The Greater Manchester Family YMCA's Preschool Child Care Center provides a safe, nurturing, and character-building environment where children grow and learn through exploring, having fun, and by participating in a wide variety of hands-on activities.
Our unique features include a theme-based curriculum, as well as a well-rounded physical education program complete with swimming lessons, gym class, and a full outdoor playground.
Our professional, educated teaching staff works hard to build positive relationships with all of our children to build their self-confidence and self-esteem, and to reinforce the YMCA character traits of honesty, responsibility, respect, and caring.
YMCA Child Care builds strong kids, strong families, strong communities.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NH School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Ymca Of Downtown Manchester Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1854
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ymca Of Downtown Manchester Early Learning Center's ranking?
Ymca Of Downtown Manchester Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Ymca Of Downtown Manchester Early Learning Center?
The application deadline for Ymca Of Downtown Manchester Early Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Ymca Of Downtown Manchester Early Learning Center located?
Ymca Of Downtown Manchester Early Learning Center is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Manchester, NH. There are 1 other private schools located in Downtown.
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Ymca Of Downtown Manchester Early Learning Center is Nfi - Midway Shelter (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Alpha Bits Learning Center (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
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Growing Years The
Daycare / Preschool
130 Harvell Street
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 622-7072
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 622-7072
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 114 students
Stepping Stones School
Daycare / Preschool
1 Partridge Lane
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-6900
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-6900
11.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Over The Rainbow Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
223 Rockingham Rd
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-6655
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-6655
13.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Growing Years The
Daycare / Preschool
130 Harvell Street
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 622-7072
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 622-7072
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 114 students
Stepping Stones School
Daycare / Preschool
1 Partridge Lane
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-6900
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-6900
11.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Over The Rainbow Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
223 Rockingham Rd
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-6655
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-6655
13.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Nfi - Midway Shelter
All-boys | Alternative School
136 Lowell Street
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 669-9797
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 669-9797
0.3 miles
Gr: 7-11 | 17 students
Alpha Bits Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
333 Allard Drive
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 641-6642
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 641-6642
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 135 students Tuition listed
Cardinal Lacroix Academy
(Catholic)
148 Belmont St
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 622-0414
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 622-0414
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Augustin Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
251 merrermack st
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 623-8800
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 623-8800
0.5 miles
Gr: K | 10 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
281 Cartier St.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 644-7247
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 644-7247
0.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 94 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Nfi - Midway Shelter
All-boys | Alternative School
136 Lowell Street
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 669-9797
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 669-9797
0.3 miles
Gr: 7-11 | 17 students
281 Cartier St.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 644-7247
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 644-7247
0.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 94 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Trinity High School
(Catholic)
581 Bridge St
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 668-2910
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 668-2910
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 331 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Ny Youth Development Center/sysc
Special Education School
1056 N River Rd
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 625-5471
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 625-5471
1.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students
132 Titus Avenue
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 606-7930
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 606-7930
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Nfi - Midway Shelter
All-boys | Alternative School
136 Lowell Street
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 669-9797
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 669-9797
0.3 miles
Gr: 7-11 | 17 students
Cardinal Lacroix Academy
(Catholic)
148 Belmont St
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 622-0414
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 622-0414
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
281 Cartier St.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 644-7247
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 644-7247
0.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 94 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
698 Beech Street
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 621-9011
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 621-9011
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-4 | 285 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
85 Third St
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 669-3932
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 669-3932
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alpha Bits Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
333 Allard Drive
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 641-6642
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 641-6642
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 135 students Tuition listed
Cardinal Lacroix Academy
(Catholic)
148 Belmont St
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 622-0414
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 622-0414
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Augustin Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
251 merrermack st
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 623-8800
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 623-8800
0.5 miles
Gr: K | 10 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
698 Beech Street
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 621-9011
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 621-9011
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-4 | 285 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Colorful Apples Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
91 Pennacook St
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 623-0678
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 623-0678
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Highbridge Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
171 Turnpike Road
New Ipswich, NH 03071
(603) 878-4387
New Ipswich, NH 03071
(603) 878-4387
9524.8 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Mascenic Regional High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
175 Turnpike Rd.
New Ipswich, NH 03071
(603) 878-1113
New Ipswich, NH 03071
(603) 878-1113
9524.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Boynton Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Turnpike Rd.
New Ipswich, NH 03071
(603) 878-4800
New Ipswich, NH 03071
(603) 878-4800
9524.9 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Captain Samuel Douglass Academy
(Math: 53% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24 Townsend Hill Rd.
Brookline, NH 03033
(603) 673-0122
Brookline, NH 03033
(603) 673-0122
9525.1 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Mason Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13 Darling Hill Rd.
Greenville, NH 03048
(603) 878-2962
Greenville, NH 03048
(603) 878-2962
9525.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 106 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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