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Best Before or After School Daycare in Stratham, NH

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Stratham. Average rating: 4.87/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Stratham, New Hampshire at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.87/5
Parent reviews
57
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Stratham has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 57 parent reviews averaging 4.87/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 03885 zip code, averaging 4.87 stars across 6 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Stratham

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
    Acorn School
    4.62 score
    4.9(11)

    136 Winnicutt Road, Stratham, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Acorn School receives unanimous 5-star praise from parents who describe it as a magical, play-based learning environment with exceptional outdoor education. Parents consistently highlight the caring, skilled staff, strong community, and their children's love of learning and personal growth.

    Outdoor learning environmentplay-based curriculumskilled and nurturing teachersstrong sense of community
  2. 2
    Little Sprouts
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    1 Portsmouth Avenue, Stratham, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Little Sprouts Stratham receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across all age groups. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff, strong communication from leadership, clean facilities, and engaging curriculum that keeps children happy and learning. Multiple families have enrolled siblings and continued enrollment for years, reflecting high satisfaction.

    Caring and patient teachersstrong parent-teacher communicationclean well-maintained facilitye
  3. 3
    Richie Mcfarland Children'S Center
    4.55 score
    5(6)

    11 Sandy Point Road, Stratham, NH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Richie McFarland Children's Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's professionalism and helpfulness. Parents particularly highlight the center's effectiveness in speech development and special services through programs like Partners in Health. The facility is described as wonderful with exceptional, attentive staff who provide strong support and guidance.

    Exceptional case workersfast and attentive serviceprofessional staffhelpful and supportive

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Stratham

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
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Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.87avg rating
5 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Stratham zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
038856
4.87
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Stratham (– 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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Daycare types in Stratham

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Stratham, New Hampshire

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Stratham, New Hampshire, making up 17% of the 6 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 Stratham have an average rating of 4.87 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.87 stars. Our analysis covers 57 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Stratham, 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 Stratham

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Southern District Ymca School'S Out - Stratham
Before or After School Daycare
Address
39 Gifford Farm Road, Stratham, NH
Phone
(603) 642-3361

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Stratham, New Hampshire, out of 6 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 Stratham have an average Google rating of 4.87 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Stratham, 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
Stratham offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 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 Stratham for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Stratham 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.