Child Care

Child care and preschool resources are too numerous to include in a directory addressing the broad needs of families with young children.  Please contact the Child Care Resource and Referral Service (part of Easter Seals) to learn about types of child care and specific providers:


Child Care Resource and Referral: 226-3791, x25 or 1-800-307-2737, x8286

This information line provides up-to-date referrals to families seeking child care as well as assistance and training to child care providers.  Easter Seals serves as the regional referral source for the NH Child Care Resource and Referral Network. 

Easter Seals, 2 Industrial Park Drive, Concord; 8:30am-4:30pm

Email: rgaudette@eastersealsnh.org


NH Child Care Resource and Referral Network

To learn more about selecting a child care provider and to perform an online search, go to:

http://www.nhccrr.org/families/index.cfm


Subsidized Child Care: 271-6200

NH DHHS Concord District Office

40 Terrill Park Drive, Concord NH

The NH Department of Health and Human Services provides subsidized child care for parents making the transition from financial assistance to employment and training opportunities and for those at risk of needing financial assistance.  Parents may apply for a payment to subsidize the cost of child care so long as the child care is needed to look for work, remain employed or participate in training. The Concord District Office assists families in the region with eligibility and enrollment. 


The following child care organizations and family resource centers are members of the Concord Children’s Initiative:

Concord Family YMCA: 228-9622, x147

The Concord Family YMCA programs provide care for children in a safe setting with opportunities for mental, physical, social and emotional development. The Concord Family YMCA programs strive to support and strengthen family relationships while providing a sense of community with other families.  Children will also participate in swim and gym programs offered at the YMCA.  Serve infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.  Hours of operation are 7:30am-5:30pm for younger children, 7am-6pm for 3 year olds and above.


Concord Head Start and Early Head Start: 224-6492

67 Old Loudon Road, Concord NH

Early Head Start is a child development and family support program providing assistance, education and support to pregnant women and families with children from birth to three years of age. 

Head Start is a comprehensive child development and family support program for income-eligible families.  Children attend a center-based program four or five days a week and families receive support through their relationship with the center’s family service worker.  Head Start serves families one or two years before the child enters public school.  Services include prenatal education, parenting programs, nutritional education, developmental assessments, and health and dental screenings.   

Hours:  6:30am-5:30pm 


Concord Heights Neighborhood Family Center: 225-0832

Dame School, 14 Canterbury Road, Concord

Offers preschool programs, parent-child activity times, family events, Grandparent’s Support Group, parenting workshop, and before school child care.


Early Learning NH: 226-7900

Two Delta Drive, Concord, NH 03301

Early Learning NH is a statewide leadership, public policy and member services organization committed to ensuring that all New Hampshire children have the opportunity to reach their full potential by expanding access to affordable quality child care and early education; supporting the child care industry; building public-private partnerships; and helping families balance work and family.

info@earlylearningnh.org  www.earlylearningnh.org


Merrimack Valley Day Care Service: 224-1632

Provides year round, developmentally appropriate infant, toddler, preschool and after school programs on a sliding fee basis at five centers in the Concord area.  All sites have been granted License Plus status by the State of NH Bureau of Child Care Licensing. 

MVDCS is also the area sponsor of the Child Care Food Program, a USDA program that helps family child care homes and child care centers get reimbursed for meals they serve.  For more information call 225-2133.


NH Technical Institute’s Child and Family Development Center: 271-8910

31 College Drive, Concord NH

Provide quality child care and preschool for children 6 weeks to 5 years on part-time or full-time basis.  Open to the general community as well as to NHTI staff, students and faculty.  Parent workshops and seminars are offered including topics like positive discipline, building literacy, and handling stress.  Offer a parent resource library and children’s book lending program.  

http://www.nhti.edu/cfdc/index.html


Riverbend Parent-Child Centers: 226-7505, x3215

PO Box 2023, Concord, NH

Family resource centers in Concord, Penacook, Pittsfield, Franklin, and Hillsboro offering parenting education and support groups and a literacy-based children’s program. Home-mentoring is also provided.  The purpose of all programs is to strengthen families by enhancing parent-child relationships and help participants to parent with confidence. There is never a charge for groups and transportation is provided for the surrounding communities.

www.riverbendcmhc.org


The Children’s Place & Parent Education Center: 224-9920

27 Burns Avenue, Concord

The Children’s Place and Parent Education Center is a family resource center.  Its mission is to enhance and strengthen families by offering support services, childcare and group play, parent education, and community outreach programs. Services include:

www.thechildrensplacenh.org


Woodside School: 224-8418

114 South Fruit Street, Concord, NH

Woodside School is dedicated to providing quality, developmentally appropriate early learning and care thorough a supportive environment for all children, their families and the greater community. Woodside's programs are designed to meet the individual needs of children 18 months through Kindergarten on a full-time or part-time basis. Woodside also offers after school care for children up to age 12.

www.woodsideschool.org

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