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Best Before or After School Daycare in Salem, NH

Compare 6 before or after school daycare in Salem. Average rating: 4.69/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Salem, New Hampshire at a glance

Programs
6
Avg rating
4.69/5
Parent reviews
77
Top rated (4.5+)
7

Salem has 6 licensed before or after school daycare with 77 parent reviews averaging 4.69/5.7 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 70% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 03079 zip code, averaging 4.69 stars across 17 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Salem

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
    Endless Opportunities
    4.71 score
    5(12)

    47 Pelham Road, Salem, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Endless Opportunities receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, hands-on leadership of owner Sue and her engaged, supportive staff. Parents highlight the balanced curriculum combining outdoor play, classroom routines, and mixed-age interactions, along with excellent communication and minimal closures. Multiple families have enrolled siblings and report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten while developing strong social skills.

    Consistentcaring staff; hands-on owner involved at all levels; variety of age-appropriate activities; outdoor play; mixed-age interactions; structured routines preparing for kindergarten; easy communication via app; family-like atmosphere; clean facility; low illness rates; fair and competitive rates; minimal closures including snow days; attentive and patient teachers; flexible and accommodating
  2. 2
    Little Scholars Daycare
    4.45 score
    4.7(9)

    1 Sand Hill Road, Salem, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Little Scholars Daycare in Salem receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight caring, professional staff who treat children as individuals, provide engaging learning activities, and create a family-like environment. Children are reported to be excited and eager to attend.

    Individualized attention and ability-based groupingengaging educational activities and projectscaring and professional staffdaily outdoor and gym time
  3. 3

    401 Main Street Units102 & 106, Salem, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    HERE WE GROW LEARNING CENTER in Salem, NH receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the staff's warmth, involvement, and educational quality. Parents report their children are well-prepared for school and form lasting positive memories at the center. One parent left a brief negative review without providing details.

    Supportive and incredible staffcaring environmentstrong educational preparation for elementary schoolchildren ahead academically
  4. 4

    176 Main Street, Salem, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Create and Discover receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the responsive ownership, caring staff, and welcoming environment. However, two negative reviews criticize the staff's demeanor toward children and professionalism. The majority of reviewers recommend the facility and report their children are happy, learning, and well cared for.

    Responsive and awesome owner Michellewonderful and welcoming staffamazing teachers like Ms. Valsafe and fun environment
  5. 5

    196 Main Street, Salem, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Create and Discover receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the responsive ownership, welcoming staff, and quality care provided. However, two negative reviews express concerns about staff hostility and professionalism. Most parents report their children are happy, safe, and learning.

    Responsive owner Michellewelcoming and caring staffexcellent teachers like Ms. Val and Mrs. Juliesafe environment

Rating Distribution

Based on 10 daycares with Google ratings in Salem

4.5 - 5.0
7
4.0 - 4.4
3
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Salem zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
0307917
4.69
7

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Salem (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

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Medium

31–75 children

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Large

76–150 children

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Very Large

150+ children

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Before or After School Daycare in Salem, New Hampshire

There are 6 before or after school daycare in Salem, New Hampshire, making up 35% of the 17 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 Salem have an average rating of 4.69 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities, with 70% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.86 stars. Our analysis covers 77 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Salem, 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 Salem

Showing 6 results

Create And Discover
Before or After School Daycare
4

Create and Discover receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the responsive ownership, caring staff, and welcoming environment. However, two negative reviews criticize the staff's demeanor toward children and professionalism. The majority of reviewers recommend the facility and report their children are happy, learning, and well cared for.

Responsive and awesome owner Michellewonderful and welcoming staffamazing teachers like Ms. Val
Address
176 Main Street, Salem, NH
Phone
(603) 894-5250
Create And Discover
Before or After School Daycare
4

Create and Discover receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the responsive ownership, welcoming staff, and quality care provided. However, two negative reviews express concerns about staff hostility and professionalism. Most parents report their children are happy, safe, and learning.

Responsive owner Michellewelcoming and caring staffexcellent teachers like Ms. Val and Mrs. Julie
Address
196 Main Street, Salem, NH
Phone
(603) 894-7251
Lancaster Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
54 Millville Street, Salem, NH
Phone
(603) 894-7251
The Discovery Club @ Barron Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
55 Butler Street, Salem, NH
Phone
(603) 894-7251
The Discovery Club @ Barron Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
14 Main Street, Salem, NH
Phone
(603) 894-7251
The Discovery Club
Before or After School Daycare
Address
140 Zion Hill Road, Salem, NH
Phone
(603) 893-7062

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6 before or after school daycares in Salem, New Hampshire, out of 17 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 Salem have an average Google rating of 4.69 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities. About 70% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Salem, 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
Salem offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 11 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 6 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 Salem for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Salem 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.