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Best Headstart Programs in Keene, NH

Compare 1 headstart programs in Keene. Average rating: 4.29/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Keene, New Hampshire at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.29/5
Parent reviews
121
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Keene has 1 licensed headstart programs with 121 parent reviews averaging 4.29/5.The largest concentration is in 03431 with 12 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Keene

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.

  1. 1
    Keene Day Care Center
    4.37 score
    4.6(8)

    86 Wood Street, Keene, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    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
  2. 2
    Southwestern Community Services - Keene Head Start
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    64 Dunbar Street, Keene, NH · Headstart Programs · Capacity: -999 children

    Southwestern Community Services - Keene Head Start is highly praised for its comprehensive support services including childcare, WIC, job training, housing assistance, and fuel/electrical help. Parents consistently commend the friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring staff who go above and beyond to assist families. The organization serves low-income families with respect and understanding of their real-world challenges.

    Friendly and helpful staffcomprehensive
  3. 3
    Keene State College Child Development Center
    4.16 score
    4.2(20)

    229 Main Street, Keene, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    These reviews do not appear to be for a daycare center, but rather for an athletic/sports facility at Keene State College. The reviews praise the facility's cleanliness, modern amenities, and multiple sports courts, though they lack substantive information about actual childcare services.

    Clean facilitywell-maintainedmultiple courtsmodern building
  4. 4
    Keene Family Ymca - Jd Site
    4.08 score
    4.1(20)

    227 Maple Avenue, Keene, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Reviews praise the Keene Family YMCA for its excellent facilities, cleanliness, and friendly staff. Parents appreciate the wide variety of programs and activities available for all ages, including pools, gymnastics, rock climbing, and fitness classes. The facility is described as one of the best YMCAs in the state.

    Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffexcellent amenities (poolsrock wall
  5. 5
    Keene Family Ymca Children'S Learning Center
    4.08 score
    4.1(20)

    200 Summit Road, Keene, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Reviews praise the Keene Family YMCA's excellent facilities, cleanliness, and friendly staff. Parents appreciate the wide range of programs and activities available for all ages, including gymnastics, pools, rock climbing, and fitness classes. The facility is described as one of the best YMCAs in the state with professional and welcoming staff members.

    Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffexcellent gym equipmentvaried programming for all ages
  6. 6
    Keene Family Ymca Maple Avenue Learning Center
    4.08 score
    4.1(20)

    105 Maple Avenue, Keene, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    NOTE: Reviews provided are for the YMCA facility, not specifically for the daycare/learning center program. Reviewers praise the overall YMCA facility as clean, well-maintained, and offering excellent amenities and staff. However, these reviews do not contain information about the daycare or learning center services specifically.

    Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffexcellent amenities (poolrock climbing wall
  7. 7
    Footsteps Day Care And Learning Center
    3.95 score
    3.9(5)

    407 Winchester Street, Keene, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    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 staffattentive and caring

Rating Distribution

Based on 11 daycares with Google ratings in Keene

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
6
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 121 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Friendly and helpful staff
4
2Clean facilities
3

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Keene, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.29avg rating
12 daycares · 10 rated

Headstart Programs

4.3avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Keene zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
0343112
4.3
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Keene (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Keene based on parent reviews

Southwestern Community Services - Keene Head Start

4.3(20)

64 Dunbar Street, Keene, NH

Southwestern Community Services - Keene Head Start is highly praised for its comprehensive support services including childcare, WIC, job training, housing assistance, and fuel/electrical help. Parents consistently commend the friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring staff who go above and beyond to assist families. The organization serves low-income families with respect and understanding of their real-world challenges.

Friendly and helpful staffcomprehensive

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Daycare types in Keene

Child Daycare & Preschools 12Headstart Programs 1

Headstart Programs in Keene, New Hampshire

There are 1 headstart programs in Keene, New Hampshire, making up 8% of the 13 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 Keene have an average rating of 4.29 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities, with 27% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.3 stars. Our analysis covers 121 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Keene, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Headstart Programs in Keene

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Southwestern Community Services - Keene Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.3

Southwestern Community Services - Keene Head Start is highly praised for its comprehensive support services including childcare, WIC, job training, housing assistance, and fuel/electrical help. Parents consistently commend the friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring staff who go above and beyond to assist families. The organization serves low-income families with respect and understanding of their real-world challenges.

Friendly and helpful staffcomprehensive
Address
64 Dunbar Street, Keene, NH
Phone
(603) 357-0129

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Keene, New Hampshire, out of 13 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Keene have an average Google rating of 4.29 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities. About 27% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Keene, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • 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
Keene offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 12 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in New Hampshire typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Keene for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Keene must be licensed by New Hampshire's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.