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Recent preschool reviews in Portsmouth, NH

Little Sprouts Stratham

5.0

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 children have learned so much and look forward to returning each day. We appreciate the thoughtfulness that goes into preparing meaningful...

- Alex L.

Little Tree Education

5.0

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. Indoors and outdoors, the school has been thoughtfully built so that my toddler feels empowered to be independent and explore freely. Above the...

- Rachel

Nurture & Nature Children's Center

5.0

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 learning.

- Elizabeth F.

Acorn School Inc

5.0

We have two boys at Acorn School currently. It is truly an amazing place. It feels like a second home for our family. The teachers are so loving and giving, and make each child feel special. The focus of this school is on play and outdoors and letting kids be kids. I would highly recommend you...

- Christopher B.

Preschools in Portsmouth, NH

YMCA of the Seacoast

YMCA of the Seacoast

550 Peverly Hill Road, Portsmouth, NH

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...

Seacoast Community School

Seacoast Community School

100 Campus Drive Suite. 20, Portsmouth, NH

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...

Seacoast Community School

Seacoast Community School

100 Campus Drive Ste 20, Portsmouth, NH

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.

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...

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.

The Children's Garden

290 Peverly Hill Rd, Portsmouth, NH

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...

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...

Kaya, Unal Day Care

374 Lincoln Ave, Portsmouth, NH

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...

Community Day Care Center

1 Franklin Dr, Portsmouth, NH

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...

Little Sprouts Stratham

Little Sprouts Stratham

1 Portsmouth Avenue, STRATHAM, NH

5.0

(2)

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...
5.0
"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 children have learned so much and look forward to returning each day. We appreciate the thoughtfulness that goes...

Alex L.


Little Tree Education

Little Tree Education

314 Route 108, Madbury, NH

5.0

(4)

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...
5.0
"LTE is like no other early learning center in the area. It's fresh, modern layout and carefully prepared environment allows young children's self-help skills to flourish. The real-life tasks presented and materials provided, prepare children for life-long problem...

Jay


Nurture & Nature Children's Center

Nurture & Nature Children's Center

171 Exeter Road, Newfields, NH

5.0

(2)

5.0
"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 learning."

Elizabeth F.


Helping Hands Childcare Center

Helping Hands Childcare Center

1274 State Road, Eliot, ME

Helping Hands Childcare Center is currently accepting enrollments for children ages 1-6! We are a licensed Childcare facility with the capacity of 20 children. Our facility is located on 1274 State Road in Eliot, Maine not far from Routes 103, 95, 236, and the NH Border. Program Highlights:...

Ms. Kristen's Child Care

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...

Marcy's In-Home Daycare

Marcy's In-Home Daycare

12 Woodknoll Dr, North Hampton, NH

Hi! My name is Marcy and I have openings at my in-home daycare in North Hampton! Having had to look into daycare options for my stepson in the past and knowing how strict daycare centers can be, I am happy that I can be super flexible, not charge for when your child is not with me (or I am lucky...

In Home Provider

In Home Provider

142 Bog Rd, York, ME

Previously licensed Preschool in home and profession nanny to high profile family. Currently mom of 2 daughters age 5(June 27,2013) and 2(Oct 3, 2016). Recently built a new home with a separate daycare area but haven't decided on going full throttle yet but looking to keep things small and tight...

Offering In-home SUMMER CARE! Do you work from home and find it hard to have your child in the next room? I can help! I am offering a safe, enriching environment using a responsive and developmentally appropriate approach. I will guide your child through intentional, stimulating activities. I am an...

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...

Laura & Amanda At Home Daycare

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...

Acorn School Inc

136 Winnicutt Rd, Stratham, NH

5.0

(1)

Acorn School Inc is an early childhood education center that offers child care learning programs for pre-kindergarten kids. The company is based in Stratham, New Hampshire, and its services are geared towards children ages three to six years old. Acorn School Inc implements a play-based curriculum...
5.0
"We have two boys at Acorn School currently. It is truly an amazing place. It feels like a second home for our family. The teachers are so loving and giving, and make each child feel special. The focus of this school is on play and outdoors and letting kids be...

Christopher B.


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