Best Church Daycare in Portsmouth, NH
Compare 2 church daycare in Portsmouth. Average rating: 4.83/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Portsmouth, New Hampshire at a glance
- Programs
- 2
- Avg rating
- 4.83/5
- Parent reviews
- 81
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 3
Portsmouth has 2 licensed church daycare with 81 parent reviews averaging 4.83/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 03801 zip code, averaging 4.83 stars across 12 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Portsmouth
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.
- 1The Early Learning Center At Temple Israel4.74 score5(14)
200 State Street, Portsmouth, NH · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise The Early Learning Center as an exceptional Montessori-based preschool with highly trained, caring teachers and a strong community focus. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially in a clean, well-organized environment with low teacher-to-student ratios. The center emphasizes character development, Jewish values, and learning through play while preparing children for kindergarten.
Experienced and compassionate teacherssmall class sizeslow student-to-teacher ratiosMontessori-based curriculum - 2The Treehouse School Of Portsmouth4.72 score5(13)
100 State Street, Portsmouth, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
The Treehouse School of Portsmouth receives universal 5-star reviews from parents who praise the nurturing environment, exceptional teachers, and innovative curriculum that leverages downtown Portsmouth as an extension of the classroom. Parents highlight strong communication, social-emotional development, academic preparation for kindergarten, and enrichment activities that keep children engaged and excited about learning.
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Rating Distribution
Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Portsmouth
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Portsmouth, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Portsmouth zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03801 | 12 | 4.83 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Portsmouth (– children)
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up to 30 children
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31–75 children
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76–150 children
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150+ children
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Portsmouth based on parent reviews
The Early Learning Center At Temple Israel
200 State Street, Portsmouth, NH
Parents consistently praise The Early Learning Center as an exceptional Montessori-based preschool with highly trained, caring teachers and a strong community focus. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially in a clean, well-organized environment with low teacher-to-student ratios. The center emphasizes character development, Jewish values, and learning through play while preparing children for kindergarten.
Little Blessings Child Care Center
1035 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH
One parent highlights the staff's caring approach, particularly Dana in the infant room, who helped ease their child's transition and made them feel like family. The reviewer also appreciated the overall programming and routines during their child's attendance until age two.
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Daycare types in Portsmouth
Church Daycare in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
There are 2 church daycare in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, making up 17% 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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Portsmouth have an average rating of 4.83 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 81 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Portsmouth, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Church Daycare in Portsmouth
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One parent highlights the staff's caring approach, particularly Dana in the infant room, who helped ease their child's transition and made them feel like family. The reviewer also appreciated the overall programming and routines during their child's attendance until age two.
- Address
- 1035 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH
- Phone
- (603) 431-1809
Parents consistently praise The Early Learning Center as an exceptional Montessori-based preschool with highly trained, caring teachers and a strong community focus. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially in a clean, well-organized environment with low teacher-to-student ratios. The center emphasizes character development, Jewish values, and learning through play while preparing children for kindergarten.
- Address
- 200 State Street, Portsmouth, NH
- Phone
- (603) 436-5301
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- Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
- Church Daycare — 2 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 3 facilities