Durham, NH

The UNH Child Study and Development Center is a nationally accredited laboratory school that serves as a model early childhood program. Operated by the University of New Hampshire, it combines high-quality childcare with cutting-edge research in child development. The center features highly qualified teachers with advanced degrees, low student-teacher ratios, and a research-based curriculum that emphasizes play-based learning, social-emotional development, and individualized instruction. The facility includes modern classrooms, extensive outdoor learning environments, and observation areas for research. As part of UNH's College of Health and Human Services, it maintains the highest standards of early childhood education and serves as a training ground for future educators.

The Goddard School in nearby Dover serves Durham families with a comprehensive F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic readiness with social development. The school features state-of-the-art security systems, including keypad entry and comprehensive safety protocols. Highly qualified teachers implement a play-based curriculum that incorporates STEAM learning, literacy development, and character education. The facility includes age-appropriate classrooms, indoor gymnasium, and secure outdoor playgrounds. Goddard's proprietary developmental assessments and daily communication with parents ensure each child's progress is carefully monitored and supported.

The Children's Montessori Center provides authentic Montessori education serving Durham and surrounding communities. The center features AMI-trained teachers who guide children through carefully prepared environments designed to foster independence, concentration, and love of learning. The Montessori curriculum includes practical life skills, sensorial materials, language development, mathematics, and cultural studies. The facility includes beautiful, well-maintained classrooms with authentic Montessori materials, peaceful outdoor spaces, and a nurturing atmosphere. The center emphasizes mixed-age classrooms that allow for peer learning and individualized pacing, with strong emphasis on developing executive function skills and social competence.