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Merrimack KinderCare DW HWY

325 Daniel Webster Highway Merrimack, NH 03054
Tel: (603) 424-0767
www.kindercare.com

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 45 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $25,000
  • Acceptance rate: 85%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Merrimack KinderCare DW HWY Photo #1 - Daniel Webster Hwy. KinderCare
Merrimack KinderCare DW HWY Photo #2 - Lobby
Merrimack KinderCare DW HWY Photo #3 - Infant Classroom
Merrimack KinderCare DW HWY Photo #4 - Toddler Classroom
Merrimack KinderCare DW HWY Photo #5 - Discovery Preschool Classroom
Merrimack KinderCare DW HWY Photo #6 - Preschool Classroom
Merrimack KinderCare DW HWY Photo #7 - Prekindergarten Classroom
Merrimack KinderCare DW HWY Photo #8 - Private Kindergarten Classroom
Merrimack KinderCare DW HWY Photo #9 - Learning Adventures Classroom
Merrimack KinderCare DW HWY Photo #10 - Toddler Playground
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About the School

  • The staff here at KinderCare on DW highway in Merrimack strive to make our center feel like home by fostering trust in a comfortable, safe, friendly and fun learning environment.
  • This staff is unique in that many teachers have worked for this company for over ten years.
  • Most of us have had our children grow-up in the KinderCare programs.
  • We are also fortunate to have some teachers fresh from college as they bring their own vibrancy to our programs.
  • We welcome feedback and stress open communication so that families feel informed of and a part of the daily care and development of their child.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 45 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $25,000
  • Acceptance rate: 85%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type
Early Childhood / Day Care
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Other associations(s) for exceptional children
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeMerrimack KinderCare DW HWY
Pre-K24
Kind21
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Year Founded
1989
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Student Body

Total Students
45 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 18%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
10 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
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Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
Online Application

School Notes

  • School Motto: Building Confidence for Life
  • Welcome to KinderCare at DW Highway Merrimack. This center has been part of the community since 1989. This location is on a quiet peaceful lot located off the main street. The building was erected specifically for a child care center and has a homey feel with age specific classrooms. There are doors at all classroom entrances to help manage volume while also providing safety. All our classrooms have multiple windows providing bright classrooms with plenty of natural light. We have two large playgrounds with age appropriate climbing structures, swings and sandboxes. This location provides transportation to and from the Merrimack public schools and also participates in field trips for children over 5 years of age. This center has a very high customer retention rate which shows the comfort level and overall happiness of enrolled families.
  • The health and safety of the children we care for is one of our top priorities. We provide nutritious snacks and meals. Our building has security doors and locked playground gates, thorough sign-in/out procedures and headcount system. We follow a strict cleaning plan to reduce incidences of illness. We have a Health and Safety Coordinator on site as well. Her role is to coordinate fire and disaster drills, check the safety of our building and equipment, as well as making sure that the staff maintains updated First Aid, CPR and other safety trainings.
  • Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
  • Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, German, Spanish
  • Accreditations: NAEYC
  • Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
  • NACCRRA, State Subsidy Programs, and NH Vouchers.
  • Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Private Kindergarten Programs (5–6 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Merrimack KinderCare DW HWY cost?
Merrimack KinderCare DW HWY's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Merrimack KinderCare DW HWY?
The acceptance rate of Merrimack KinderCare DW HWY is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 74%.
When is the application deadline for Merrimack KinderCare DW HWY?
The application deadline for Merrimack KinderCare DW HWY is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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