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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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Tumbleweeds Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Tumbleweeds has received mixed reviews. The majority of parents praise the caring staff, quality activities, strong communication, and happy children, with several families having enrolled for years. However, a few parents reported serious concerns including a disputed incident involving police contact, staff miscommunication, safety issues, and limited management oversight.

friendly and experienced staffquality activitiesoutdoor play
Address
31 Prince Street, Wilton, NH
Phone
(603) 654-5390
My School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents highlight the thoughtfully designed spaces and dedicated teachers who foster social and emotional growth. Reviewers appreciate the warm atmosphere and strong communication regarding special events and activities.

thoughtfully designed spacesdedicated teacherswarm atmosphere
Address
118 Locust Street, Dover, NH
Phone
(603) 742-0321
Rise...For Baby And Family
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

One parent highlights the staff's dedication and the organization's positive community impact, while another reports severe safety failures, specifically a violation of nut-free allergy policies that nearly endangered their child.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong community supportearly intervention services
Address
147 Washington Street, Keene, NH
Phone
(603) 357-1395
Little Learners Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Little Learners Daycare in Fitzwilliam receives consistently high praise from parents. Staff members, particularly Emma and Debbie, are noted for their warm, caring approach and active engagement with children's development. Parents report their children have made significant progress in speech, fine motor skills, and social interaction.

Friendly and knowledgeable staffwarm and safe environmentextended hours (6:30 am - 5 pm)
Address
27 Route 12 South, Fitzwilliam, NH
Phone
(978) 855-8089
Footsteps Day Care And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Footsteps Day Care and Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with particular praise for accepting children with behavioral needs and creating nurturing, collaborative environments. The center is noted for affordability and inclusive practices. However, one review raises serious concerns about sick leave policies and regulatory compliance.

accepts children with behavioral needsnurturing carecollaborative staff
Address
407 Winchester Street, Keene, NH
Phone
(603) 357-1475
Little Frogs & Polliwogs Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Little Frogs & Polliwogs Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, education-based curriculum, and supportive environment, but a minority report serious concerns about staff conduct, lack of curriculum in toddler classes, high turnover, and significant tuition increases.

Caring and patient teacherseducation-based curriculumdetailed progress reports
Address
3011 Brown Avenue, Manchester, NH
Phone
(603) 669-2695
M And C Children'S Learning Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

M and C Children's Learning Place receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, engaging environment, and children's enthusiasm about attending. However, one parent reported significant concerns about facility cleanliness, staffing qualifications, toy condition, and frequent illness.

Caring and attentive staffchildren enjoy attending dailylong-term enrollment suggests satisfaction
Address
205 Main Street, Candia, NH
Phone
(603) 483-5336
Creative Little Angels Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise Creative Little Angels Child Care for its caring, dedicated staff who create a warm, family-like environment where children feel safe and loved. Multiple reviewers highlight significant developmental progress in their children and note the welcoming atmosphere, cleanliness, and security measures. All ten reviews rate the center 5/5 stars.

Caring and dedicated staffsafe and secure facilitywelcoming environment
Address
40 Mammoth Road, Londonderry, NH
Phone
(603) 432-2535
Kiddie Konnection
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Kiddie Konnection receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most reporting happy, well-cared-for children and strong staff engagement. Parents consistently praise the teachers' genuine care, developmental support, and communication through the facility's app. One parent expressed concerns about staff training and suggested adding security cameras.

Staff genuinely care for childrenstrong child development and social growthregular communication and photo updates via app
Address
301 Derry Road, Hudson, NH
Phone
(603) 883-4310
Little Friends Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Little Friends Early Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, engaging activities, and family-oriented approach. The owner Nancy and most teachers are frequently highlighted as compassionate and attentive. However, one parent cited supervision and safety concerns, and a previous director was noted as problematic (though no longer employed).

Caring and engaged staffhands-on learning approachfun activities an
Address
77 Main Street, Raymond, NH
Phone
(603) 244-2132
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
The Applewood Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise Applewood Learning Center for its experienced, caring staff, nurturing environment, and focus on individual child development. Multiple reviewers report their children are happy, excited to attend, and thriving developmentally. Families describe the center as more than daycare—a community committed to quality care.

experienced and dedicated staffclean well-maintained facilitystaff longevity and professional development
Address
2 Hampton Drive, Londonderry, NH
Phone
(603) 434-3139
The Boys And Girls Club Of Souhegan Valley - Early Education Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise the Boys and Girls Club of Souhegan Valley as an exceptional early education and after-school program with outstanding staff and diverse programming. The facility is highlighted for its supportive environment, creative activities, and positive impact on children's development, confidence, and character. Parents report high child satisfaction and strong communication from staff.

Caring and exceptional staffaccommodating and responsive communicationcreative and engaging programs (theater
Address
56 Mont Vernon Street, Milford, NH
Phone
(603) 672-1002
The Gingerbread House Of Litchfield
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

The Gingerbread House of Litchfield receives mixed reviews. Positive reviewers praise the small group setting, attentive teachers, individualized attention, and child engagement, with several noting their children thrive there. Negative reviews cite poor communication, teacher favoritism, and negative personal experiences.

small group settingattentive structureindividualized attention
Address
273 Derry Road, Litchfield, NH
Phone
(603) 886-1500
Nashua Child Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

One parent highlights the center's family-like treatment and collaborative goal-setting for first-time parents, while another criticizes the program for allowing children to fall behind age-specific curriculum standards despite favorable staff-to-child ratios.

family-like atmospheresupportive for first-time parentscollaborative goal-setting
Address
5 Saint Laurent Street, Nashua, NH
Phone
(603) 883-4356
Polka Dots Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Polka Dots Child Care Center receives highly polarized reviews. Five parents praise the staff, curriculum, safety protocols, and welcoming environment, while three parents report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, staff misconduct, unsafe conditions, and unresponsive management to safety issues.

Patient and kind staffengaging curriculum for all age groupssafe and welcoming environment
Address
11 Kimball Drive, Suite 103, Hooksett, NH
Phone
(603) 772-0822
Sandwich Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents highlight the friendly, caring staff and age-appropriate programming, noting that children enjoy a welcoming atmosphere with ample outdoor time and accommodating hours. Reviewers also appreciate the provision of extra gear for various weather conditions and the opportunity for families to connect within the community.

friendly and caring stafftailored programs for all age groupswelcoming atmosphere
Address
54 Maple Street, Center Sandwich, NH
Phone
(603) 284-7014
Little Lamb Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Little Lamb Nursery receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most families, with parents praising the caring staff, nurturing environment, and warm, home-like atmosphere. However, one family experienced significant communication issues, including lack of notification about room transitions, failure to honor social media photo restrictions, and inadequate reporting of behavioral concerns.

Caring and attentive staffsafe and nurturing environmentpersonalized a
Address
31 Tennyson Avenue, Dover, NH
Phone
(603) 743-3102
Elemenope Principles Child Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

ELEMENOPE PRINCIPLES CHILD LEARNING CENTER receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, educational curriculum, and activities. However, one parent raised serious concerns about billing practices, regulatory violations, and alleged rough handling of children by staff.

caring and supportive staffstrong curriculum and educational activitiesdaily updates provided
Address
1201 Candia Road, Manchester, NH
Phone
(603) 232-5225
Southern Nh Services Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent reports that the center successfully prepared their middle child for elementary school and notes significant progress in their youngest child's headstart program within three months. The reviewer describes the program as wonderful and effective for early education.

prepared children for elementary schoolsignificant progress in headstart programwonderful program
Address
134 Allds Street, Nashua, NH
Phone
(603) 889-7812
Over The Rainbow Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent highlights the staff's genuine care and the center's welcoming, family-like atmosphere, while another describes a distressing experience involving staff hostility and neglect. A third account details abrupt dismissal and concerns about the child's well-being and safety protocols during their final weeks. The few reviews so far mention significant variability in staff behavior and operational consistency.

friendly teachersfamily-like atmospherecaring staff
Address
223 Rockingham Road, Derry, NH
Phone
(603) 432-6655
Live And Learn Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Several parents highlight the center's engaging outdoor curriculum, daily communication, and affordable pricing, noting that children thrive and enjoy the program. Conversely, one reviewer criticizes the cost as excessive and finds the center inconvenient and unaccommodating compared to local alternatives.

outdoor playdaily parent updatesengaging curriculum
Address
114 Mast Road, Lee, NH
Phone
(603) 659-5047
Little Buttercups Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent describes Little Buttercups Nursery School as the best experience for their family, expressing strong loyalty by stating they would not place their children anywhere else. The reviewer highlights the positive transition to finding staff member JoJo during a move.

highly recommended by parentspositive experience with specific staff member JoJofamily-friendly environment
Address
63 Pine Hill Road, Weare, NH
Phone
(603) 529-4321
Rainbowland Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Several parents highlight the center's clean environment, caring staff, and strong sense of community, noting that children enjoy the experience. However, one review reports a serious incident involving teacher misconduct and dissatisfaction with the owner's response.

clean facilitycaring teachersstrong communication
Address
3 Rundlett Hill Road, Bedford, NH
Phone
(603) 622-6766
Rochester Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

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 pricing
Address
95 Charles Street, Rochester, NH
Phone
(603) 332-9333
Krazy Kids After School And Vacation Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Krazy Kids is highly rated for birthday parties and open play sessions with diverse activities suitable for toddlers through tweens. Parents praise the clean facility, reasonable pricing, friendly staff, and unique feature of allowing adults to participate in activities alongside children.

Activities for multiple age groupsreasonable pricing ($15 child/$5 adult for 2 hours)clean facility
Address
60 Sheep Davis Road, Pembroke, NH
Phone
(603) 228-7529
Circle Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Circle Child Care receives mixed reviews with strong polarization between satisfied and dissatisfied parents. Positive reviewers praise the kind, attentive staff, engaging curriculum, outdoor activities, and long-term family loyalty. Critical reviewers report insufficient teacher supervision, lack of structured activities, and communication issues.

Kind and attentive staffengaging curriculum with seasonal activitiesoutdoor play opportunities
Address
41 Goboro Road, Epsom, NH
Phone
(603) 736-3393
Mary-Go-Round Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent highlights the center's focus on values and manners, praising the staff and owner for their kindness and dedication. In contrast, a separate review reports a negative experience involving a service dog injuring a child.

focus on manners and valueskind ownerincredible staff
Address
13 Morgan Drive, Hooksett, NH
Phone
(603) 485-3254
The Early Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

The Early Enrichment Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the attentive, caring staff, involved director Beth Smarse, clean facility, and use of communication apps for daily updates. One negative review alleges cleanliness and safety concerns along with poor management communication.

attentive and caring staffinvolved owner and directorclean and well-maintained facility
Address
16 Chennell Drive, Concord, NH
Phone
(603) 224-3282
Tic-Tac-Tots Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent describes Tic Tac Tots as an excellent facility, highlighting the supportive nature of the teachers toward both children and families. The reviewer highly recommends the daycare based on this positive experience.

supportive teachersexcellent facilityfamily-oriented
Address
145 Londonderry Turnpike, Hooksett, NH
Phone
(603) 641-8687

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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.