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1 Headstart Programs in Rochester, New Hampshire

Browse all 1 headstart programs in Rochester, New Hampshire. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Rochester

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
    Rochester Child Care Center Gonic School Up Program
    3.79 score
    3.7(11)

    10 Railroad Avenue, Rochester, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Rochester Child Care Center receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviews praise the caring teachers, clean facility, affordability, and child development outcomes. Negative reviews cite staff rudeness, high teacher-to-student ratios, poor communication, inflexible policies, and serious concerns about physical restraint practices and behavior management.

    Caring and professional teachersclean and safe facilityaffordable pricingparent-friendly p
  2. 2
    Rochester Child Care Center-Maple Street School Up Program
    3.79 score
    3.7(11)

    27 Maple Street, Rochester, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Rochester Child Care Center receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviews praise the teachers, clean facility, affordability, and child engagement, while negative reviews cite concerns about staff-child ratios, communication issues, customer service rudeness, and serious allegations of physical restraint without parental consent that resulted in state citations.

    Caring and professional teachersclean and safe facilityaffordable pricingparent-fr
  3. 3
    Rochester Child Care Center Nancy Loud School Up Program
    3.79 score
    3.7(11)

    5 Cocheco Avenue, Rochester, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Rochester Child Care Center has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff, clean facility, affordability, and child development, while negative reviewers report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, staff rudeness, undisclosed physical restraint practices, and poor communication.

    Caring and professional teachersclean and safe facilityaffordable pricingflexible parent policies
  4. 4
    Rochester Child Care Center Mcclelland School Up Program
    3.79 score
    3.7(11)

    59 Brock Street, Rochester, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Rochester Child Care Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied long-term families but serious concerns from others. Positive reviews highlight caring teachers, clean facilities, affordability, and family-friendly policies. However, multiple negative reviews cite safety concerns, staff rudeness, high student-teacher ratios, poor communication, and documented incidents of physical restraint without parental consent that resulted in state citations.

    Caring and professional teachersclean and safe facilityaffordable pricingparent-friendly policies
  5. 5
    Rochester Child Care Center
    3.79 score
    3.7(11)

    95 Charles Street, Rochester, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    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 pricingparent-friendly policies incl
  6. 6
    Rochester Child Care Center Chamberlain School Up Program
    3.79 score
    3.7(11)

    65 Chamberlain Street, Rochester, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    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, poor communication, high teacher-to-child ratios, inflexible policies, staff rudeness, and serious allegations of inappropriate physical restraint of children.

    Caring and professional teachersclean and safe facilityaffordable pricingparent-frien
  7. 7
    Rochester Child Care Center School Street School Up Program
    3.79 score
    3.7(11)

    13 School Street, Rochester, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    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 communication issues, high staff-to-child ratios, rudeness from office staff, and serious concerns about physical restraint practices and child safety.

    Caring and professional teachersclean and safe facilityaffordable pricing compared to competitorsparent-friendly
  8. 8
    Rochester Child Care Center Allen School Up Program
    3.79 score
    3.7(11)

    23 Granite Street, Rochester, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Rochester Child Care Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise caring staff, clean facilities, affordability, and child development, but several report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, staff rudeness, inflexible policies, and undisclosed use of physical restraint that resulted in state citations.

    Caring and professional teachersclean and safe facilityaffordable pricingparent-friendly policies
  9. 9
    Blue Skies & Rainbows Early Learning Center
    3.35 score
    2.8(6)

    65 Summer Street, Rochester, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Blue Skies & Rainbows has highly polarized reviews. Two parents praised the staff, particularly caregiver Tina, and reported positive long-term experiences. However, four parents reported serious concerns including neglect, unsafe facility conditions, inadequate supervision, and failure to follow medical dietary restrictions.

    Friendly and caring staff member (Tina)cute facility appearancelong-term student retention and satisfaction

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Daycare types in Rochester

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 7

Headstart Programs in Rochester, New Hampshire

There are 1 headstart programs in Rochester, New Hampshire, making up 8% of the 12 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.

When choosing a daycare in Rochester, 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 Rochester

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Strafford County Head Start - Rochester Center
Headstart Programs
Address
150 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH
Phone
(603) 285-9461

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Rochester, New Hampshire, out of 12 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Rochester, 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
Rochester offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 7 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 Rochester for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Rochester 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.