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Great Expectations Preschool, LLC
5.0
Great Expectations has exceeded all of my expectations. I can't say enough about Tasha's creative approach to teaching, positive energy, nurturing personality and true passion for teaching at the pre-k level. The students are eager to learn and are exposed to at and above grade level concepts....
- Tara L
Children In Motion Inc
5.0
my child loves the center and is in great hands at all times!!
- Anonymous
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
Dover Children's Center
5.0
My child attended this day care for 5 years. The staff was wonderful and my child loved attending this center. I can't rate it high enough!
- Cybelle M
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...
The Old Landing Preschool provides a childcare program in Durham, North Carolina. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They also aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. The Old Landing...
Growing Places located in Durham NH is a childcare center and education provider that offers a happy and nurturing environment for children. It offers programs that ensure holistic development of infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school age children. Growing Places gives children hands-on...
Little Acorn Day Care is a fully licensed care center that offers daycare and education programs for infants to school-age children. Located at 80 North River Road, the company serves families who are residing in Durham, NH. Little Acorn Day Care has a maximum capacity of 17 children, and they admit...
Live and Learn Day Care in Durham, New Hampshire is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 76 children from six weeks to thirteen years of age. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child’s overall growth...
Great Expectations Preschool, LLC is a brand new preschool program for ages 3-6 located at 98 Hamilton Drive in Epping, NH. We offer full day (8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) and half day (8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.) programs. Prices start at just $60 per week and range up to $175 per week.
Great Expectations is...
5.0
"Great Expectations has exceeded all of my expectations. I can't say enough about Tasha's creative approach to teaching, positive energy, nurturing personality and true passion for teaching at the pre-k level. The students are eager to learn and are exposed to at...
We offer full and part time programs in a safe, nurturing environment. Children are exposed to a full early learning curriculum and have plenty of outdoor time in our country location. We enroll children from 6 weeks through Kindergarten. We use hands on approaches as often as possible and know that...
5.0
"my child loves the center and is in great hands at all times!!"
"We've had two children at this Center and have had a very positive experience. It is a small center where my children have always had a lot of educational outdoor time. The teachers do a great job brining nature indoors, making sure the kids are safe and equipped...
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:...
Hogarth offers three programs -- Early Kindergarten for 4 and 5-year olds and two Prekindergarten options for children ages 2.5 through 4 years. Class size is limited to 14 students. All classes are taught by the owner, teaching director Andrea Murphy. A classroom aide assists Andrea in her work....
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...
Stay & Play Early Learning Center offers an educational experience that is comfortable for both children and families. Parents can be assured that our qualified staff is educated, caring, and responsive. Children receive care that encompasses age appropriate activities focusing on intellectual,...
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...
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.
Dover Children's Center located in Dover, NH provides high-quality, safe, and affordable child care and early education for all children ages six weeks to twelve years old. The center offers age-appropriate programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children as well as drop-in...
5.0
"My child attended this day care for 5 years. The staff was wonderful and my child loved attending this center. I can't rate it high enough!"
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...
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
"Our 2 year old began attending Little Tree in early June and is loving it.
We love the incredible flexibility. Only need a couple days of care? How about only from 7am to 12:30pm?
Little Tree offers educational Montessori-based care that is both high quality for...
Founded in 1988, Kathy's Playschool is a child care facility located at 132 South Rd. Kensington, NH. They offer a safe, secure and healthy environment for children. They provide an age-appropriate toys and equipment, needed to improve and develop the child's overall potential.
5.0
"I attended Kathy's Playschool when I was little and absolutely loved it! I am graduating from Colgate University now, so it's been a while, but I only have very fond memories of this daycare."
Angie's Angels CLC is a licensed preschool and child care program. Our teachers are experienced and well qualified with degrees in early childhood education. Our program is conveniently located just seconds off Route 155 and Route 4, only one mile from the Lee traffic circle and Durham town line. We...
5.0
"Our 2-year old son attended Angie's Angels. I have to say we were very happy with care our son received and we were very happy Angie worked with us on our son's issues. She truly cares and that is not something you see often these days."
At Leaps and Bounds Learning Center we strive to provide an educationally focused environment where children can discover the world around them with the guidance of loving, dedicated, and qualified staff. We support children to understand themselves and their special place in this world through...
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FAQs for finding child care centers near you in Durham, NH
What are the benefits of child care centers near me in Durham, NH?
Child care centers near you in Durham, NH provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.
What will my child do at a child care center near me in Durham, NH?
A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Durham, NH have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.
How can I find a child care center near me in Durham, NH?
You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Durham, NH. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.