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Find Trusted Preschools Near Me in Dover, NH

We have 41 preschools in Dover, NH! Compare and find the best preschool to fit your needs.

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Dover Children's Center

32 Saint Thomas St Dover, NH

5.0(1)

< 1 mi

Child care
Preschool
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 care.

Cybelle M. says "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!"

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My School Preschool

118 Locust St Dover, NH

< 1 mi

Child care
Established in 1973, My School Preschool is a child care facility located at 118 Locust St. Dover, NH. They provide an intellectually challenging yet appropriate preschool program for children from 2.8 years up to 8 years of age. They offer the best child care possible for children, since it is the most crucial part of their development.
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Peter Cotton Tail Preschool

42 Long Hill Road Dover, NH

< 1 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Peter Cotton Tail Preschool is a learning and development community located at 42 Long Hill Road, Dover, NH that provides quality early childhood education for children aged 3 to 5 years. Their facility assists children to attain a positive self-image and reach their true potential.
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Shenanigans Pre-School & After Care

2 Apache St Dover, NH

< 1 mi

Child care
Preschool
Founded in 2011, Shenanigans Preschool & After Care is a child care facility located at 2 Apache St. Dover, 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.
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Westwood Nursery School

3 Westwood Cir Dover, NH

< 1 mi

Child care
Westwood Nursery School is an educational facility that serves the community of Dover NH. It offers a dynamic learning environment and provides a comprehensive early childhood education program for children ages two to four. The school focuses on the holistic development of children by providing activities that will stimulate their mind, body and spirit.
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Our Little Ones

7 Birch Dr Dover, NH

< 1 mi

Child care
Our Little Ones is a state-licensed child care services provider that offers day care programs geared for preschoolers and elementary students. The company serves the Dover community in New Hampshire and is fully licensed to handle a maximum of 12 children. Our Little Ones is open to children six weeks of age up to 12 years old.
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In Home Child Care

3 Austin Drive Dover, NH

< 1 mi

I am a stay-at-home mom of 4. I live in a nice, safe neighborhood. We spend our days playing and exploring outdoors, whenever possible. On rainy or really hot days we color, make crafts, play with play dough, play board games and read to name a few things. I have a love for children and enjoy the noise and energy they exude. I am completing my bachelors degree in education, with a goal or working in a school with under-privileged kids.
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In Home Childcare

3 Crown Point Drive Dover, NH

< 1 mi

I have availability in my home childcare center. Looking for children to join us in our learning! I help your child with potty training, learning letters, and numbers, circle time, math, science projects and daily art. I run a preschool type setting - with circle, art, centers, journal time, and a lot more. I have a fenced in yard with plenty of age appropriate toys. I have been in the field for 12 years and have a lot of experience. CPR and First Aid, and lots of references and a portfolio, along with my resume for you to look at. I would love to help a family in need and I am flexible with my hours as well as night time and weekend availability.
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Miss Patty's Child Care

49 Piscataqua Rd Dover, NH

< 1 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Miss Patty's Child Care is a private and licensed facility offering child care services to the Dover, New Hampshire area. The company, located at 49 Piscataqua Road, has a capacity of 40 children, and they admit kids who are six weeks to 12 years of age. Miss Patty's Child Care’s days of operation are from Monday through Friday.
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DOVER DAY CARE LEARNING CENTER INC

43 Back River Rd Dover, NH

< 1 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
DOVER DAY CARE LEARNING CENTER INC is a child care establishment situated in Dover, NH that provides services for the students in the community. This child care organization accepts students ranging from the ages of 6 weeks to 12 years old. This child care center started operating in the year 1968 and can accommodate a total of up to 77 students in maximum capacity.
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Little Lamb Nursery LLC

31 Tennyson Ave Dover, NH

< 1 mi

Preschool
The Little Lamb Nursery provides a childcare program in Dover, New Hampshire. 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 Little Lamb Nursery welcomes infants through pre-K children and is open Mondays to Fridays.
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Garrison City Early Childhood Center

105 Durham Rd Dover, NH

< 1 mi

Preschool
Garrison City Early Childhood Center is an organization situated in Dover, NH that has a philosophy that early childhood should be the time for discovery, fun, warmth, and security. They provide an environment that enhances the intellectual, social, physical, and emotional growth of the whole child. They focus their program on child-directed exploration and activities.
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Stay & Play Early Learning Center

9 Nelson St Dover, NH

< 1 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
Cooperative
Child care
+ 1 more
Stay &amp; 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, physical, emotional and social development. Stay &amp; Play allows children a time to socialize with their peers, experience new adventures, and have a structured yet flexible time that offers group and individual play. Stay &amp; Play is dedicated to providing an interactive, stimulating environment for children.
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Little Tree Education

314 Route 108 Madbury, NH

5.0(4)

3 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
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 children can call their own - fostering curiosity and enabling development. LTE honors the child's natural desire to learn through imagination, creativity, and intellect. LTE provides learning experiences that develop and maintain the learning, social, physical and emotional skills necessary for successful school performance in the years to come. LTE effectively prepares children for a life full of learning. OUR PROGRAM The infant program starts at six weeks. The focus is to provide a loving and safe environment as consistent to a child's own home. The toddler program starts around the age of 18 months and the preschool program starts around 3-years, depending on development. Our preschool program (Madbury location only) starts around the age of 3 years and extends through Pre-K. In this mixed-age, Montessori classroom the child's "Absorbent Mind" is honored, celebrated, and appropriately challenged through the materials we bring in and in the learning centers we have designed.

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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Backyard Bliss: In-home Childcare

403 ME236 Eliot, ME

6 mi

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 provider with 3 children of my own. We operate just like a summer camp. We do projects, cook together, and go on adventures! Some details: Hours (9-5) can be flexible. Food: I ask that you provide lunch for your child. I will provide a hearty snack (ex: oatmeal with fruit, brown rice w veggie). Credentials: BA in K-5 Education MA in Social Work, emphasis on Family Therapy Certified Synergetic Play Therapist and Parent Coach 20+ years of experience as a Babysitter, Nanny and Preschool Teacher *Please note we operate under Maine State law which only requires a license when caring for 3 or more children in a home.
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Laura & Amanda At Home Daycare

15 Greenbriar Dr Eliot, ME

6 mi

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 old. We have a fenced in back yard with a playground as well as a small playground for the little guys too. We're looking to do anytime between 8-5pm Monday through Friday, and perhaps before or after school for Eliot residents as we both have children that would need to get picked up off the bus. These could be a per case basis however we're more looking for full time kids. We have a great kid proof indoor area and outdoor area. We'd love to help your family avoid the craziness of day-cares, and get a more personal care for your little ones! Please contact with any questions!
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Helping Hands Childcare Center

1274 State Road Eliot, ME

6 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
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: Offering childcare services for children ages 1-6 Open Monday-Friday from 7:00AM.-5:00PM. Programs include before/after school, full/part time, and summer care! Drop off and pick up transportation services to and from Eliot Elementary School! (Less than a 5 minute walk!) Close proximity to Eliot Elementary! (0.05 miles) Fun, safe, and nurturing environment where your child is encouraged to explore their talents and acquire new skills. Center includes a full nursery, kitchen, two preschool rooms, and a large outside play area! One acre of land on site! 10% second child discount Participants in state childcare subsidy programs from both Maine and New Hampshire! Visit our website at http://www.helpinghandseliot.com to learn more about our facility. If you would like to set up an appointment to tour our center, just give us a call or email and we will be more than happy to schedule you in. You can reach us by the contact listed below. We look forward to meeting you and your child/children in the near future! You can also check us out on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/childcarehelpinghandseliot. Thank You! Feel free to call us at 207-439-7779 or Liz Stephens at 207-337-0335 (Co-owner/admissions)
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Angie's Angels Christian Learning Center

1 Old Garrity Rd Lee, NH

5.0(2)

8 mi

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 have affordable tuition rates that include breakfast, lunch and snack. Please check out our website for more information.

Andrzej K. says "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...

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Barrington Community Child Center

88 & 90 Route 9 Barrington, NH

8 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
The Barrington Community Child Center is a licensed childcare and learning facility located at 88 & 90 Route 9, Barrington, New Hampshire and can accommodate up to 65 children. The facility is open Mondays through Fridays, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, providing them age-appropriate activities that help promote physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.
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Growing Places

60 Strafford Ave Durham, NH

6 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
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 experience to prepare them to be responsible members of the society.
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Recent preschool reviews from local parents in Dover, NH

Preschools in Dover, NH are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 41 listed preschools

Dover Children's Center

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.

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

Angie's Angels Christian Learning Center

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...

- Andrzej K.

FAQs for finding preschools near you in Dover, NH

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Dover, NH. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Dover, NH for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Dover, NH, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Dover, NH.

When looking for a preschool near you in Dover, NH on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Dover, NH who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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