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Adult Learning Center - Adventure Club After School Program (see ad on pg. 12, 38 & 44)
4 Lake St., Nashua 882-9080 x212
Adventure Club provides before and after-school care in Nashua, Merrimack, Hudson and Litchfield elementary schools. We offer a safe and stimulating atmosphere where children are surrounded by friends and supervised by our caring and experienced staff. Our goal is to allow parents to work knowing that their children are safe and happy. Reduced rates available to eligible families. We provide homework support, arts and crafts, and outdoor recreation in a fun, safe environment. Open every school day.
Amazing Children
4 Commerce Way, Barrington 664-8868
Anctil’s Martial Arts & Fitness Super Center
300 Main St., Nashua 595-4402
Big Kids’ City at The World Schools
138 Spit Brook Road, Nashua 888-1982
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua (see ad on pg. 17)
47 Grand Ave., Nashua 883-0523
Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley
56 Mont Vernon St., Milford 672-1002
Cozy Kids Child Care
3 Sanborn Road, Londonderry 437-5437
Fun After School Program
40 Stickney Terrace, Hampton 929-4466
Goddard School, The
8 Townsend West, Nashua 594-2800
Greater Manchester Family YMCA
30 Mechanic St., Manchester 623-3558
Infant Jesus School
3 Crown St., Nashua 889-2649
Kiddie Academy (see ad on pg. 13)
156 Haverhill Road, Windham 882-5434
Little Frogs & Polliwogs
3011 Brown Ave., Manchester 669-2695
www.littlefrogsandpolliwogs.com
Nutfield Community YMCA
206 Rockingham Road, Londonderry 437-9622
Racquet Club of Concord
10 Garvins Falls Road, Concord 224-7787
Saint Francis of Assisi School
9 St. Francis Way, Litchfield 424-3312
South Range Elementary School
1 Drury Lane, Derry 432-1219
www.derry.k12.nh.us/srs/index.html
St. Anthony School
148 Belmont St., Manchester 622-0414
Strafford County YMCA
63 Lowell St., Rochester 332-7334
Villa Augustina School
208 South Mast St., Goffstown 497-2361
World Schools, The (see ad on pg. 5)
138 Spit Brook Road, Nashua 888-1982
Child care and early learning programs
A Little Folks School House
71 Mooresville Road, Manchester 668-5956
2020 Goffs Falls Road, Manchester 668-2494
Above & Beyond Childcare
1461 Hooksett Road, Hooksett 627-4161
www.aboveandbeyondchildcare.com
Adult Learning Center - Early Childhood Adventures Program (see ad on pg. 12, 38 & 44)
4 Lake St., Nashua 882-9080 x216
The Adult Learning Center’s Early Childhood Adventures Program, accredited by NAEYC and licensed by the State of New Hampshire, offers high quality, affordable childcare for children from 6 weeks through pre-kindergarten. Our credentialed, professional staff provides a nurturing, safe and predictable environment that instills in children love of learning and fosters growth in all areas of development: physical, social, emotional and language.
Adventures In Learning
18 Rockingham Road, Londonderry 432-4044
www.adventuresinlearningnh.com
Ages & Stages Learning Center
499 Main St., Hampstead 329-6122
All About Me
8 Main St., Plaistow 378-0155
Allds Street Child Development Center - Head Start
134 Allds St., Nashua 889-7812
Alpha Bits Learning Center, Inc.
333 Allard Drive, Manchester 641-6642
227 Londonderry Turnpike, Manchester 624-6650
www.alphabitslearningcenter.com
Amazing Children
4 Commerce Way, Barrington 664-8868
Amherst Kindermusik & More
76 Route 101A, Cobblestone Corner, Amherst 769-3161
Ann Mawee’s Kinderkare
21 Dakin St., Concord 224-2057
Appleseeds Day School
15 Hampton Road, Exeter 772-9995
Applewood Learning Center
1 Palmer Drive, Londonderry 434-3139
Auburn Montessori School
78 Rockingham Road, Auburn 627-1691
Blocks to Books Children’s Center
129 Route 27, Raymond 895-5323
Bright Horizons (see ad on pg. 35)
www.brighthorizons.com/nhparenting 866-854-1958
Bright Horizons provides children, families, and caregivers with the means to work together and achieve their very best. Through developmentally appropriate programs, a loving faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and friendships that begin in infancy, children who come to Bright Horizons Centers build a strong foundation for lifelong learning, exploration, and success.
Bronstein Head Start
41 Central St., Nashua 882-3384
Calico Kids
2 Winter St., Windham 883-7582
Child Development Center - Moore Center Services
195 McGregor St., Unit 400, Manchester 206-2738
Child Guidance Early Learning Center
75 Talbot St., Manchester 625-1880
Childhood Quality Matter, Inc. - Nurture & Nature Children’s Center
171 Exeter Road, Newfields 772-3811
Children in Motion, Inc.
274 County Farm Road, Dover 743-3312
Children Unlimited Inc.
182 West Main St., Conway 447-6356
Children’s Choice Early Learning Center
15 Hammond Road, Milford 672-5447
Children’s Garden School
290 Peverly Road, Portsmouth 431-6565
Children’s Learning Center at St. Paul’s School
325 Pleasant St., Concord 229-5576
Children’s Winter Garden
121 Manchester St., Nashua 882-9490
Clubhouse Day Care
13 Peabody Road, Derry 434-7897
Concord Head Start
67 Old Loudon Road, Concord 224-6492 x101
Country Christian Day Care
86 Rod Gun Club Road, Chester 887-6176
Country View Day School
89 Valley St., Laconia 528-8557
Cozy Kids Child Care
3 Sanborn Road, Londonderry 437-5437
Create & Discover Learning Center
176 Main St., Salem 894-5250
www.createanddiscover.tripod.com
Creative Little Angels Child Care
40 Mammoth Road, Londonderry 432-2535
Creative Years Child Development and Learning Center
30 Broad St., Nashua 880-7304
D & B Child Care Enterprises, LLC
48 Wildflower Circle, Unit 2, Somersworth 692-5946
Derry Montessori School
65 East Broadway, Derry 432-8345
Discovery Child Enrichment Center
30 Rye St., Pease International Tradeport Portsmouth 334-6336
Dover Children’s Center
43 Back River Road, Dover 742-7637
Dover Head Start
62A Whittier St., Dover 742-1732
Dynamic Foundations for Children
90 Bridge St., Pelham 635-1710
Eager Beaver Day Care
722 Mast Road, Manchester 669-6277
Early Childhood Center at Rivier College
420 South Main St., Nashua 847-8240
www.rivier.edu/ecc/default.aspx
Early Enrichment Center
16 Chenel Drive, Concord 224-3282
Early Head Start
160 Silver St., Manchester 668-8010
Early Learning Center of Milford
352 Elm St., Milford 672-1949
Early Years Kindergarten & Child Care
71 Indian Rock Road, Windham 432-0026
East Side Learning Center
164 East Side Drive, Concord 224-2717
Easter Seals - The Family Place
61 Route 27/107, Cozy Corners Plaza, Suite 5 Raymond 895-1522
Easter Seals Child Care Center
555 Auburn St., Manchester 623-8863
Educare Day Care & Learning Center
379 Goffstown Road, Goffstown 627-3392
Eleventh Street Head Start
24 11th St., Nashua 882-6278
Emmanuel Child Care Center
24 Eastern Ave., Rochester 332-5353
End of the Rainbow Learning Center
870 Hayward St., Manchester 644-3525
Endless Opportunities for Children
47 Pelham Road, Salem 893-7710
Epping Head Start
213B Main St., Epping 679-2892
FireHouse Child Development Center at Concord YMCA
44 Warren St., Concord 228-9622
First Choice for Children
304 Pembroke St., Route 3, Pembroke 485-8613
First Impressions Learning Center
472 Route 111, Hampstead 329-6333
Follow The Rainbow Daycare
159 Pine St., Nashua 881-8881
Garrison City Early Childhood Center
105 Durham Road, Dover 343-1214
Gateway to Learning Nursery School, Preschool & Kindergarten
12 Main St., Newfields 778-7596
Gingerbread House of Hudson
23 Burnham Road, Hudson 882-6466
Goddard School, The
8 Townsend West, Nashua 594-2800
Great Bay Kids Company
13 School St., Exeter 772-4132
3 Simon’s Lane, Newmarket 659-2324
81 New Hampshire Ave., Portsmouth 766-5437
Greater Manchester Family YMCA - Downtown Manchester
30 Mechanic St., Manchester 623-3558
Green Sprouts (see ad on pg. 47)
5 Industrial Drive, Windham
greensproutsllc@aol.com
Growing Imaginations Early Learning Center
188 Elm St., Milford 673-9662
Growing Years Early Learning Center
130 Harvell St., Manchester 625-5823
Hampton Falls Childcare Center
98 Lafayette Road, Route 1, Hampton Falls 926-9551
Harmony Learning Center of Bedford
54 Constitution Drive, Bedford 472-5451
Harrisville Childrens Center
66 Main St., Harrisville 827-3905
Hillsboro Head Start and Child Care
21 School St., Hillsboro 464-3136
Hollis Preschool (see ad on pg. 6)
5 Market Place, Hollis 465-3089
Holy Cross Early Childhood Center (see ad on pg. 42)
420 Island Pond Road, Manchester 668-0510
HCECC is conveniently located off Mammoth Road. When schools close our childcare services are open. We offer summer programs for 4s, 5s and 6s. Learn more at our website www.holycrossecc.com.
Hudson Head Start
190 Derry Road, Hudson 598-4135
Humpty Dumpty Nursery & Kindergarten
22 Lovewell St., Nashua 882-6075
I Can Be Me, Too Child Care
233 Route 108, Somersworth 749-0730
Imagination Village
9 North Main St., Concord 225-1060
Imaginations - A Child’s Place
903 Whittier Hwy, Route 25, Moultonboro 476-8400
Imprints Day School
14 Lafayette Road, North Hampton 964-2230
J.P. Kids & Co
33 Indian Rock Road, Route 111, Windham 432-5010
Kiddie Academy (see ad on pg. 13)
156 Haverhill Road, Windham 882-5434
We educate children using our “Life Essentials” curriculum providing activities and programs that set the foundation for lifelong learners. Our teachers are attentive to every child’s needs allowing them to learn at their own pace. We provide nutritious meals served family style to promote social and independent skills. We designed our academy to meet the highest security and safety standards.
Kiddie Konnection
301 Derry Road, Hudson 883-4310
Kiddie Korner Day Care
130 Silver St., Manchester 627-4190
Kids Club - Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua
47 Grand Ave., Nashua 883-0523
Kids Day Care
47 Heritage Circle, Hudson 886-7970
Kids Inn Early Learning Centers
67 Route 101A, Amherst 672-1199
628 Daniel Webster Hwy., Merrimack 424-6000
Kids Junction
1 Sundial Ave., Hesser College, Manchester 647-4747
Kids’ Krossroads
15 Ermer Road, Suite 107, Salem 890-0085
Kids Learning Village & Child Care Center
276 Goffstown Back Road, Goffstown 668-3674
Kids-N-More Child Care Center
314 Durham Road, Route 108, Madbury 740-4224
Kids University
231 Mast Road, Goffstown 497-8358
Kimba’s Kids Child Care Center
43 Bridge St., Pelham 635-8941
KinderCare Learning Center
3 Upjohn St., Bedford 621-7485
7 Garden Lane, Londonderry 432-2288
10 Mohawk Drive, Londonderry 437-0157
1066 Front St., Manchester 668-1313
325 Daniel Webster Hwy., Merrimack 424-0767
4 Continental Blvd., Merrimack 423-9779
71 Deerwood Drive, Nashua 886-9085
3 Holiday Circle, Nashua 897-1255
Kingston Children’s Center
12 Church St., Kingston 642-3200
Lamb’s Workshop, The (see ad on pg. #)
One Covenant Way, Bedford 472-2113
Launching Pad Child Learning Center
53 Northeastern Blvd., Nashua 880-6395
Learning Adventures Early Childhood Center
51 Old Bedford Road, Bedford 669-2811
Learning Center at Concord Hospital, The
139 Langley Parkway, Concord 224-0590
Learning Path Childcare Center, The
16 Route 111, Derry 893-4948
Litchfield Little School
8 Cutler Road, Litchfield 881-5888
Little Angels Learning Center
1701 Hooksett Road, Hooksett 485-6166
Little Apples Day Care Learning Center
39 Back River Road, Bedford 625-2273
1160 Hooksett Road, Hooksett 625-2273
Little Blessings Preschool & Child Care
1035 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth 431-1809
Little Einsteins Preschool Learning Center, LLC
199 Route 101, PO Box 904, Amherst 673-3022
Little Frogs & Polliwogs
3011 Brown Ave., Manchester 669-2695
www.littlefrogsandpolliwogs.com
Little Rising Stars Child Care Center
191 S. Jewett St., Manchester 644-5437
Little Scholars Learning Village
1 Sand Hill Road, Salem 893-0898
Main Street Kids Connection
10 Main St., Goffstown 497-4014
Merrimack Valley Counseling
39 Simon St. #2A, Nashua 888-4347
www.merrimackvalleycounseling.org
Merrimack Valley Learning Center
26 Washington St., Penacook 753-6429
Minds in Motion
317 W. Hollis St., Nashua 883-1036
Monadnock Community Early Learning Center
PO Box 262, Peterborough 532-6021
Monarch School of New England
61 Eastern Ave., Rochester 332-2848
Montessori Children’s Center of Concord
131 Hoit Road, Concord 224-8088
Montessori Children’s Garden, LLC (see ad on pg. 28)
36 North Mast St., Goffstown 384-3404
www.montessorichildrensgarden.us
Mrs. B’s Kindergarten & Preschool
29 Summer St., Northfield 286-4244
Mud Pies & Make Believe
266 Main St., East Hampstead 378-9310
Mulberry Child Care & Preschool
72 Mirona Road, Portsmouth 431-8010
My First School
137 Winnicunnet Road, Hampton 926-9614
Nashua Child Development Center
134 Allds St., Nashua 889-7812
Nashua Child Learning Center (see ad on pg. 41)
5 Saint Laurent St., Nashua 883-4356
www.community-chapel.org/nclc.aspx
A variety of planned experiences for young children in the environment of a Christian Preschool since 1974. State of NH licensed plus status with degreed and credentialed teachers, developmentally appropriate curriculum, specialized instruction in music and creative movement. Call for openings.
Nature of Things, The
4 Merrit Parkway, Nashua 881-4815
New Beginnings Child Care Center
47 Depot Road, Manchester 647-6500
Next Generation Infant & Toddler Center
568 Portsmouth Ave., Greenland 422-9582
NH Odd Fellows Home Children’s Center
200 Pleasant St., Concord 225-6644
Noah’s Ark Child Care Center
491 E. Industrial Park Drive, Manchester 669-7990
On The Brighter Side
501 South Porter St., Manchester 668-5336
Patsy’s House Day Care & Learning Center
76 Lawrence Road, Salem 898-5655
Perfect Place for Children
35 Old Gage Hill Road South, Pelham 635-9207
Pine Hill Waldorf School
Abbot Hill Road, Wilton 654-6003
Plaistow Learning Center
95 Plaistow Road, Plaistow 382-4500
Portsmouth Head Start
100 Campus Drive, Suite 22, Portsmouth 422-8231
Purple Panther Preschool (see ad on pg. #)
36 Riverside Drive, Nashua 589-8561
Precious Moments Living Treasures, LLC
1201 Candia Road, Manchester 625-4224
Preschool In The Village, The
11 Church St., Amherst 672-3168
Rachel’s Play School
Nashua 598-8015
Rainbowland Child Development Center
3 Rundlett Hill Road, Bedford 622-6766
Riverbend Parent-Child Centers
5 Market Lane, PO Box 2032, Concord 226-7510 x4320
Robin’s ChildsPlace
105 Lafayette Road, Hampton Falls 929-1976
Rochester Child Care Center
95 Charles St., Rochester 332-9333
Rose Byrne Head Start
40 Pine St., Manchester 668-8010
Seabrook Even Start Program - Seabrook Elementary School
256 Walton Road, Seabrook 474-2252
Second Start
17 Knight St., Concord 228-1341
Small Adventures Family Daycare & Learning Center
29 Route 101A, Amherst 673-1009
Small Steps Early Child Development Center
35 Manchester Road, Derry 537-0660
SNHS Inc. Early Head Start (see ad on pg. 45)
160 Silver St., Manchester 668-8010
SNHS Inc. Head Start (see ad on pg. 17)
40 Pine St., Manchester 668-8010
Southern New Hampshire Services, Inc. Head Start provides quality programs including part-day Head Start for income eligible families with 3-5 year olds, and full day childcare services for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Services include individualized curriculum, nutritious meals, opportunities for family involvement and family support. No cost for part day Head Start. Locations: Manchester, Nashua, Hudson, Hillsboro and Wilton.
Somersworth Early Learning Center
15 Bartlett Ave., Somersworth 692-2081
St. Marie’s Child Care Center
133 Wayne St., Manchester 668-2356
Strafford County Head Start
150 Wakefield St., Rochester 335-3611
Sunrise Children’s Center
94 Route 101A, Amherst 886-0110
Tender Years Childcare and Learning Center
3 Chester Turnpike, Allenstown 485-8932
Tic-Tac-Tots Preschool
145 Londonderry Turnpike, Hooksett 641-8687
TRG Learning Center, LLC
643 North Mast Road, New Boston 497-3202
Tri-County Head Start
610 Sullivan St., Berlin 752-7138
Tumbleweeds Childcare
17 Prince St., Wilton 654-5390
UNH - Child Study & Development Center (see ad on pg. 19)
22 O’Kane Road, Durham 862-2853
Villa Augustina School
208 South Mast St., Goffstown 497-2361
VNA Child Care Center
435 South Main St., Manchester 666-5982
Wee Play School - Mill 3
200 Bedford St., Manchester 627-5806
West Side Child Development Center
195 McGregor St., Manchester 623-2332
Whole Child Center
523 West Main St., Tilton 286-7077
Wilton Head Start
24 Maple St., Wilton 654-6755
Windham Learning Tree Academy (see ad on pg. 10)
4 Cobbetts Pond Road, Windham 965-3484
www.windhamlearningtreeacademy.com
We are a Private Preschool and Kindergarten Program for children ages 3 through 6. We offer a before and after school program called Constructive Kids Club for children in Public through third grade. We offer individualized curriculum, flexible scheduling, snacks, transportation, enrichment programs including yoga, Sports Stars Fitness, music, culinary arts, Italian foreign language and culture and much more.
Wonder Years Learning Center
44 Birch Ave., Derry 432-0505
393 Main St., Salem 890-0155
Wonderworks Learning Center
1 Verney Drive, Greenfield 547-3311 x1350
World of Discovery, Inc., The
182 Rockingham Road, Londonderry 537-2338
World Schools, The (see ad on pg. 5)
138 Spit Brook Road, Nashua 888-1982
The World Schools, an enriched, accredited (NAEYC & NEASC), private, non-denominational Infant to Grade 8 school is located in a beautiful 22,000 sf, state-of-the-art facility in Nashua, NH. For over 30 years, The World Schools has nurtured and enhanced the development of the whole child while advocating for comprehensive student success through quality, enriched educational experiences and by embracing the whole family.
Adult Learning Center - Early Childhood Adventures Program (see ad on pg. 12, 38 & 44)
4 Lake St., Nashua 882-9080 x216
Amazing Children
4 Commerce Way, Barrington 664-8868
Derry Montessori School
65 East Broadway, Derry 432-8345
Early Childhood Center at Rivier College (see ad on pg. 26)
420 South Main St., Nashua 847-8240
www.rivier.edu/ecc/default.aspx
The Early Childhood Center provides education and care for children: infancy through kindergarten and summer camp for preschoolers. As a professional development school for the College’s early childhood education program, the ECC models best practices in the education and care of young children. Registered nurse, highly qualified teachers, spacious classrooms with observation areas, large playgrounds and indoor playspace.
Goddard School, The
8 Townsend West, Nashua 594-2800
Green Sprouts (see ad on pg. 47)
5 Industrial Drive, Windham greensproutsllc@aol.com
Green Sprouts is committed to providing a safe, nurturing and harmonious environment where children can develop and families are respected. Our program offers a developmentally appropriate approach to learning, outdoor and gardening curriculums, and a natural yard in an eco-healthy, environmentally friendly setting. We encourage partnerships and open communication and provide support to our children, families, staff and community.
Little Frogs & Polliwogs
3011 Brown Ave., Manchester 669-2695
www.littlefrogsandpolliwogs.com
Merrimack Valley Day Care Services
19 N. Fruit St., Concord 224-1632
Rainbowland Child Development Center
3 Rundlett Hill Road, Bedford 622-6766
SNHS Inc. Early Head Start (see ad on pg. 45)
160 Silver St., Manchester 668-8010
Southern New Hampshire Services, Inc. Early Head Start offers a warm supportive environment for families. Affordable center based infant and toddler care for ages 6 weeks - 3 years old includes meals, diapers & formula. No cost home based services focus on prenatal education, child development and family support. Income eligibility requirements. Locations: Manchester and Nashua.
SNHS Inc. Head Start (see ad on pg. 17)
40 Pine St., Manchester 668-8010
Treehouse Learning Center, The
3 Lund Road, Nashua 883-8474
World Schools, The (see ad on pg. 5)
138 Spit Brook Road, Nashua 888-1982
Child Care Project
17 Lebanon St., Suite 2, Hanover 800-323-5446
Child Care Services Resource & Referral
300 Gorham Hill Road, Gorham 466-5437
Childcare Resource & Referral, SNNS, Inc. Outreach Center
134 Allds St., Nashua 889-3440
Childcare Services
8 Centerville Drive, Salem 893-8446
City of Nashua - Child Care Services
18 Mulberry St., Nashua 589-4540
Community Action Program - Rockingham County (Portsmouth)
7 Junkins Ave., Portsmouth 800-556-9300
Easter Seals Child Care Resource & Referral
2 Industrial Park Drive, Concord 800-307-2737 x8420
555 Auburn St., Manchester 800-870-8728
Greater Salem Family Child Care Association
PO Box 1985, Salem 898-8316
Lakes Region Child Care Services, Inc.
22 Strafford St., Unit 4, Laconia 524-1235
Nashua Area Child Care Resource and Referral Service
134 Allds St., Nashua 877-211-0723
New Hampshire Bureau of Child Care Licensing
129 Pleasant St., Concord 800-852-3345 x4624
www.dhhs.state.nh.us/DHHS/BCCL/default.htm
Organization of Day Care Providers
1650 Elm St., Suite 201, Manchester 622-5009
Southwestern Community Services - Child First Child Care Services
63 Community Way, Keene 800-529-0005
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