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1.Joyful Noise

515 Daniel Webster Highway Unit D MERRIMACK, NH

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5 mi

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Joyful Noise is a state licensed childcare center that provides quality care and education for Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Students in our Before and After school and Summer Camp Program. We provide A safe, engaging, and inclusive environment that individualizes based on student’s needs.
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Care Member says "My infant goes here and I am really happy how well he is treated and I feel safe leaving him here which is the best feeling as a mom. "
Preschool
Child care
Developmental (play-based)

2.The Launching Pad by Basic Beginnings

53 NORTHEASTERN BLVD NASHUA, NH

14 mi

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We provide a safe, healthy learning environment that supports social and emotional development, with positive guidance. Each child is treated as an individual and is encouraged and challenged accordingly. We know that a parent knows their child best and we will work together with you to decide how to help your child learn and develop. Our child-centered programs, classrooms and curriculum are in accordance with the New Hampshire Department of Education preschool standards and are designed to…
Child care
Preschool
Academic
Kindergarten
Day Care
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
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3.IT'S A CHILD'S WORLD

32 HOOKSETT RD AUBURN, NH

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10 mi

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Are you looking for an early childhood experience where your child’s curiosity is honored, their voice is valued, and their learning is joyfully led by their own discoveries? At It's a Child's World, we believe children are capable, competent, and full of potential. Rooted in the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education, our program nurtures early childhood development through child led learning, play-based exploration, and collaborative discovery! It’s a Child’s World is a Reggio…
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Care Member says "My two children have attended it’s a Childs world for daycare and preschool and we have all loved it. The children loved playing outside and learning through play. Me and my husband loved the safe and nurturing environment the teachers provide. "
Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Child care
Developmental (play-based)

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4.Kiddie Academy of Windham

156 HAVERHILL RD WINDHAM, NH

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13 mi

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Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early childhood education.
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Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls. Highly recommend!"
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Child care
Preschool
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5.A Place to Grow at North Salem Village

15 Ermer Road Unit 107 SALEM, NH

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17 mi

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A Place to Grow at North Salem Village offers a quiet atmosphere perfect for children who prefer a smaller and more personal environment. The playground is fully fenced in and has trees and a swing set for playing. The quiet location offers opportunities to interact with local businesses like yoga, animal care, and a pizza shop. Curriculum and learning opportunities are designed to meet NH Early Learning Guidelines and guide the daily activities throughout the center.
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Care Member says "Needed daycare last summer for my granddaughter and I found A Place to Grow especially Destiny is very good with the kids and her staff is loved by all the kids. I like their philosophy about learning through doing and exploring. I went back again this summer even thought I had an opportunity to get a place closer to my work for less money. My granddaughter loves it there and that’s what matters most"
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Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Cooperative
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6.Four Seasons Childcare

19 keewaydin dr unit 5 SALEM, NH

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19 mi

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We provide a safe, nurtuing, and engaging environment where children learn, play, and grow through every season. We offer developmentally age-appropriate classrooms from infants through Pre-K.
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Care Member says "We have had such a wonderful experience at Four Seasons Daycare. The staff is incredibly caring, patient, and creative, always finding fun and engaging ways to help the children learn and grow. The director is present, responsive, and genuinely invested in both the kids and their families. It’s clear that everyone truly cares, and we’re so grateful to be part of such a nurturing community."
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Outdoor/nature
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7.Amazing Grace Kiddie Kare LLC

505 Nashua Road, Unit 3&4 D DRACUT, MA

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20 mi

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At Amazing Grace Kiddie Kare, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive. Our goal is to provide high-quality early childhood education that supports each child's cognitive, social, emotional, physical, language, and spiritual development while building a strong foundation for lifelong learning. What Sets Amazing Grace Kiddie Kare Apart Amazing Grace Kiddie Kare is more than a childcare program—we strive to be a…
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Linda B. says "They are an excellent daycare facility that has cared for all three of my children. The best form of compliment is to keep going back, and my youngest is still there now."
Child care
Faith based
Academic
Preschool
Day Care
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative

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8.Bedford Martial Arts Academy

292 Route 101 Bedford, NH

< 1 mi

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Our mission is to ensure each child leaves our program a better version of themselves. We accomplish our mission every day with our team of Child Development Experts offering the area's Premiere After School Pickup Program Serving the Bedford, Amherst, and Merrimack School Districts. We also offer Day Camps for school aged children. We are fully licensed by the State of NH Child Care Licensing Bureau.
Child care
Developmental (play-based)

9.Creative Kids Preschool

155 Route 101 Bedford, NH

< 1 mi

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Creative Kids Preschool at The Bedford Youth Performing Company (BYPC) is an arts and sciences preschool dedicated to growing the gift within each child, fulfilling the vision and mission of BYPC. With an arts integrated curriculum Creative Kids Preschool is the perfect place to start your child's learning experiences in Bedford, NH. As a New Hampshire state licensed arts and sciences preschool, we open the doors for children ages 2 to 6 to learn naturally by respecting their distinctive…
Kindergarten
Preschool
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature

10.PART TIME ONLY!: THE LAMB'S WORKSHOP

1 COVENANT WAY BEDFORD, NH

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1 mi

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PART TIME ONLY: The Lamb’s Workshop is a nonprofit Christian preschool and kindergarten. Our morning classes go from 8:30-12 with some afternoon enrichment opportunities available. We have a wonderful, experienced staff that is devoted to teaching our students in an atmosphere of Christian love and encouragement. Our goal is that every child leaves the program better prepared for future school years, knowing the Lord God created them and loves them.
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Care Member says "Our three girls really enjoyed preschool and kindergarten at the Lamb’s workshop. The teachers are really great and take the time to get to know the students. The shows that they put on throughout the year are really cute! "
Kindergarten
Preschool
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)

11.Trinity Early Learning Center

12 STATION RD BEDFORD, NH

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3 mi

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The Trinity Early Learning Center (TELC) currently serves families in Bedford, Manchester, Nashua, Milford, Merrimack, Amherst, Goffstown, Raymond, Salem, and Epsom. TELC is an aligned ministry of Trinity Life Community. In 2015, Trinity Life Community, seeing that childcare was one of the area's greatest needs, began to develop TELC as a way of serving Bedford and the surrounding communities. In 2017, TELC opened its doors to its first families. As a community we recognize: -The…
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Care Member says "Our daughter was so happy being there from 13 months old to Kindergarten! The staff and teachers demonstrated care and commitment to each child"
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Child care
Outdoor/nature

12.Manchester Child Development Center

2020 Goffs Falls Rd Manchester, NH

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4 mi

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Manchester Child Development Center is a learning and development community strategically situated in 2020 Goffs Falls Rd, Manchester, NH. Their facility offers school programs for children in nursery up to children in kindergarten. Their center is also open for after school care for school-aged kids. The center offers a hands approach to learning with a stress on phonics and full day learning programs.
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Care Member says "My son has been attending for two years and absolutely loves it. The facility is incredibly clean, and the teachers and staff are outstanding—warm, friendly, and just the right amount of strict. They create a supportive, family-oriented environment and are always easygoing and understanding. Highly recommend!"
Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool

13.YMCA of Downtown Manchester

30 Mechanice St Manchester, NH

5 mi

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The YMCA of Downtown Manchester nurtures the potential of every child by supporting their unique youth development journey through holistic programming. From cradle to career, the Y provides all youth with the tools and resources they need to succeed in life. Child care offerings include: INFANTS/TODDLERS (6 MONTHS - 3 YEARS) Our highly devoted team work hard to ignite every child's love of learning each and every day. In the toddler classroom, children experience an array of developmentally…
Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool

14.growing years

130 Harvell St Manchester, NH

5 mi

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In-Home daycare
Child care
Preschool

15.Alpha-Bits Learning Center, Inc.

333 Allard Drive Manchester, NH

5 mi

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Alpha Bits Learning Centers Inc. is a privately owned child care facility located at 333 Allard Drive. Manchester, NH. Their establishment serves a maximum of 300 children per school year. They seek to improve and enhance the child's mental, physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and social behavior.
Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool

16.LISA'S TIPPY TOES DAYCARE AND LEARNING CENTER

33 BABOOSIC LAKE RD MERRIMACK, NH

5 mi

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We have been servicing children since February 9, 1998. We are located next door to the Merrimack Police Department and across the street from the Mastricola Elementary and Upper Elementary schools. We offer care for children 6 weeks to 12 years with a before and after school program with transportation. Weekly music classes, field trips and very hands on academics including phonics, math, science and social studies.
Kindergarten
Academic
Preschool
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Outdoor/nature

17.Goffstown Creative Kids Academy

231 Mast Rd. Goffstown, NH

5 mi

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18.YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown

116 Goffstown Back Road Goffstown, NH

5 mi

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The YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown nurtures the potential of every child by supporting their unique youth development journey through holistic programming. From cradle to career, the Y provides all youth with the tools and resources they need to succeed in life. Child care offerings include: KINDERGARTEN WRAP AROUND (3 YEARS - 6 YEARS) This program is offered at the YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown to provide your children with quality care opposite the half day school at Glen Lake. Our…
Kindergarten
Academic

19.Little Sprouts - Merrimack

706 Milford Road Merrimack, NH

6 mi

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Little Sprouts Merrimack is conveniently located along Route 101A and off Exit 8 on Route 3, perfectly placed for working families and nearby neighbors. With modern features, brightly-colored spaces, an extensive playground and indoor play spaces, this school is a welcoming environment that inspires a lifelong love of learning.

20.HOLY CROSS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

420 ISLAND POND RD MANCHESTER, NH

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6 mi

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Education of the heart is as important as education of the mind. Our faith-based program emphasizes character development where caring about one another and our community is as important as learning how to read, write and count. Our beautiful playground is designed for a Nature Base Certified Outdoor Classroom. Our full year program is available from 7:00 -5:00.
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Care Member says "If you want your children to learn about respect, compassion, sharing, planting, independence, this is the place. They plant vegetables and flowers, cook, draw, ride bikes the list is endless. My granddaughter wishes she could go on weekends. Reading, writing, story telling. Beautiful play yard with mud tables, swings, trees, gardens. My girls went there 35 years ago and all my grandchildren have attended. I honestly cannot say one negative thing about Holy Cross!"
Waldorf
Kindergarten
Child care
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
Montessori
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)

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Joyful Noise

My infant goes here and I am really happy how well he is treated and I feel safe leaving him here which is the best feeling as a mom.

- Care member

IT'S A CHILD'S WORLD

My two children have attended it’s a Childs world for daycare and preschool and we have all loved it. The children loved playing outside…

- Care member

Kiddie Academy of Windham

My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care…

- Natalie V.

FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Bedford, NH

After-school programs near you in Bedford, NH vary in length depending on the program, both in how many hours your child will meet each time and how many weeks the program lasts. Some after-school programs may last for a few hours after school completes each day for the entire school year, while others might offer after-school activities for an hour onece a week. Ultimately, the duration of these after-school programs is going to depend on the activity, seasonality, and other factors.

After school programs near you in Bedford, NH provide students with an opportunity to explore interests outside of classroom learning, build mentoring relationships, and develop a sense of community. These programs foster important social and emotional skills such as collaboration, responsibility, communication and problem-solving. They also help build self-confidence and enable informal educational experiences in a safe environment after the school day is over. After school programs are beneficial to both students’ academic and personal growth.

Depending on the program, activities in Bedford, NH may include tutoring, computer classes, academic clubs and recreational sports teams. Some after-school programs also offer fun arts and crafts classes, music lessons and field trips. The primary purpose of after-school programs is to provide an environment where children can safely learn and grow while having a great time, and there are many avenues available to achieving this.

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