My son has gone here for several years, and i was shocked to read the other review- but honestly…read moretypically people only review when angry. My son started this daycare as a painfully shy young kid, and he has grown so much. He loves the teachers and the kids there so much, they are super responsive with us; and I love him going there as well. We also had him picked up there for his preschool regularly and was great we were able to do that. Before sending my son here we had him going in Tyngsboro, MA (which was obviously a long drive there and back) because of how picky i was with daycares- but have nothing bad to say and honestly only praise with this one. Both myself, my son and my husband will be very sad when he will be full time in school and unable to come here regularly and hope my infant will be able to come here as well.

This is not a rant, this is a lengthy letter describing a factual recent event and should be read…read morethoroughly by parents who are contemplating this school as an option. To each their own, but here is my experience: The school is ran by teachers you'll never meet, and most if not all, seem to not be actual teachers with degrees but parents filling in to help, operated by a woman who will insult your child to your face while on the front steps of the school. They will give up on your child because of their inability to discipline or educate, that was made clear right away, when I was told they don't discipline. I was concerNed to hear this when the words came out of the woman's mouth (a few months back) but since meetings or proper discussions aren't a practice of theirs (always rushed with the door barely opened) I thought, this is a temporary babysitting space my daughter seems 2 enjoy, while we wait for our school of choice to have openings. Apparently my 4 year old took out her lunch instead of her snack so this means she has cognitive issues. Careful this place is dangerous, anyone who is NOT medically trained, who does not hold a degree in psychology or a phd, has NO RIGHT TO THROW MEDICAL LABLES ON YOUR CHILD because they simply claim to speak from experience. I have been a mother for 18 years, I am however not a trained professional in psychiatry, psychology, you won't see me labeling your child's physical or mental condition... Three kids, ranging from ages 18 to 4 and I have NEVER had a "teacher, school director" handle herself the way she did yesterday; this woman was seething with rage, like an old poodle! Throwing out a diagnosis of my child, while on the front steps of the school, a rushed conversation at pick up/drop off, while other parents are dropping off their kids... (Meeting like these are handled in a professional setting/manner in private, with supporting documents/notes to go over) & If you dare challenge the woman's un-educated diagnosis be prepared to get kicked off the property with the door slammed to your face while your child is still in the school! (don't worry I immediately removed my child from the erratic woman's grip, forcing myself back into the school, while this woman is screaming for the cops to be called, scaring the children, my child and Honestly everyone else)... As an expert parent however, having sent my three kids to several different schools over the years, what I can tell you with certainty is they have no idea how to educate children and clearly the tired director with twenty years experience should go on a leave of absence, she has no business being with small children. As for curriculum, the kids' daily activities are done on scrap paper, with writings on the back, looks like they tear paper out of old books or folders (not school related) and give to the kids to scribble On. Mind you it costs $255 a week. Your kids clothes and personal belongings will always be lost, misplaced or given to another child; we are out a sleeping bag, two pairs of shoes and at least 10 sweaters, I don't have the money to replace these items. When you ask for these items you will be told to wait phtisies, as you are never allowed in the school, for them to hand you over a bunch of items not one being your childs. Super shady. Back to my main point, they don't know how to discipline or teach toddlers, they will just tell you your child is the issue if your child is rambunctious, a toddler. Your 3 1/2, 4 year old child is the issue. Here's the kicker, they will not tell you anything to lead up to these claims or diagnosis. Over the last 8 months I was told twice (at pick up on these lovely front steps, with the door half open, her wretched head sticking out) that my child was a bit "tough" today... but that's it. So Let this sink in, you could be told your child has abnormal behaviors and these should be assessed, out of the blue, while standing on the front steps of this dump whole, with other parents around, and if you dare ask questions or offer tips or challenge the behavioral diagnosis, you will be kicked off the property, door slammed in your face... My daughter is now 4, she attends two other programs (gym and play group) and these two other businesses could not believe what was said by this woman about my typical 4 year old, shocked but mostly astonished as to how this was brought up to me. This school is a dump whole, and I am riddled with guilt for leaving my baby in their care over the last 8 months! I can't stress this enough, if it doesn't feel right, even though "it must be" and your child seems happy, pull your kid out or investigate.. do your due diligence. Because she's my third, I assumed she was ok even though the school didn't seem amazing or ideal, I ignored the little red flags. Shame on me. Shame on this school for being opened

Kindercare is amazing. My older daughter went there and flourished so when I had my son Kindercare…read morewas the obvious choice. He is now 2 and has been going there since he was 8 weeks old. The staff is caring and loving, the curriculum is wonderful and my son surprises me every day with the new vocab he is picking up and all the wonderful activities he does daily. The building is very secure, lunch and snacks are provided so parents don't have to worry about packing food everyday and the playground area is clean and safe.

My daughter is in the one-year-old room with Ms. Bre. We switched her to Kindercare early in the…read moreschool year after having an unpleasant experience elsewhere. We could not be happier with our decision to do so. The entire staff knew our daughter & family members immediately end it was evident that security at the school was top-notch. The children engage in creative play which challenges them developmentally. They also spend much time outdoors and in the gross motor room indoors. Kindercare had my daughter sitting nicely at the table, napping and eating on a schedule, and trying different foods, which are provided with tuition. We love Kindercare!

Highly recommend PreK-K rooms over public school options. Am sure the others rooms are just as…read morewonderful! My child thrived at Nellie's. They offer all meals and on-site "field trip" experiences. We loved! all of the outdoor time and hands-on learning. MJ (PreK-K teacher) has a way with children and can control a room with empathy and kindness. To walk in on a dozen 3-5 year olds all happily and calmly reading books is an amazing site. Also, Director Lynn is a gem! Leaving your Little is difficult already, Lynn provides comfort and professionalism that make the situation easier. We immediately felt part of the family. Will forever be grateful for our time there. Thank you MJ & Lynn!!! Sending all our love and thanks.

Great infant care. Not only safe and nurturing, but they seem to really support a baby's…read moredevelopment and ability to grow more independent through play, arts and crafts (dealing with paint and textures). They have an excellent app which keeps you posted about what baby has eaten, naps, etc. The older children seem to have fun on the enclosed playground. They're very cautious and safe with keeping the children healthy and hire loving, attentive staff. (Signed, Granny)

Our daughter has gone here for almost 3 years. Overall, the school puts in the appearance of a…read moresolid place for children. Then covid-19 showed up. Their safety measures, like most, start strong and then fade in quality. That's not our gripe here now. They closed our daughters class for 14 days due a teacher testing positive for the virus. Understandable. What isn't is that you expect to keep our $750 for the 2 weeks you couldn't provide services? Their response to us asking us for a credit is "we pay our teachers during these tough times" What is this happens 5 more times this year?? SIMPLE GOOGLE SEARCH OF THIS GREEDY PUBLICLY TRADED COMPANY REVEALS: For its 2018 fiscal year, BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLTN, listed the following CEO pay ratio data on its annual proxy statement to the SEC. CEO Name CEO Pay Median Employee Pay CEO Pay Ratio Stephen H. Kramer $3,390,320 $23,969 141:1 SKIP THIS RIP OFF DAYCARE. YOU WILL LOSE MONEY

My daughter stayed in this school for 2 years. We had to leave this school because of relocation…read more Otherwise we will stay till her kindergarten. Teachers here are really nice and creative(Before our leaving, her teacher asked us if we want to have our daughter's picture. They picked all her picture out and put in a USB key for us. You can image how much extra effort they did). Ratio are very good. And compare to CA. This school does not have those winter break, spring break or summer break(Certainly this is quite common in NH). Classroom and playground are quite spacious and clean. And they have a big gym for rainy day and other activities. Although they don't have lots field trip for toddler and preschool(they do go around campus, and visit fire station and police station from time to time), they do invite others to come to perform. They have story teller, dancer, pet show... And they offers lots fun based curriculum. I missed this school very much

We absolutely love Little Sprouts in Merrimack! We were very nervous about childcare but the…read moreteachers and director made us feel so comfortable on the first day! The school is very welcoming, clean and organized. We are very happy that we chose to bring our child to Little Sprouts Merrimack!

Worst experience! It started out as a good experience when my son started going there at 4 Mos old…read morebut when he got older we started to realize the lack of care they really provided. My son started being bullied by the upper classroom kids and it was my son that was being blamed at 3 years old. We were being threatened by the director of the school that if we didnt test our son for autism or language issues then he'd be kicked out. So he was tested and passed with flying colors. Then we werent told by his classroom teachers that anything wrong was happening until the director basically told us he isn't allowed to come back because hes disruptive (at 3 years old!). We had witnessed the kids bullying our son on the playground and our son being blamed for it when we didnt make it known to the teacher we were there to see it. Come to find out later there was favoritism happening- the kids who were bullying my son was a teachers nephew so he gets to stay and my son was told to leave. The director was threatening and rude everytime we interacted with her. She doesnt care about the students one bit. The original director was kind when we first started there but once Bree stepped in, everything went downhill. No daycare should ever be run that way. You should feel comforted that you child is loved and cared for, not bullied out. I heard from a few other parents that they witness the same treatment. How sad. Very much do not recommend this place if you care for your child at all.

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!!

***OWNERS WILL KICK YOUR CHILD OUT IF THEY DO NOT NAP, FORCED NAPS ARE REQUIRED HERE***…read more When it comes time for enrollment, they will say ANYTHING for you to enroll. Make sure you get it in writing first. They told us Drop off time we had in mind would not matter at all! Now they are kicking my child out due to drop off time that they set and we followed along with not taking a nap (WHICH IS NOT REQUIRED BY THE WAY) There was a time my daughter was not fed anything inside of her lunch box and I Contacted useless Kaitlynn and she never responded. So I decided to contact the owners and they respond 4 days later stating that they didn't think it was important enough to respond because it wasn't that serious! I guess feeding my daughter in their supervision was not that important to them! New Director (Kaitlynn Strand) is as useless as they come. Owner and her husband are just as useless and arrogant/ ignorant. These clowns sent me an email 9/10/25 after I sign my daughter out and leave the parking lot that after 9/12/25, Mia is no longer allowed in the facility because she does not take naps. No other child was targeted but mine! My daughters last day there I was told by the arrogant husband that I do not know how to run a business. Clearly not knowing that I run 2 businesses. He must think he is the only businessman in Windham, NH I will reporting this to every department possible because what they are doing are so wrong in so many levels! Side note: Would love to give huge thanks to Miss Leah, Miss Danielle and the other 2 staff for giving unconditional love to Mia! I noticed it from a mile away and I thank you for that! I hope you reach your furthest point in your careers and not with this joke of a facility. As for Miss Mia, it is a shame you share the same name as my daughter. You are a complete joke along with your director and bosses. Thank you (sarcastically) for being 2 faced. When Mia's mom asked you how are things with new time drop off etc you said everything is perfect. Then go to your director and bosses complaining. Thank you for setting this all up! I Hope karma hits you in the worst way possible! Your bosses you cry to about my daughter told me everything! You would complain Mia wouldn't nap because you didn't get time to be on your phone!

We are very pleased with the service,the staff is very caring and professional. my son seems…read moregenuinely happy at both drop off and pick up. the environment is welcoming and the place is always clean. I love the pictures and updates I get through the day and how accesible the communication with the staff using the application.

Our daughter is currently enrolled in the toddler program at 2nd Nature Academy, and has been since…read moreshe was eight weeks old. I truly believe there is no other place I would have felt comfortable dropping off my daughter! The staff are professional, kind, and clearly love what they do. The physical campus is also incredible, and I cannot believe the spaces she is able to explore. She never stops talking about the farm animals! She is so delighted to go in each morning, and we could not be happier that we found such a wonderful place for her to learn and grow.

My child is so very happy at second nature. I am thrilled we found the perfect school. Public…read moreschool was just not right for my son. He is learning Mandarin and conversational Spanish along with his core subjects- all of which he is able to move along at a pace that works for him. I particularly like the way they handle typical "elementary" conflict. They hold a meeting, everyone can speak their mind and then they all decide how they can work through it.. a real life skill! In my child's old school an argument at recess meant children "sitting out" not able to play simply because they had a conflict about something. This fostered ill feelings amoung the children rather than empowering them to work out issues and move on together.. a very adult way to handle things. It's the small details like this that make all the difference in the world for ensuring children become productive members of society. After visiting many private schools we are so glad we decided on Second Nature Academy!