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Daycares in Portsmouth, NH are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed daycares

Nurture & Nature Children's Center

My son has attended since infancy. I know he is safe, cared for, and happy at the center. We love the emphasis on outdoor education and...

- Elizabeth F.

Little Sprouts Stratham

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Little Sprouts! The staff is incredibly caring, patient, and attentive to the needs of our...

- Alex L.

Little Tree Education

This school is all about the whole child. Not only does my toddler feel loved by her teachers and staff but she feels like she can...

- Rachel

Daycare Centers Near Portsmouth

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YMCA of the Seacoast

550 Peverly Hill Road Portsmouth, NH

Child care
Afternoons are so much more fun at the Y School's Out Program at Camp Gundalow. This program is a great way for your child to make friends and enjoy some fun physical activity in a safe, structured environment with caring trained YMCA child care professionals. Families will also be able to register for onsite sports, health...
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Place For Friends And Fun

400 COOLIDGE DRIVE Portsmouth, NH

State license verified

Family child care in my home. I have space available for children 2 years old and up.
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Seacoast Community School

100 Campus Drive Suite. 20 Portsmouth, NH

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
Founded in 1967, we were formerly known as Community Child Care Center of Portsmouth. We offer Quality Early Learning for ages 8 weeks to 12 years. 10 Licensed and Accredited early childhood classrooms (National Association for the Education of Young Children), 2 licensed inclusive preschool classrooms in partnership with...
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Seacoast Community School

100 Campus Drive Ste 20 Portsmouth, NH

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
We offer a quality early learning program for ages 8 weeks to 12 years. We are nationally accredited for early childhood education. We offer an inclusive preschool, before & after school care for K - 5th grade, and full day summer programs.
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Community Day Care Center

1 Franklin Dr Portsmouth, NH

Preschool
Child care
Community Day Care Center is a licensed child care facility that offers full-time and part-time educational day care services to families living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The company offers NAEYC-accredited early learning programs for preschool children, ages 8 weeks to 6 years old. The company also offers various before and...
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Kaya, Unal Day Care

374 Lincoln Ave Portsmouth, NH

Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
Unal Kaya Day Care in Portsmouth, NH offers a loving, home-style, nurturing, and warm environment for children. The provide constant positive attention and allow the students to interact, thrive, and develop respectfully as well as positively with others. They work together with the parents to maintain a connection with the...
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Tostenson's Day Care Center

306 Thornton St Portsmouth, NH

Child care
Tostenson's Day Care Center is a licensed childcare provider located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire that caters to children ages six weeks to ten years old. It provides a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn and develop skills. The center is open Mondays through Fridays, from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM and accommodates...
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Little Blessings Preschool & Day Care

1035 Lafayette Rd Portsmouth, NH

Child care
Little Blessings Preschool and Day Care located at 1035 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, offers standard childcare and learning services. The center is open from six-thirty AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool, and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and...
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The Children's Garden

290 Peverly Hill Rd Portsmouth, NH

Child care
The Children's Garden is an early childhood center that offers preschool programs and extended day care services. The company is located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and offers different schedules to meet the needs of every family. The Children's Garden’s services are open to kids three years of age and up.
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Seacoast Community School

100 Campus Drive Ste 20 Portsmouth, NH

We off quality early learning programs for ages 8 weeks - 12 years. We are nationally accredited for early childhood education. We offer an inclusive preschool, before & after school programs for K-5th grade, and full-day summer programs.
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Community Child Care Center

96 Miller Ave Apt. 5 Portsmouth, NH

I have experience working with children of a variety of ages in a variety of circumstances. I love being outdoors and enjoy art activities. I am willing and able to nanny full time with enough notice.
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PATS FAMILY CHILD CARE

1400 Woodbury Ave Portsmouth, NH

In-Home daycare
Child care
Pat's Family Child Care offers a warm and caring atmosphere. They believe in family child care as an important extension of the child's family. They offer a flexible daily program to meet the needs and interests of children both in individual or group activities.
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Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
Discovery Child Enrichment Center, Inc. located in Portsmouth New Hampshire is a childcare provider that offers a nurturing environment for children. It provides developmentally appropriate curriculum that fits infants, toddlers, preschoolers and prekindergartens. The center has a capacity of 149 children at the maximum.
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Portsmouth KinderCare

72 MIRONA RD PORTSMOUTH, NH

State license verified

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Nurture & Nature Children's Center

171 Exeter Road Newfields, NH

5.0(2)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care

Elizabeth F. says "My son has attended since infancy. I know he is safe, cared for, and happy at the center. We love the emphasis on outdoor education and child-centered...

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Little Sprouts Stratham

1 PORTSMOUTH AVE STRATHAM, NH

5.0(2)

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
Welcome to Little Sprouts Early Education and Child Care in Stratham-Exeter, NH Our school offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s trusted a preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that are more than just “daycare,” our full-time and part-time options offer families the ideal...

Alex L. says "We couldn't be happier with our experience at Little Sprouts! The staff is incredibly caring, patient, and attentive to the needs of our children. Our...

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Little Tree Education

314 Route 108 Madbury, NH

4.0(5)
Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
Little Tree Education is an innovative, Montessori-based School in Madbury NH that serves modern families in the NH Seacoast and Dover, Durham, Madbury area. LTE is focused on redefining the standard of early education. If you value education from birth, LTE is for your family. Little Tree Education (LTE) is a school that...

Rachel says "This school is all about the whole child. Not only does my toddler feel loved by her teachers and staff but she feels like she can experiment and learn....

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Ms. Kristen's Child Care

1 Langs Lane Newmarket, NH

Hello, my name is Kristen Ward and here is a little about me. I graduated from The Nutmeg Conservatory in 2006. Shortly after I received an AS in Baking and Pastry at Johnson & Wales University and then a BS in Restaurant Management at the University of South Florida. After meeting my husband at USF he convinced me, a born...
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St. George's Child Care Center DBA Time of Wonder Early Learning Center

407 York Street York Harbor, ME

State license verified

Special needs
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Time of Wonder Early Learning Center provides high quality, affordable child care and learning experiences for all children. Our classrooms include Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers. Our early learning center provides children with the opportunity to engage in fun and educational activities, while forming new friendships with...
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Laura & Amanda At Home Daycare

15 Greenbriar Dr Eliot, ME

Two Stay at home moms looking to take on two kids each in Laura's beautiful Eliot home. Both moms have over 15 years of experience in childcare each. Amanda has a 3 year old boy and an 8 year old girl. Laura has a 7 year old boy and an 8 week old boy. We'd like to take on two kids each between the ages of 8 weeks and 3-4 years...
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FAQs for finding daycares near you in Portsmouth, NH

Daycare centers near you in Portsmouth, NH offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.

Daycares near you in Portsmouth, NH provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.

Finding the right daycare center near you in Portsmouth, NH for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Portsmouth, NH include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.

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