We work to provide developmentally appropriate educational environments that empower children to be confident, successful, lifelong learners.
Bearcamp Valley School & Children¡¯s Center is a nonprofit child care and early learning center that has been serving this community since 1963.
We are an educational community of families and teachers working in partnership to serve children between the ages of 18 months and 14 years.
Each child¡¯s individuality, style and pace of learning is respected, and everyone in the school is recognized and expected to make a valuable contribution to our community life.
With this educational approach, our children learn to become problem seekers and problem solvers.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Year Founded
1965
Student Body
Total Students
10 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: A Child’s Mind is a Fire to Light, not a Vessel to Fill…
- We work to provide developmentally appropriate educational environments that empower children to be confident, successful, lifelong learners.
- Bearcamp Valley School & Children¡¯s Center is a nonprofit child care and early learning center that has been serving this community since 1963.
- We are an educational community of families and teachers working in partnership to serve children between the ages of 18 months and 14 years.
- Each child¡¯s individuality, style and pace of learning is respected, and everyone in the school is recognized and expected to make a valuable contribution to our community life.
- With this educational approach, our children learn to become problem seekers and problem solvers.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bearcamp Valley School & Childrens Center?
The application deadline for Bearcamp Valley School & Childrens Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Bearcamp Valley School & Childrens Center is Waterville Valley Academy (14.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Ossipee Co-op Preschool (8.5 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
68 Main Street
Ossipee, NH 03864
(603) 539-4589
Ossipee, NH 03864
(603) 539-4589
8.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 442 students
Cornerstone Christian Academy ![Cornerstone Christian Academy Photo - Cornerstone Christian Academy]( "Cornerstone Christian Academy Photo - Cornerstone Christian Academy")
(Christian)
129 Route 28
Ossipee, NH 03864
(603) 539-8636
Ossipee, NH 03864
(603) 539-8636
13.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Waterville Valley Academy
Special Program Emphasis
88 Boulder Path Rd.
Waterville Valley, NH 03215
(603) 236-4246
Waterville Valley, NH 03215
(603) 236-4246
14.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Avg. class size: 2 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Shepherds River Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
11 Porter Rd
Brownfield, ME 04010
(207) 935-1520
Brownfield, ME 04010
(207) 935-1520
15.3 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 26 students
The Lilliputian School
Montessori School
58 Oak Street
North Conway, NH 03860
(603) 356-4464
North Conway, NH 03860
(603) 356-4464
16.7 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 26 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Waterville Valley Academy
Special Program Emphasis
88 Boulder Path Rd.
Waterville Valley, NH 03215
(603) 236-4246
Waterville Valley, NH 03215
(603) 236-4246
14.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Avg. class size: 2 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Shepherds River Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
11 Porter Rd
Brownfield, ME 04010
(207) 935-1520
Brownfield, ME 04010
(207) 935-1520
15.3 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 26 students
80 Academy Drive
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-7200
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-7200
17.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Life Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
8 Drift Rd
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-3129
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-3129
18.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
Wolfeboro Camp School ![Wolfeboro Camp School Photo - Wolfeboro offers an excellent academic program for Middle, Upper, and ESL students. Guided by dedicated and seasoned private school faculty, the Wolfeboro curriculum includes additional emphasis on pre-prep goals, pre-college goals, and intensive ESL courses.]( "Wolfeboro Camp School Photo - Wolfeboro offers an excellent academic program for Middle, Upper, and ESL students. Guided by dedicated and seasoned private school faculty, the Wolfeboro curriculum includes additional emphasis on pre-prep goals, pre-college goals, and intensive ESL courses.")
Special Program Emphasis
93 Camp School Road
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-3451
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-3451
19.1 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 103 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
68 Main Street
Ossipee, NH 03864
(603) 539-4589
Ossipee, NH 03864
(603) 539-4589
8.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 442 students
Cornerstone Christian Academy ![Cornerstone Christian Academy Photo - Cornerstone Christian Academy]( "Cornerstone Christian Academy Photo - Cornerstone Christian Academy")
(Christian)
129 Route 28
Ossipee, NH 03864
(603) 539-8636
Ossipee, NH 03864
(603) 539-8636
13.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Shepherds River Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
11 Porter Rd
Brownfield, ME 04010
(207) 935-1520
Brownfield, ME 04010
(207) 935-1520
15.3 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 26 students
The Lilliputian School
Montessori School
58 Oak Street
North Conway, NH 03860
(603) 356-4464
North Conway, NH 03860
(603) 356-4464
16.7 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 26 students
New Life Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
8 Drift Rd
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-3129
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-3129
18.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
68 Main Street
Ossipee, NH 03864
(603) 539-4589
Ossipee, NH 03864
(603) 539-4589
8.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 442 students
Cornerstone Christian Academy ![Cornerstone Christian Academy Photo - Cornerstone Christian Academy]( "Cornerstone Christian Academy Photo - Cornerstone Christian Academy")
(Christian)
129 Route 28
Ossipee, NH 03864
(603) 539-8636
Ossipee, NH 03864
(603) 539-8636
13.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
The Lilliputian School
Montessori School
58 Oak Street
North Conway, NH 03860
(603) 356-4464
North Conway, NH 03860
(603) 356-4464
16.7 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 26 students
40 Meredith Center Road
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-5680
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-5680
20.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 37 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
White Mountain Montessori School
Montessori School
17 Broadway St
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 254-3406
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 254-3406
20.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Hampton Community School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
191 Main St.
New Hampton, NH 03256
(603) 744-3221
New Hampton, NH 03256
(603) 744-3221
9593 miles
Gr: K-5 | 93 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Elm Street School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
478 Elm St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4113
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4113
9593.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Ashland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16 Education Dr.
Ashland, NH 03217
(603) 968-7622
Ashland, NH 03217
(603) 968-7622
9595.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 159 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Inter-lakes Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21 Laker Ln
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-7968
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-7968
9595.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Inter-lakes High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Laker Ln.
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-6162
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-6162
9595.5 miles
Gr: 9-13 | 288 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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