The staff at KinderCare of Merrimack believe that together, with our families, we share the goal of helping children learn and feel successful.
School programs like ours include strong parent involvement that makes for effective family and teacher relationships.
We are a National Association for the Education of Young Children accredited center and most of our teachers here are education majors.
Our teachers range in education from a Child Development Associate, a Bachelor’s Degree or a Master’s Degree.
All teachers are CPR certified, and we provide ongoing professional training courses for our staff twice a year.
Here at KinderCare, we have an amazing staff that is dedicated to the children, families and the center.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 17%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Building Confidence for Life
- We have a staff of amazing teachers who are all very experienced in the Early Childhood profession. All of our teachers either have a Child Developmental Associate's Credential, an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Education or another relevant field. Weare proudto be accredited byNAEYC (National Association of Education of Young Children). Our center is convenientlylocated right off of Route 3 (across from the Shaw's plaza). Wewould love to have your child join our KinderCare family! Stop by any time and see why we are the best place for your child to learn and grow!
- Our school features a key pad entry code to access the classrooms. All three of our playgrounds have locked gates and all staff is CPR and First Aid certified. The management team is medication certified as well. All staff members train annually to maintain their certifications.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: French, Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 YEAR-OLDS
- NH Vouchers and NACCRRA
- 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), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Merrimack KinderCare?
The application deadline for Merrimack KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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