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At Good to Grow Childcare, we believe childhood should be filled with wonder, connection, and the freedom to learn through play. Our classrooms are thoughtfully designed to nurture each child's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development while creating a safe, loving environment where children feel seen, valued, and confident.
We proudly care for children from 6 weeks through Kindergarten, offering age-appropriate classrooms led by experienced, compassionate educators who…
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KENDRA D. says "The staff is really phenomenal with the kids there has been a lot of the same staff there. I love that they take the time out to listen to the parents and provide feedback they really make us feel comfortable with sending our kids there. "
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Welcome to Little Sprouts Early Education and Child Care in Stratham-Exeter, NH
Our school offers the early learning experience you are…
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Alex L. says "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 experiences for their students of all ages. The school is always clean, welcoming, and their communication with parents is solid. We highly recommend!"
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73 Pickering Rd. Unit 102 ROCHESTER, NH
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We believe that environment shapes experience—that's why our 7,000+ square foot facility is designed with both comfort and adventure in mind. Our children enjoy spacious classrooms, a dedicated nursing room, and a unique indoor climbing space for year-round movement and exploration.
Just outside, a peaceful river and waterfall offer daily moments of calm and curiosity. With access to nearby hiking trails and our own mill building for local field trips, every day brings something new to…
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Care Member says "We love Nanook, highly recommended this facility. Lots of fun activities, clean environment, good communication and the staff are fantastic."
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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 stressing the value of each child's individuality and creativity. Our mission is to provide rich and meaningful learning experiences in a safe and nurturing environment where children engage in…
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407 York Street York Harbor, ME
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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 forming new friendships with other children and positive relationships with staff members. The program encourages children to participate in activities and experiences that benefit them…
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Choosing somebody to trust with the care of your child is never an easy decision, it doesn't matter if it's your first child or your fifth. At Ohana, we do everything we can to provide a fun, warm, welcoming environment in hopes that when you drop your child off in the morning it will feel more like leaving them with family. We are a small center, and we love it that way because it gives us the ability to spend meaningful time with all of the children in our care and provide a curriculum that…
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Care Member says "Christina and her staff are amazing. They treated my children like they were their own and showed so much compassion and love for them. They were amazing at creating fun learning experiences and helping them create friendships with their peers."
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100 Campus Drive Suite. 20 Portsmouth, NH
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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 classrooms in partnership with Portsmouth and Greeenland School Departments, and 4 licensed before & after school programs in all four Portsmouth and Greenland Elementary Schools in NH.
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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.
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The Little Buddies Child Care provides a childcare program in South Berwick, Maine. 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 Buddies Child Care welcomes infants through pre-K children and is open Mondays to Fridays from seven AM to five thirty PM.
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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 young children learn best while they are moving and physically experiencing the lessons! Kids are all about the fun...and so are we!
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Anonymous says "my child loves the center and is in great hands at all times!!"
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Conveniently located on the Stratham and Exeter town lines, at the intersection of Route 101 and Portsmouth Avenue, our Little Sprouts Stratham Exeter school is the ideal choice for commuting families and neighboring communities. Bright, sun-drenched classrooms will stimulate your child's mind, as cheerful colors and sounds of laughter create excitement for the day ahead. Your child is free to explore and play in our spacious classrooms, designed to inspire learning and discovery in every…
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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 care solution that fits their needs. Conveniently located on the Stratham and Exeter town lines, at the intersection of Route 101 and Portsmouth Avenue, our Little…
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A preschool program with extended day programming for three to five year old children. Village Preschool has a full preschool program with musicians, story tellers, yoga, and readers. Village Preschool has a mindfulness program working on how to deal with stresses and twice a month yoga. All of these activities plus extended day program for one affordable price. Village Preschool offers flexibility for working parents. We are open 7:30 - 5:30 Monday thru Friday.
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Conveniently located off Route 1! A safe place for kids to learn and have fun!
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Care Member says "We had 2 children spend their early years at Be Happy (infant room through PreK) and I would recommend them to anyone!! They cared for our children like their own and it became their happy and space safe to grow and thrive. If you are looking for preschool/ childcare look no further than Be Happy! "
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171 Exeter Road Newfields, NH
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The Learning Place prides itself in providing an enriched learning environment through creative, stimulating experiences through our preschool and before and afterschool programs. Our philosophy is to provide an environment rich in experiences, activities and opportunities to foster each child's unique abilities and interests in a warm nurturing environment. For more information visit: thelearningplacewells.com
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Jaclyn says "The Learning Place is leagues above others in this area! All staff are highly educated, caring and passionate. The director, whom has a masters in early education, is dedicated to sparking the inner flame of your youth to become lifelong learners and engines of change. I have seen such growth and development in my two kids since attending both the preschool and afterschool programs at the Learning Place. The center has a homey private vibe that always has a fun décor theme that…
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Preschools are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 39 listed preschools
Good to Grow Childcare- KITTERY
The staff is really phenomenal with the kids there has been a lot of the same staff there. I love that they take the time out to listen to…
- KENDRA D.
Little Sprouts Stratham
We couldn't be happier with our experience at Little Sprouts! The staff is incredibly caring, patient, and attentive to the needs of our…
- Alex L.
Nanook Learning Center
We love Nanook, highly recommended this facility. Lots of fun activities, clean environment, good communication and the staff are fantastic.
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Kittery, ME
In 2026 what types of preschools can I find near me in Kittery, ME?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Kittery, ME. 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 Kittery, ME for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Kittery, ME?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Kittery, ME, 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 Kittery, ME.
How can I find a preschool near me in Kittery, ME?
When looking for a preschool near you in Kittery, ME 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 Kittery, ME who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.
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