation receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its before/after-school care, summer camp, and recreational programs. Parents praise the staff, activities, and value provided to families. One negative review offers minimal detail.

Friendly and amazing staffdiverse activities and sports programsbefore/after-school care with transportation options
Address
12 Rowell Drive, Franklin, NH
Phone
(603) 934-2118
Educare Daycare And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Educare Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and engaged staff, clean facilities, inclusive environment, and well-rounded curriculum combining academics with social-emotional development. One parent reported serious concerns about infant care practices including infrequent diaper changes and formula substitution. Most reviews highlight strong teacher-parent communication, engaging activities, and children's happiness at the center.

Caring and compassionate staffclean and well-organized facilityinclusive and welcoming environment
Address
379 Goffstown Back Rd, Goffstown, NH
Phone
(603) 627-3392

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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.