Child care merrimack nh: Little Sprouts Early Education & Child Care in Merrimack NH

What our families are saying:

Little Sprouts has always been very nurturing towards our son. We’ve always felt that there was genuine care for him, his growth, and his well being. We like the fact that we get regular updates on his day, and photos as well. We really love Little Sprouts.

– Tori L., Little Sprouts Parent

Welcome to Little Sprouts Early Education and Child Care in Merrimack, NH

Our school offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s trusted a preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that are more than just “daycare,” our full-time and part-time options offer families the ideal care solution that fits their needs.

Welcome to Little Sprouts Merrimack, where your child will discover exciting experiences and make new friends! Our modern features and brightly colored spaces create a welcoming environment to inspire a lifelong love of learning. The extensive playground and indoor play spaces are perfect for developing age-appropriate skills and helping children exhaust some of that seemingly limitless energy. Conveniently located along Route 101A and off Exit 8 on Route 3, the school is perfectly placed for commuting families and nearby neighbors.

Where families come first, Little Sprouts Merrimack is a school filled with love, cheer and friendship. Your child’s imagination will soar in the care of our happy, dedicated teachers and extraordinary Budding Scholars™ curriculum. Providing award-winning early education and child care to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-kindergarten children, Little Sprouts Merrimack creates a genuinely caring atmosphere in which your child can laugh, grow, and learn.

Leadership Overview

Samantha Burke

Executive Director

Samantha joined Little Sprouts in February 2013 and was thrilled to step into the Executive Director role in Methuen, bringing with her over 15 years of experience in the field of education. She earned a BA from Salem State University in Early Childhood Education for Children with and without Special Needs, along with a BS in English. Samantha enjoys camping with her family and scrapbooking with friends.

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Nadia Brunache-Muzac

Education Coach

Nadia earned her associate’s degree in early childhood education from Mount Ida College and has worked in the field since 2002. She believes a warm, accessible, enthusiastic and caring attitude are the key factors in making a difference in the lives of the children she teaches. Nadia lives in Boston with her husband and three children. In her spare time, she enjoys baking, cooking, and taking road trips with her family.

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Merrimack KinderCare | Daycare, Preschool & Early Education in Merrimack, NH

Welcome to Merrimack KinderCare

Welcome to Merrimack KinderCare in New Hampshire! Our center is conveniently located right off of Route 3, across from the Merrimack Village Center. Our staff consists of outstanding teachers who are very experienced in early childhood fields. All of our teachers have a child development associate credential, an associate’s degree in early childhood education, or a higher degree in education or a related field. Every day, our knowledgeable, dedicated staff improves children’s learning abilities and helps them build lifelong confidence.

Our classrooms are places to thrive! 
In our safe and healthy classrooms, your child will be engaged in learning experiences that meet them where they are, both socially and academically. With fun daily activities, passionate teachers, and great friends, a lifetime of confidence starts here. Contact the center director to learn more about our child care options and schedule a tour! 

Meet Michelle Lowe, Our Center Director

Meet Micki Lowe! She is the Center Director at Merrimack KinderCare in New Hampshire. Micki attended the University of New Hampshire, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in History with an emphasis on Education. She has been with KinderCare since 1989 and has completed many Early Childhood Education courses throughout her career. Every day, Micki looks forward to providing a nurturing learning environment for children. “They may forget what you said, but they will not forget how you made them feel.” Outside of work, Micki enjoys reading, gardening, and spending time outdoors with her husband and children.

• Merrimack KinderCare Programs
• Our Teachers
• Family Stories
• FAQs

AMERICA’S MOST ACCREDITED

We’re so proud!

Nationally only 10% of daycares are accredited – nearly 100% of our learning centers are. That’s a big difference,
and that means KinderCare kids are getting the very best. Here’s why.

SCHOOL-READY

What Learning Looks Like

Our talented early-childhood teachers set kids down the path toward becoming lifelong learners in a positive, safe, and nurturing environment.

Merrimack KinderCare Programs

Infant Programs (6 weeks–1 year)

Leaving your baby in someone else’s care is a big step. Everyone at our
centers—most importantly, our naturally gifted infant teachers—will work with
you to make sure the transition goes smoothly. When you step into our infant
classroom, you’ll see how much we want your infant to feel safe, loved, and
ready to explore their world.

Toddler Programs (1–2 Years)

Everything in our toddler classroom is designed for little explorers. That’s
because a lot is going on at this age. When your child is wandering all over the
place, that means they’re learning and discovering new things every day. We’ll
help them explore their interests (and find new ones!) as they play and learn.

Discovery Preschool Programs (2–3 Years)

This age is filled with so much wonder and curiosity. That’s why we offer a ton
of books and toys and bring artwork down to kids eye level. Children in
discovery preschool also begin to learn how we all work together in a
classroom. Simple math and science, pretend play, and group play help them
get used to a more structured school setting.

Preschool Programs (3–4 Years)

This age is all about expression, when kids really start to form their own ideas
about what they want to play and how they want to create. Every day in our
preschool classroom, your child will explore science experiments, create
artwork, and play pretend—all the skills needed for their big next step:
kindergarten!

Prekindergarten Programs (4–5 Years)

When you walk into one of our pre-K classrooms, you’ll see artwork and
writing displayed around the room. Labels are everywhere to help kids connect
letters with words. You’ll also see pictures on the walls that reflect the families
in our community.  Your child will also deepen their knowledge in language,
math, science, Spanish, and social skills.

Kindergarten Programs (5–6 Years)

Welcome to kindergarten: the gateway to grade school and everything that
comes next! Offered in select centers, our kindergarten programs have small
class sizes and curriculums that mix learning and fun. The basic building
blocks of reading, writing, math, and science are key in kindergarten, so we
make sure they get lots of practice in all of these areas.

School Break Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)

Winter break, spring break, summer break—when school’s out (but you still need to work), you
can count on KinderCare to provide a safe and supportive learning environment that’s focused
on fun. We welcome children ages 5–12 during school break times and make sure they have a
sensational, screen-free experience they won’t forget.

Participating Child Care Aware Center

KinderCare partners with Child Care Aware® of America to offer fee assistance for
Active Duty military families and flexible support to fit their needs when care at a Child
Development Center on the installation is not available.

Learning Adventures – Enrichment Program

Cooking Academy™ (3 – 12 Years)

In Cooking Academy, kids learn new recipes from cultures around the world and
develop a healthy relationship with food. They’ll whip up everything from Southwest
rainbow lettuce wraps to pumpkin muffins, building their skills in STEM, communication,
and more along the way. And yes—little chefs get to eat their culinary creations!

Music Explorers™ (2 – 4 Years)

KinderCare families are already giving a standing ovation to our newest Learning
Adventures program: Music Explorers! Kids will learn to sing, move, listen, play
instruments, and even create their own tunes. Our original curriculum blends math,
science, social studies, literacy, and mindfulness (think yoga!) for a uniquely KinderCare
way of learning the foundations of music.

Phonics Adventures® (2 – 4 Years)

Learning how to read is a whole lot of fun at KinderCare! We help kids grow to love
books and words (and get ready for kindergarten) in our Phonics Adventures program.
From discovering the basics of vowels to practicing poetry, kids learn all about letters
and sounds in small-group lessons made just for their age group. (Bonus: Kids who
attend our phonics program are more prepared than their peers for school—and we
have the data to prove it.)

STEM Innovators (3-8 Years)

You’ve probably heard a lot about how important STEM education is for your child, but
what does that really mean? Our STEM Innovators program takes kids’ natural ability to
make sense of the world and applies it to robotics, chemistry, coding, geology, and
more. While your child experiments, they’ll discover how to use technology to do
amazing things!

ABC Music & Me, Sign Language Adventures

Our Teachers

We’re the only company in early childhood education to select teachers based on natural talent. Being a great educator isn’t enough though.
KinderCare teachers are also amazing listeners, nurturers, boo-boo fixers, and smile-makers. Put more simply,
we love our teachers and your child will, too.

Meet just a few of our amazing KinderCare teachers!

A KINDERCARE TEACHER WITH

An Artist’s Heart

“My classroom is full of art!” says Mary Annthipie-Bane, an award-winning early childhood educator at KinderCare. Art and creative expression, she says, help children discover who they really are.

We put our best-in-class teachers in a best-in-class workplace. We’re so proud to have been named one of Gallup’s 37 winners of the Great Workplace Award.
When you put great teachers in an engaging center, your children will experience
an amazing place to learn and grow.

Family Stories

Don’t take our word for it. Hear what our families have to say about our amazing center!

• I want to share a quick success story on what an amazing impact KLC and the phonic program is having on little Miss Oriannah these days. Last weekend my Mom, Oriannah & I went for lunch and as we were trying to bide some time and finish our lunch in peace we allowed Oriannah to go thru her diaper bag. Before I know it she was pulling things out of the bag and literally reading the letters off a bottle of sunscreen saying, Mom- this is the letter “D”, this is the letter “K”, this is the letter “S” these were all letters she had recently learned at Phonics. I think it was one of my proudest parenting moments yet. But not only was I proud of her but I could tell by the overwhelming smile on her face that she was proud of herself- so confident and so happy with herself. What more could a parent want for their child. And just yesterday we went to the library and again I was not asking her “what letter is this” but rather she was proactively telling me what letters she was seeing- “W”, “M” and at one point she said I see two “O’s”…so now she is not only recognizing letters but also determining when there is more than one. I am truly amazed by how quickly she is learning all her letters of the alphabet. We are definitely on a roll here and there is lots of positive reinforcement going on at home now as well! This is so exciting to see Oriannah learning all of this so quickly and then being able to apply it no matter where she is, very special! Anyway I just wanted you all to know how pleased we are that we have chosen KLC and this program for our little girl. I know we could not have made a better choice!

  Obadiah D. – KinderCare Parent

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Who Are KinderCare Families?

They hail from hundreds of cities across the country from countless backgrounds, and proudly represent every walk in life. What our families have in common,
though, is the want to give their children the best start in life. We are so proud to be their partner in parenting.

Hear from just a few of our amazing KinderCare families.

A Globe-Trotting Family Finds A

Home in Houston

Four young children, four different passports, two languages, two full-time jobs…oh, and a few triathlons thrown in for good measure.
Meet the globe-trotting Colettas—a family on the go.

Frequently Asked Questions

What accreditations does KinderCare have?

We are your trusted caregiver. Our centers are state-licensed and regularly inspected to make sure everything meets or exceeds standards, including child-to-teacher ratios and safe facilities. Our centers aren’t just licensed—most are accredited, too! Find out more.

Do you offer part-time schedules at Merrimack KinderCare?

Everybody’s schedule is different. We’re happy to offer quality, affordable part-time and full-time childcare. Drop-in care may also be available. Reach out to your Center Director to learn more.

How does naptime work at Merrimack KinderCare?

Our teachers meet every child’s needs during naptime. Our teachers know how to get babies to nap. In fact, they are pros at getting children of any age to nap. Visit our article on “10 Ways We Help Kids Get a Great Daycare Nap” to learn more.

Do you support alternative diets?

We strive to be as inclusive as possible. To that point, we provide a vegetarian option at mealtime, take care to not serve common allergens and can adapt menus based on your child’s food sensitivities. If your child has additional needs, we’ll work with you to figure out a plan.

Are meals included in tuition? Can I choose to send my child with lunch?

We provide nutritious meals and snacks developed by a registered dietician to meet the needs of rapidly growing bodies and minds. If your child has special dietary requirements and you would prefer to bring in their lunch, please make arrangements with the center director.

Does my child need to be potty-trained?

Every child begins toilet learning at a different age. Until your child shows an interest in toilet learning, we’ll provide diaper changes on an as-needed basis. When your child shows an interest, we’ll discuss how to work together to encourage toilet learning.