High-quality child care lays a strong foundation for children’s cognitive and social development, preparing them for future academic success and lifelong learning.
Child Care and School
Resources
Child care and preschools serving the Somersworth community:
- Little Steps Early Learning Center https://littlestepsnh.com/
- Kid’s Culture https://kidsculturechildcare.com/
233 Route 108, Somersworth, NH - The Granite YMCA of Somersworth https://www.graniteymca.org/location/somersworth/
- Strafford County Headstart at Idlehurst Elementary- https://straffordcap.org/early-care-and-education-programs/
- SAU 56- Idlehurst Elementary School
46 Stackpole Rd, Somersworth,NH- (603) 692-2435
- Strafford County Head Start- https://straffordcap.org/early-care-and-education-programs/#earlychildhood. Would you like to be contacted to apply? Please click here or email headstart@straffordcap.org
- Happy Helpers Preschool Center- Sixth Street, Dover NH https://www.happyhelperschildcare.com/
- Berwick Early Learning Center (207) 698-4685
541 School Street, Berwick, Maine 03901 - Berwick Village Preschool (207) 698-1234
103 School Street Berwick, Maine 03901
Before and after school care:
- The Granite YMCA of Somersworth at Idlehurst- https://www.graniteymca.org/location/somersworth/
Somersworth School District Information:
Somersworth School District updates information about registrations, programs, and an up-to-date calendar of events in the school system.
**Assistance with Child Care Costs:
Child care scholarships are available to income eligible families. You may be eligible if:
- Receive Financial Assistance for Needy Families (FANF)
- Are in the FANF work program
- You are working or looking for work and meet the income guidelines
- You are going to school and meet the income guidelines
- 3 options to apply:
- 💻 online – nheasy.nh.gov
- 📞 by phone – 1-844-275-3447
- 📁 In person/completed form by mail – paper application link to 26 Whipple Street, Nashua.
- Still have questions?? Head to the NH Connections website
Do you need help navigating the child care scholarship process or finding quality child care? Reach out to our partners at https://www.childcareaware.org/state/new-hampshire-6/
