BABY'S
BEST BEGINNINGS
Phone: 332-9040 Fax: 335-6221
150 Wakefield Street, Rochester NH 03867
A program of Strafford County Head
Start, Baby's Best Beginnings provides home visiting services to
at-risk pregnant women through the first year of the child's
life. The program serves participants living in the northern tier
of Strafford County by providing comprehensive services
responding to the individual needs of families. Our intent is to
promote healthy pregnancies, birth outcomes, and child
development by educating parents in the areas of health, safety,
parenting, child development, and family planning. In addition,
we hope to ensure that al1 necessary supports are in place so
that families can provide a safe and nurturing environment.
BARRINGTON COMMUNITY CHILD
CENTER
Phone: 742-8981
Email: barrchildctr@metrocast.net
Physical address: 88 Route 9, Barrington, NH 03825
Mailing address: PO Box 592, Barrington, NH 03825-0592
Cheryl Goscinski-Drew, Owner & Center Director
Open 7 days a week, 6 am to 6 pm.
Barrington Community Child Center
provides educational enrichment programming and quality child
care to children of ages 3 to 12 years.
NH
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Phone: 332-7701
23 Grant Street, Rochester, NH 03867
Monday Through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Offers counseling to
individuals and families for martial, family and social problems.
Counseling and supportive services to unmarried mothers regarding
pregnancy and parenting. Licensed Adoption Agency. Affiliated
with six state-wide nursing homes. Community Outreach.
CHILD CARE CONNECTIONS, STRAFFORD COUNTY
Phone: 335-3849, or toll free 1-888-440-4914 Fax:
335-6221
Email: strafdctyccc@metrocast.net
Location: Head Start Suite of the Rochester Community Center, 150
Wakefield St., Rochester, NH 03867
Mailing Address: PO Box 607, Farmington, NH 03835.
Child Care Connections maintains a data base of
current child care providers and preschools in Strafford County
and provides the following: free referrals and information for
families seeking quality child care and preschools; start-up
information for family child care; technical assistance to child
care providers; and workshops for parents, child care providers,
and other early childhood professionals.
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PORTSMOUTH
280 Marcy Street, Portsmouth NH 03801
Phone: (603) 436-3853
The Children's Museum of Portsmouth is a non-profit museum
featuring 19 hands-on exhibits related to the arts, science, and
world culture, with something to see and do for all ages. Through
Experience Counts, we hope the museum can serve as a new
gathering place for seniors to meet and interact with children
and the greater seacoast community. Experience Counts at the
Children's Museum of Portsmouth:
This new initiative is sponsored by the Members Care Fund through
the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. Beginning in March 04,
the first Friday of each month is designated as Experience Counts
day at the Museum, providing many benefits to seniors of all
ages, abilities, and interests, such as:
Free admission for all seniors ages 55+ and elder caregivers from
9:30 am to 5:00 pm. Free admission for all accompanying
grandchildren and child friends of seniors. Staff-led tours of
the museum and the opportunity to explore exhibits all day.
Special themed activities designed to engage both seniors and
children. Light refreshments (served at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm) and
spaces for seniors to socialize. The chance to learn about
volunteer opportunities at the museum.
DOVER BAPTIST CHURCH FAMILY SERVICE
Phone: 742-5452
Washington and Fayette Streets, Dover, NH 03820
Dover Christian Pre-School: Tuesday and Thursday 9 am to 11:30
am, or Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9 am to 11:30 am. Must be 4
years old by September 30th. Register very early.
DOVER DAYCARE LEARNING CENTER, INC.
Phone: 742-7637
43 Back River Road, Dover, NH 03820
Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 6 pm. Offers complete childcare
service including meals for children 6 weeks through 12
years.Fees on a sliding scale.
GOOD SHEPHERD SCHOOL
Phone: 664-2742
37 Province Lane Barrington, NH 03825
Daycare hours are 7 am to 5:30 pm. Early
childhood through high school, with before and after care.
GROWING PLACES
Phone: 659-2220
Packers Falls Road, Durham, NH 03824
Hours: Monday thru Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.
Complete child care program, including snacks
and activities. Children may attend half or full days or weekly.
Ages 2 t/z to 5 year olds; preschool and pre-K.
EMMANUEL CHILD CARE CENTER
Phone: 332-5353 Director: Cynthia Blanchette
24 Eastern Ave., PO Box 1812, Rochester, NH 03866-1812
Monday through Friday, 6am to 6pm. Our objective is to provide
childcare and early childhood programs that reflect sound
Christian values in a developmentally suited environment for ages
6 weeks to 9 years old. Open year round to meet the needs of
working parents.
MONARCH SCHOOOL OF NEW ENGLAND, THE (formerly
Child Development Center of Strafford County, Inc.)
Phone: 332-2848, Fax: 330-0838
61 Eastern Avenue, P.O. Box 1921, Rochester, NH 03866-1921
Offering Education Programming: Pre-vocational, academic, and
vocational educational programs for special needs children ages 3
through 21 who have been determined to be developmentally and/or
physically disabled, have autism, or behavior disorders.
Occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and
behavioral consulting are provided as part of the educational
plan. Hippotherapy (horse back riding therapy), horticultural
program, aquatics, job coaching, and community recreational
activities are also offered. We also provide an after school
program, consulting and individual services on a sliding fee
scale to students enrolled elsewhere.
Program Length: School calendar year with extended school year
possible. As a cost effective, community based, client centered
service, the center believes in developing the full potential of
every child within the child's community.
PLUS TIME NH: MAKING AFTERSCHOOL
HAPPEN IN NHPhone: Toll Free 1-800-432-5851 or798-5850
Fax: 798-5861
160 Dover Road, Suite One, Chichester, NH 03258
Plus Time NH's mission is to provide the
guidance, leadership, and support essential to create, expand and
sustain afterschool programs in New Hampshire. National Service
Opportunities with PlusTime: We have both AmeriCorps and
AmeriCorps VISTA positions available throughout the year.
AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps VISTA members gain valuable work
experience while improving afterschool programs. Positions
available at various sites throughout NH! Contact Kim Lamarre for
more information at 1 -800-432-5851 ext. 20, or email her at klamarre@plustime.org.
ROCHESTER CHILD CARE CENTER
Phone: 332-9333
Fax: 332-3912
95 Charles Street, Rochester, NH 03867
Hours: Monday thru Friday 6 am to 6 pm, year
round. Provides early childhood education and childcare to
children ages 12 months to 12 years. Toddler, Preschool,
Kindergarten, and School Age programs, and a CACFP food program
participant. Tuition assistance available based on family income
and size.
SOMERSWORTH
EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Phone: 692-2081
15 Bartlett Avenue, Somerworth, NH 03878
Monday through Friday 6:30 am to 5:30 pm. Offers the following
Child Care programs: INFANT PROGRAM for infants
6 weeks 12 months, 2 TODDLER PROGRAMS, for
children 1and 2 years old, 2 PRE SCHOOL PROGRAMS
for children 3 to 5 years old, 1 KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM
for children 5 to 6 years old, and BEFORE AND AFTER
SCHOOL PROGRAM for children 6 to 12 years old. A
half-day kindergarten program now available. Sponsored
by the Somersworth Housing Authority. Also offers a Summer Camp
Program for all age groups. NAEYC Accredited.
STRAFFORD
COUNTY HEAD START
36 Charles Street
P.O Box 607
Farmington, NH 03836
Tel. 755-3108 • Fax 755-3479
Head Start: A program of Strafford County
Community Action that provides pre-school children in low income
households with enrichment in the areas of education, health,
nutrition, social services and parent involvement. Children with
special needs are welcome and fully included.
Early Head Start: Provides comprehensive services to expectant parents and income eligible families with children ages 0-3 in Farmington, Milton, and Rochester areas. Parent education in the areas of nutrition, health, infant and toddler development, literacy, community resources, job skills, and more. Infants and toddlers with disabilities are welcome and fully included. Child Care Connections: Phone 335-3849 or 1-888-440-4914. Provides a current listing of all licensed and license-exempt child care providers in the County. Staff also provides information on how to choose quality child and host trainings and workshops for professionals in the field of early care and education. Baby's Best Beginnings: Phone 332-9040 Fax 335-6221 This program serves Prenatal Women on Medicaid and/or Medicaid Eligible. Serves pregnant teens, young first time mothers to be and those who would most benefit from ongoing support. The Baby's Best Beginning program will provide access to health, education, support and links to community services. These services will be provided throughout the pregnancy until the child's first birthday.
Traveling Tales: A colorful van brings books for children of all ages into neighborhoods in Dover, Somersworth, Rochester, and Farmington. Families may keep books for a week, then exchange them for new titles. Trained staff offer story time, puzzles, games, arts activities, and a snack. Available to parents and children.