Choosing a Preschool

Sometimes it can be difficult to choose a preschool.  There are so many options out there and its often times hard to get a feel for a school based off of what you can find online or a brief school tour.  I find that a trusted friend’s recommendation carries a lot of weight when it comes to choosing schools and activities for my children.  This is why I’d like to open this article up to all of you to recommend the great preschools in your town.  If you have had a wonderful experience with a preschool please leave a comment on facebook (or shoot me an email) and I will include the preschool’s name, information and your testimonial in this post!

As you research preschools, please visit this site from New Hampshire’s Department of Health and Human Services Child Care Unit which provides information about each child care program’s licensing visit history and rule violations from January 1, 2006 to the present.  It is great resource that one of our SNH Kids friends shared!

Preschools in Bedford, NH:

  • RainbowLand Child and Development Center, 3 Rundlett Hill Road:  RainbowLand is a privately owned facility combining education with a relaxing atmosphere, beginning with the infant program. Our curriculum supports a developmentally appropriate environment. Teachers are able to create a classroom of open-ended activities reinforcing each child’s need to explore and learn throughout the day.  RainbowLand educates children from ages 6 weeks to 7 years.   Parent Testimonial: “Rainbowland Child Development Center in Bedford Can’t say enough wonderful things about them. Everything is about the welfare and betterment of the children even if some specific decisions not popular with all the parents. Kids come 1st and foremost.”

Preschools in Londonderry, NH:

  • Saint Mark’s Preschool, 1 South Road: Saint Mark’s Nursery School in Londonderry NH has open registration now through July 25th, 2013 for placement in our 3 and 4 year old programs for the upcoming school year.  This programs offer small class sizes with individualized attention.  Our teachers have over 30 years of experience working with young children.  The staff at Saint Mark’s Nursery School focuses on developmentally appropriate practice where all children can learn at their own pace and feel proud of what they have accomplished.  Some of our goals are to foster positive self-image, develop pro-social skills, encourage children to think, reason, question, and experiment, enhance physical development and promote emotional well-being.  Please contact the school’s director Beth Smarse by calling 603-432-1506 or emailing to set up a tour and receive more information!  Parent Testimonial: “Saint Mark’s Preschool is a wonderful and nurturing environment.  My child’s excitement for learning was fostered beautifully by the fantastic teachers on staff.  I could not have asked for a better first school experience for my child!”
  • World of Discovery, 182 Rockingham Road: World of Discovery’s Preschool program begins exposing the children to everything they will need to make a smooth transition to Kindergarten.  Academics and creative play go hand in hand to make learning fun and exciting.  Children learn problem solving skills and acquire independence and self-confidence by making their own choice in the classroom.  Parent Testimonial: “My kids went there for 6 years. Never once thought of switching schools!”

Preschools in Windham, NH:

  • Magical Beginnings, 184 Rockingham Road: Children attending Magical Beginnings will be introduced to the alphabet, numbers, shapes, colors, patterning, sorting, nursery rhymes, and fairy tales. They will learn cutting, printing, sharing and listening skills. The children will have 45 minutes of gymnastics from Gym-Ken Gymnastics every day they come to school.  This will develop their gross motor skills and self confidence.  Parent Testimonial: “It is a learning and at the same time fun school. Classes are small which is what every parent looks for in a school for their child. Gymnastics is also included which the children love!”
  • Windham Cooperative, 12 Industrial Drive: WCK offers many Program Options to meet the needs of young children 2.9 through Kindergarten age. Their Developmental Philosophy fosters growth in the whole child and creates a life-long love of learning. Call to schedule a tour.  Parent Testimonial: “Fabulous teachers and, because its a cooperative, there is a ton if parental involvement. I love being able to volunteer on a regular basis.”
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4 Responses to Choosing a Preschool

  1. Jay Theodore says:

    I cannot say enough great things about The Windham Learning Tree Academy. It is extremely well run and the teachers are phenomenal!!

  2. I absolutely LOVE Kiddie Academy in Windham, NH and highly recommend it! I have been sending my kids there for six years and am sad that my oldest had to leave to go to 1st grade! I wish they could stay there forever!

  3. Kenya says:

    Great post. I am in the process of finding a West Roxbury preschool and I just wish I still lived by you guys. I have heard nothing but great things of you guys. Keep up the great work.

    • southernnewhampshirekids says:

      I hope you find a wonderful preschool for your family!

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