Hazel Drive Early Childhood Center in Hampstead, NH, enrolls 43 students in grades pre–kindergarten through kindergarten within a nonsectarian early childhood program.
The school operates in a large suburban neighborhood of East Hampstead and serves a co–ed student body.
Hazel Drive has a student–teacher ratio of 43:1 with one teacher on staff, reflecting its current instructional capacity.
The center has a diverse enrollment, with 42.86% of students identifying as students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for diversity.
This preschool and kindergarten program is positioned near other early learning options within approximately two miles in the Hampstead area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Hazel Drive Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
43%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
43:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Happy, Safe and Loved
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Hazel Drive Early Childhood Center?
The application deadline for Hazel Drive Early Childhood Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Hazel Drive Early Childhood Center located?
Hazel Drive Early Childhood Center is located in the East Hampstead neighborhood of Hampstead, NH.
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