For the 2026 school year, there are 212 private daycares & preschools serving 18,745 students in New Hampshire.
The top-ranked private daycares & preschools in New Hampshire include Cardinal Lacroix Academy, High Mowing School, and Happy Helpers Preschool Education C.
The average tuition cost is $11,683, which is lower than the New Hampshire average tuition cost of $20,139.
25% of private daycares & preschools in New Hampshire are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.
Top-Ranked New Hampshire Private Daycares & Preschools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
698 Beech Street
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 621-9011
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 621-9011
Gr: NS-4 | 285 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
138 Spit Brook Road
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 888-1982
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 888-1982
Gr: NS-8 | 508 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10 Groton Rd
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 881-4815
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 881-4815
Gr: NS-12 | 166 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bedford KinderCare![Bedford KinderCare Photo - Bedford KinderCare]( "Bedford KinderCare Photo - Bedford KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
3 Upjohn St
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 621-7485
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 621-7485
Gr: NS-PK | 239 students
Cardinal Lacroix Academy
(Catholic)
148 Belmont St
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 622-0414
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 622-0414
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
507A South Street
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 227-9300
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 227-9300
Gr: PK-K | 70 students Tuition listed
Child Study & Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
22 Okane Rd
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 862-2833
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 862-2833
Gr: K | 62 students
Claremont Christian Academy![Claremont Christian Academy Photo]( "Claremont Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
97 Maple Ave
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-8759
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-8759
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
37 Regional Dr.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 228-8888
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 228-8888
Gr: PK-12 | 349 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
146 High St
Stratham, NH 03885
(603) 772-4349
Stratham, NH 03885
(603) 772-4349
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students
Crossroads Christian School![Crossroads Christian School Photo]( "Crossroads Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
43 Atwood Rd
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-8788
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-8788
Gr: PK-12 | 280 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
106 Page Rd
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-8505
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-8505
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Exeter Day School
Daycare / Preschool
11 Marlboro Street
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-3342
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-3342
Gr: NS | 282 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
320 East Road
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-4406
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-4406
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Happy Helpers Preschool Education C
Daycare / Preschool
6 Heather Lane
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3910
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3910
Gr: PK-K | 137 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
High Mowing School![High Mowing School Photo - The only International Waldorf boarding & day school in North America, High Mowing welcomes students from across the globe. Explore our 300-acre classroom. Become a citizen of the world, a steward of the land with a global perspective. Join us, get connected.]( "High Mowing School Photo - The only International Waldorf boarding & day school in North America, High Mowing welcomes students from across the globe. Explore our 300-acre classroom. Become a citizen of the world, a steward of the land with a global perspective. Join us, get connected.")
Special Program Emphasis
222 Isaac Frye Hwy
Wilton, NH 03086
(603) 654-2391
Wilton, NH 03086
(603) 654-2391
Gr: PK-12 | 361 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
1386 Meredith Center Rd
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3250
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3250
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
40 Meredith Center Road
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-5680
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-5680
Gr: NS-8 | 37 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Learning Center At Concord Hospital
Daycare / Preschool
139 Langley Parkway
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-0590
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-0590
Gr: PK-K | 140 students Tuition listed
26 Seven Hearths Lane
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-9010
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-9010
Gr: PK-12 | 203 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2291 Elm Street
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 623-3155
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 623-3155
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
118 Locust Street
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0321
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0321
Gr: PK-2 | 80 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Noah's Ark Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
491 East Industrial Park Dr
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 669-7990
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 669-7990
Gr: PK-K | 167 students Tuition listed
Nutfield Cooperative School
Daycare / Preschool
47 East Derry Rd.
East Derry, NH 03041
(603) 434-2602
East Derry, NH 03041
(603) 434-2602
Gr: PK-K | 174 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Over The Rainbow Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
223 Rockingham Rd
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-6655
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-6655
Gr: PK-K | 114 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Patsy's House Daycare & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
76 Lawrence Rd
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 898-5655
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 898-5655
Gr: K | 10 students Tuition listed
Plymouth State University Cd & Fc
Daycare / Preschool
Msc 46
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 535-2299
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 535-2299
Gr: PK-K | 47 students Tuition listed
20 Seaborne Dr
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3617
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3617
Gr: PK-12 | 604 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Presentation Of Mary Academy![Presentation Of Mary Academy Photo]( "Presentation Of Mary Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
182 Lowell Rd
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 889-6054
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 889-6054
Gr: PK-8 | 508 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Raymond Village Kindergarten & Pre K
Daycare / Preschool
51 Main St
Raymond, NH 03077
(603) 895-3139
Raymond, NH 03077
(603) 895-3139
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
289 Lafayette Rd
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-3254
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-3254
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
85 Third St
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 669-3932
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 669-3932
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students Tuition listed
206 North St
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 622-1711
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 622-1711
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
20 Cushing Ave
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 882-7442
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 882-7442
Gr: PK-8 | 470 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private daycares & preschools in New Hampshire?
The top-ranked private daycares & preschools in New Hampshire include Cardinal Lacroix Academy, High Mowing School, and Happy Helpers Preschool Education C.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in New Hampshire?
212 private daycares & preschools are located in New Hampshire.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in New Hampshire?
The average tuition cost is $11,683, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average tuition cost of $20,139.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire private daycares & preschools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average of 18%.
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