Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Growing Places
About the School
- Growing Places's mission is to provide quality child care, educational enrichment and youth recreation for children six weeks to 14 years in a safe and caring environment which supports families in raising responsible, respectful and resourceful children.
- Our vision is to be a national model for providing exceptional child care, educational enrichment and youth recreations programs, as well as providing training and support for families and educators.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Request Information
School Notes
- Growing Places's mission is to provide quality child care, educational enrichment and youth recreation for children six weeks to 14 years in a safe and caring environment which supports families in raising responsible, respectful and resourceful children. Our vision is to be a national model for providing exceptional child care, educational enrichment and youth recreations programs, as well as providing training and support for families and educators.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Growing Places often compared to?
Growing Places is often viewed alongside schools like Live & Learn At Mastway by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Growing Places?
The application deadline for Growing Places is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Growing Places vs. Live & Learn At Mastway
The nearest high school to Growing Places is Portsmouth Christian Academy (7.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cross Road Kindergarten & School (4.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Live & Learn At Mastway (1.9 miles away)
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Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
114 Mast Rd
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 629-5047
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K | 62 students
Daycare / Preschool
22 Okane Rd
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 862-2833
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: K-3 | 30 students
Christian
18 French Cross Rd
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 749-4278
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: K | 4 students
Daycare / Preschool
274 County Farm Rd
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 743-3312
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
Daycare / Preschool
3 Simons Ln
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-5006
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 673 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
20 Seaborne Dr
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3617
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
Special Education School
10 Main St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 948-1169
Distance: 8.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
197 Dover Point Rd
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3206
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students
Sports: 5
Christian
150 W High St
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2093
Distance: 10.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students
Special Education School
55 Reservation Road
Deerfield, NH 03037
(603) 463-7854
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: K-3 | 30 students
Christian
18 French Cross Rd
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 749-4278
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum
118 Locust Street
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0321
Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
Catholic
222 Central Ave
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3299
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 673 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
20 Seaborne Dr
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3617
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
Special Education School
10 Main St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 948-1169
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
114 Mast Rd
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 629-5047
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K | 62 students
Daycare / Preschool
22 Okane Rd
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 862-2833
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: K | 4 students
Daycare / Preschool
274 County Farm Rd
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 743-3312
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
Daycare / Preschool
3 Simons Ln
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-5006
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 137 students
Daycare / Preschool
6 Heather Lane
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3910
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mast Way School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23 Mast Rd.
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 659-3001
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 659-3001
2.5 miles
Gr: K-4 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Moharimet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11 Lee Rd.
Madbury, NH 03823
(603) 742-2900
Madbury, NH 03823
(603) 742-2900
3.2 miles
Gr: K-4 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Barrington Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
51 Haley Dr.
Barrington, NH 03825
(603) 664-2127
Barrington, NH 03825
(603) 664-2127
3.5 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
77 Ramsdell Lane
Barrington, NH 03825
(603) 664-5586
Barrington, NH 03825
(603) 664-5586
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 137 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Oyster River Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Coe Dr.
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2155
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2155
4.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 585 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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