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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