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4 Before or After School Daycare in Merrimack, New Hampshire

Browse all 4 before or after school daycare in Merrimack, New Hampshire. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Merrimack

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.

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    26 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents praise the Nashua Adult Learning Center for excellent childcare and educational programs. The facility offers comprehensive services including daycare for infants and young children with enrichment activities, plus adult education courses ranging from GED preparation to business software training. Staff are noted as caring, understanding, and knowledgeable with flexible scheduling and competitive pricing.

    Caring and understanding staffspacious and neat facilitiesmusic classes and enrichment activities for childrenformula and baby food included
  2. 2

    15 Lyons Road, Merrimack, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents praise the Nashua Adult Learning Center for excellent instruction and care across multiple programs. The facility offers quality childcare for infants and young children with included meals and activities, along with well-regarded adult education courses in GED preparation, computer skills, and accounting. Staff are described as understanding, flexible, and welcoming.

    Spacious and neat facilityquality instructionflexible schedulingincluded formula and baby food
  3. 3

    134 Camp Sargent Road, Merrimack, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents praise the Nashua Adult Learning Center for its dual offerings of quality childcare and adult education programs. The daycare receives high marks for attentive staff, engaging activities, inclusive amenities, and flexible scheduling, while the adult programs are noted for knowledgeable instructors, affordable pricing, and self-paced learning options.

    Caring and attentive staffengaging activities (musicpaintingsand tables
  4. 4

    7 School Street, Merrimack, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents praise the Nashua Adult Learning Center for its welcoming staff, spacious facilities, and comprehensive programs. The daycare offers inclusive amenities like music classes, painting, sand tables, and outdoor activities, with all formula and baby food provided. The center maintains flexible scheduling with no holiday closures and typically operates with a waitlist due to high demand.

    Caring and attentive staffspacious and neat facilityinclusive meals and suppliesenrichment activities (music
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    Apple Blossoms Child Care
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    628 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Apple Blossoms Child Care receives uniformly positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, strong communication, emphasis on outdoor play and academics, and the director Laura's flexibility and responsiveness to family needs.

    caring and knowledgeable teachers with job longevitystrong parent-teacher communicationemphasis on outdoor play and explorationacademic advancement
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    Lisa'S Tippy Toes
    4 score
    4(20)

    33 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Lisa's Tippy Toes (also referred to as Nature's Way of Learning) for exceptional, loving care and strong staff-child relationships. Families highlight excellent communication, outdoor activities with farm animals, developmental progress, and the director's genuine compassion and flexibility. All reviews are 5-star ratings with parents describing it as a 'hidden gem' and highly recommending the center.

    Caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsexcellent communication and photo updatesoutdoor play and farm animals
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    322 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Tollhouse Preschool receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents who highlight caring staff, good teacher-to-student ratios, effective learning curriculum, and smooth transitions for children. However, a small number of parents report serious concerns about cleanliness, staff responsiveness, communication, and handling of children.

    Caring and compassionate staffgood teacher-to-student ratioseffective curriculum (lettersnumbers

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Merrimack based on parent reviews

Nashua Adult Learning Center - Mt. Pleasant James Mastricola Upper School

4.8(15)

26 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack, NH

Parents praise the Nashua Adult Learning Center for excellent childcare and educational programs. The facility offers comprehensive services including daycare for infants and young children with enrichment activities, plus adult education courses ranging from GED preparation to business software training. Staff are noted as caring, understanding, and knowledgeable with flexible scheduling and competitive pricing.

Caring and understanding staffspacious and neat facilitiesmusic classes and enrichment activities for children

Nashua Adult Learning Center - Mt. Pleasant Reeds Ferry School

4.8(15)

15 Lyons Road, Merrimack, NH

Parents praise the Nashua Adult Learning Center for excellent instruction and care across multiple programs. The facility offers quality childcare for infants and young children with included meals and activities, along with well-regarded adult education courses in GED preparation, computer skills, and accounting. Staff are described as understanding, flexible, and welcoming.

Spacious and neat facilityquality instructionflexible scheduling

Nashua Adult Learning Center - Mt. Pleasant Thornton Ferry School

4.8(15)

134 Camp Sargent Road, Merrimack, NH

Parents praise the Nashua Adult Learning Center for its dual offerings of quality childcare and adult education programs. The daycare receives high marks for attentive staff, engaging activities, inclusive amenities, and flexible scheduling, while the adult programs are noted for knowledgeable instructors, affordable pricing, and self-paced learning options.

Caring and attentive staffengaging activities (musicpainting

Nashua Adult Learning Center - Mt. Pleasant

4.8(15)

7 School Street, Merrimack, NH

Parents praise the Nashua Adult Learning Center for its welcoming staff, spacious facilities, and comprehensive programs. The daycare offers inclusive amenities like music classes, painting, sand tables, and outdoor activities, with all formula and baby food provided. The center maintains flexible scheduling with no holiday closures and typically operates with a waitlist due to high demand.

Caring and attentive staffspacious and neat facilityinclusive meals and supplies

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Before or After School Daycare in Merrimack, New Hampshire

There are 4 before or after school daycare in Merrimack, New Hampshire, making up 29% of the 14 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 Merrimack, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Before or After School Daycare in Merrimack

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Nashua Adult Learning Center - Mt. Pleasant James Mastricola Upper School
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

Parents praise the Nashua Adult Learning Center for excellent childcare and educational programs. The facility offers comprehensive services including daycare for infants and young children with enrichment activities, plus adult education courses ranging from GED preparation to business software training. Staff are noted as caring, understanding, and knowledgeable with flexible scheduling and competitive pricing.

Caring and understanding staffspacious and neat facilitiesmusic classes and enrichment activities for children
Address
26 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack, NH
Phone
(603) 882-9080
Nashua Adult Learning Center - Mt. Pleasant Reeds Ferry School
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

Parents praise the Nashua Adult Learning Center for excellent instruction and care across multiple programs. The facility offers quality childcare for infants and young children with included meals and activities, along with well-regarded adult education courses in GED preparation, computer skills, and accounting. Staff are described as understanding, flexible, and welcoming.

Spacious and neat facilityquality instructionflexible scheduling
Address
15 Lyons Road, Merrimack, NH
Phone
(603) 882-9080 EXT 317
Nashua Adult Learning Center - Mt. Pleasant Thornton Ferry School
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

Parents praise the Nashua Adult Learning Center for its dual offerings of quality childcare and adult education programs. The daycare receives high marks for attentive staff, engaging activities, inclusive amenities, and flexible scheduling, while the adult programs are noted for knowledgeable instructors, affordable pricing, and self-paced learning options.

Caring and attentive staffengaging activities (musicpainting
Address
134 Camp Sargent Road, Merrimack, NH
Phone
(603) 882-9080 EXT 319
Nashua Adult Learning Center - Mt. Pleasant
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

Parents praise the Nashua Adult Learning Center for its welcoming staff, spacious facilities, and comprehensive programs. The daycare offers inclusive amenities like music classes, painting, sand tables, and outdoor activities, with all formula and baby food provided. The center maintains flexible scheduling with no holiday closures and typically operates with a waitlist due to high demand.

Caring and attentive staffspacious and neat facilityinclusive meals and supplies
Address
7 School Street, Merrimack, NH
Phone
(603) 882-9080 EXT 313

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 before or after school daycares in Merrimack, New Hampshire, out of 14 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 Merrimack, 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
Merrimack offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 10 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 4 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 Merrimack for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Merrimack 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.