I have been absolutely blown away by The Goddard School of Derry since we first started attending…read moreback in October 2019 for our first child. Being a first time parent, I was obviously panicked about being away from my daughter for the first time and all of the employees were extremely kind and patient with me as I called multiple times a day to check in. They also have an app called Tadpoles that allows us to get in depth descriptions of every single thing that happens throughout the day and what lessons/skill development they worked on that day. A few weeks after my daughter had started going I was rushed to the ER and was hospitalized for a week. The staff not only worked with me and got to know various family members of mine to approve of additional pick up people, but they also were sure to ask every day how I was doing. They also allowed me to call and speak with the teachers since I wasn't having face to face interaction with them anymore. I also missed a tuition payment when I was in the hospital and instead of punishing me, they allowed me to get it to them as soon as I was out and able to go. The daycare has been extremely diligent with all sicknesses (even prior to COVID19) and has the best sanitation practices in the state. They were able to catch the first signs of RSV with my daughter and alerted me immediately and even followed up to see how she was feeling. From personal experience, I can truly say that these employees treat the students as if they are family. I can honestly say that after seeing the way that my daughter's face lights up when she sees some of the employees, I have full faith in their abilities to care for my daughter in the same way I would myself. I have been meaning to post a review for a while but I finally needed to now because of the way the daycare is handling COVID19 and these unprecedented times. My husband and I are both essential workers and not only are we required to work right now but we are required to work longer than normal hours. Having a safe and family-like atmosphere for our daughter to go to everyday has truly been paramount not only to her happiness, but also to allow us to safely perform our job functions. They have taken an endless amount of precautions to ensure our children are as safe as humanly possible from the virus and they have also put a huge impact on the safety of their employees. They have been supportive to all families, even the ones who chose to keep their children home during this time, and are consistently communicating every policy they are using to keep parents informed. The current pandemic is really showing what companies are genuine/caring/successful and what companies don't care about their employees and clients what so ever. The Goddard School of Derry has not only proved to us how incredible of a facility they are, but they far exceeded any of our expectations of a childcare institution. No other daycare could compare.

The most expensive glorified daycare there is with both owner and director having no child skills…read moreand no desire to even be around children or wanting anything to do with parents. There's zero communication no matter how hard you try unless you count passive aggressive e-mails days to weeks later. Sure you get a few photos during the day but try getting a hold of anyone and the phone just rings, or you never get a phone call or e-mail back. Teachers seem inexperienced to actually teach anything worthwhile, pre-k and k are run like a daycare just with tables labeled "art", "snacks" and so forth. Their scapegoat is to say they emphasize "learning through play" so they don't have to put in the effort. $1000 month for HALF days but nothing to show for this insane amount of tuition besides other kids families bringing in goody bags or snacks. They make you fill out novels of paperwork beforehand but don't even read the documents they make you turn in! Your child has a food allergy? They ignore it and give your child that food. My kiddo comes home saying they had a stomachache and told the teacher they felt sick, but you get no report or phone call?! - just to find out with questioning your child that they're feeding your kiddo their allergen!! The next day they sent him home WITH his allergen food AFTER I called and asked why he was eating said allergen and the teacher called me saying " I didn't see that but I'm looking at it now" say what?!! To add insult to injury they make you give 30 days paid notice to unenroll and then you finally get communication FAST from their see you aunt tee director demanding payment, daily kind you.. demanding it daily. Please research and read other reviews that say exactly this about this disgraceful "school". I wish I had and saved 2k.

Dawn and Liz had my daughter for 2 years. The entire staff at this center and the Hooksett center…read morewere supportive and trustworthy.. They updated me throughout the days were my child was sick or hurt and didn't bother me for the minor bumps and bruises. I had just moved into the city and this was my first experience with day care of 5 children and this was by far the best experience and my child loves them and misses them dearly! I can't say enough about this place! I have a coworker who's little boy goes to the Hooksett location (small world) and they love it too! please call and save your spot!!!

quality from our group. Value in care, empathy and nurturing . Owner is down to earth and genuine…read more Loving . I love working here and being a teacher

We have two kids here, we love the outside spaces and quality of teaching at Woodside. They have…read morenormal staffing challenges for the industry. Our kids have had the same teachers for each of their full years at Woodside. My younger has had the same teachers for her two years there and adores them.

100% turnover twice in the past 18 months. Constant closures due to their inability to staff…read moreproperly. Revolving door of staff with zero consistency for the children. Incompetent leadership. It's such a shame. I strongly do not recommend sending your children here anymore.

I think Debbie G. should consider removing her review, as I'm sure she is confused with the…read morelocation. Colorful Apples has been nothing short of amazing for my family. My son spent a month and a half at their Hooksett location before transferring to their Manchester location (there wasn't an opening in Manchester yet) and both schools are incredible. There are 3 sisters that own and operate these locations - them and their staff clearly love what they do. It was apparent with how happy my son would be when I picked him up, and how happy he was to be dropped off (after the initial crocodile tears) I am so looking forward to continue being a part of the Colorful Apples family and I would recommend either location to anyone looking for excellent childcare. It feels so good not to worry about the well-being of my child while I'm at work. Thank you to the entire Colorful Apples staff. We love you!

Dropping your baby off for the first day of daycare after being home with them full time might be…read morethe hardest thing a parent does. Thankfully I made a wonderful choice for my daughter's daycare with Colorful Apples! Since day one, the teachers have put my mind at ease. They are on top of everything that goes on and give my child so much attention and love that I could not be happier. The center in Manchester is small and I really love the family atmosphere it creates. You get to know all the kids and parents quickly. There is no greater comfort than feeling like your child is well loved and taken care of when you can't be there and that is what Colorful Apples has given me. Thank you so much Dawn, Liz and Amber.

We've been enrolled in lower el for a year. This place is great. When we moved, continuing with…read moremontessori was a priority, green valley absolutely fits the bill. The kid is thriving on all dimensions. The teacher is highly experienced and a true guide for both academics, social and behavioral development. The environment is gorgeous and to be honest, I dont think they actually charge enough so great value too.

Meeting House Montessori School set the foundation for our boys' educational career. I could not…read morespeak highly enough about the staff and their care for all the students. More recently, I've become aware of the partnership between Meeting House and The Lady Bug Project. I'm so proud to have an association with such an amazing program. Keep up the great work and please continue to share all the amazing things you do.

Meetinghouse was the best thing to happen for our family. Our 3 year old had a challenging time…read moreconnecting and feeling part of the class at his previous school. At Meetinghouse he was included and celebrated and came home everyday full of stories about friends and things he'd learned. He loved his teachers and we want to highlight Ms. Maciolek and Ms. Snow in the young children classroom for their dedication and incredible care. They are so good at what they do. They brought calm and thoughtfulness. Our child talked about them with respect and about what they taught him. Mrs. Lancaster and Ms. Abby instantly connected with our child and made him feel part of a great culture. And Mrs. Smith is outstanding in how she runs the school and the tone she sets. We couldn't be happier and feel so proud how how our child learned to be part of a great group. Thank you!!!

I worked here as an employ this was one of the worst places I have ever worked. I quit after two…read moreweeks because the owners listened to their family instead of someone with an educated degree. Always the woman I worked with was very disrespectful to the children. I would never send my children here.

My children have attended RainbowLand since they were 3 months old…read more The owner does listen to her families but she also stands up for her employees. With out us parents she wouldn't have a business in the 1st place. She provides a safe, nurturing and fun place for the children to grow and learn. The owner see's more than we do as parents but if you bring an issue to her attention right away, she's right there on top of it and makes any necessary changes. Having teachers come and go is not always ideal, but it makes me feel better to know that my child is being treated with the upmost respect. I've had the opportunity to witness teachers act one way in front of parents and the owner, but then totally different when they don't think anyone is watching!! I'm grateful RainbowLand has an open door policy! Just because someone has an "educated degree" - doesn't mean they are above everybody else. The state does require education but experience is also very important. As is the nature motherly or fatherly instinct. Things are different in the real world than that they are of a lab school setting!! I would recommend RainbowLand to anyone! They go out of their way to make everyone feel welcomed and a part of a family. I wouldn't have my children any place else!!

Wonderful caring daycare facility. Where teachers are loving and promote a fun learning…read moreenvironment for infants 6 weeks to after school age up to 12.