Winchester, NH

Winchester Head Start provides comprehensive early childhood education and family support services through the federally-funded Head Start program. The center focuses on school readiness with a research-based curriculum that addresses cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development. All teachers meet or exceed state qualification requirements and receive ongoing professional development. The program emphasizes family engagement and offers health, nutrition, and mental health services. Facilities include age-appropriate classrooms and outdoor play areas designed for safe, stimulating learning environments.

The Learning Experience in nearby Keene serves families throughout the Monadnock Region, including Winchester. This nationally accredited center offers a comprehensive early education curriculum with proprietary programs like L.E.A.P. (Learning Experience Academic Program) and phonics-based instruction. The facility features state-of-the-art security systems, certified teachers with early childhood education degrees, and developmentally appropriate learning spaces. Their approach balances academic preparation with social skills development through structured play and hands-on activities. The center provides nutritious meals and maintains excellent staff-to-child ratios.

Keene Montessori School offers authentic Montessori education serving families in the Monadnock Region, including Winchester residents. The school features AMI-trained teachers and carefully prepared classrooms with traditional Montessori materials that encourage independence, concentration, and love of learning. The toddler and primary programs focus on practical life skills, sensorial development, language, mathematics, and cultural studies. The school maintains small class sizes with low student-teacher ratios in a nurturing, home-like environment. Their extended day options and summer programs provide flexibility for working families while maintaining the Montessori philosophy.