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We have 17 family daycares in Portsmouth, NH! Compare and find the best family daycare to fit your needs.

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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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Community Day Care Center

1 Franklin Dr Portsmouth, NH

Child care
Preschool
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
Kindergarten
Preschool
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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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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Little Sprouts Stratham

1 PORTSMOUTH AVE STRATHAM, NH

State license verified

Child care
Day 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...
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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 enough to be on a vacation!) I...
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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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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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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 knit and watch maybe 2-3 kids!...
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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 experienced and loving...
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Little Acorn Day Care

80 N River Rd Durham, NH

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 kids who are six weeks to ten...
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Debby's Day Care

2 Pond View Dr Stratham, NH

Child care
Debby's Day Care is a licensed, family-based program located in Stratham, New Hampshire. It offers child care and preschool services for children ages two months up to fifteen years. It has a small capacity of accepting a maximum number of nine children only. It operates Monday through Friday.
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Greenpages Day Care Center

39 Badgers Is W Kittery, ME

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Greenpages Day Care Center is an innovative and educational child care center. They serve families with infants through school-age children. The programs are designed to develop children’s feelings of independence and responsibility. GDCC offers consistent, age-appropriate curriculum, and positive methods of discipline.
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Precious Care

702 Goodwin Road Eliot, ME

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Kidcare

50 Bunker Hill Rd Stratham, NH

I have been providing in-home childcare in the area for 10+ years but have only recently moved to Stratham. I am ideally looking for families seeking part-time weekday care. I have fantastic references from past and present families I have worked with over the years. I keep the kids busy with lots of playing, crafts, reading,...
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Michele G

25 Langs Lane Newmarket, NH

I'm not a teacher and I'm not a licensed daycare. Simply put, I'm a stay home mom of 2 wonderful girls that are now in school full time. I started watching children for friends and family after the birth of my 1st child over 11 years ago. Our family has recently relocated to Newmarket after 10 years in Exeter and I'm looking...
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FAQs for finding a family daycare near you in Portsmouth, NH

When looking for a family daycare near you in Portsmouth, NH, the most important thing to consider is the safety, comfort, and well-being of your child. Depending on your family's needs, make sure to inquire about the family daycare provider's experience in caring for children of similar ages. Ask about their qualifications, resources available for learning and development, such as toys or educational materials. Additionally, consider inquiring about how the family daycare provider structures their days; if they provide meals or snacks; and if they allow you to have a tour of their facility. It is also important that you feel comfortable with the family daycare provider and that they understand your family's values and priorities. Taking these points into consideration when selecting a family daycare can help ensure that your child has a safe and nurturing environment in which to thrive.

When selecting a family daycare provider, families may want to consider factors such as location, value for costs, hours of operation, and licensing requirements and monitoring standards. Additionally, it is worth evaluating any safety regulations in place at the facility and paying attention to reviews from past or current clients. Upon visiting the family daycare near you in Portsmouth, NH, there should be a sense that it is clean and well-organized, and the staff should be friendly and welcoming. All of these aspects help ensure that not only are the family's needs met and children are receiving the best possible care.

When choosing family daycare near you in Portsmouth, NH, it is essential to be thorough! Consider what's most important to you and when choosing a child care provider, and don't be afraid to ask questions when interviewing potential daycares. You should also schedule a visit to meet with the family daycare provider and observe the environment. You may ask them questions such as: How does the daycare staff interact with the children? Are there toys, materials, and appropriate activities for the age group of children in their care? Are there any qualifications, certifications, background checks, and child-to-adult ratio of staff information they can share with you? All of these questions as well as any additional considerations that are important to you should help you make an informed decision.

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