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Some of the Best Daycares in Salem, NH

Of Salem's 21 daycares, 19 (90%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching New Hampshire's statewide rate of 90%. Locally, providers average 2.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.9 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with New Hampshire averages of 3.5 on Process and 4.8 on Structural.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Salem. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the New Hampshire methodology page for the full breakdown.

21
Daycares
19
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Salem

19(90%)
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2(10%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Salem: 4.8 (Sample of 21).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Salem: 2.0 (Sample of 1).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Salem: 4.9 (Sample of 21).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Salem

A Place to Grow at North Salem Village
Salem, NH
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Create & Discover - Fiske Elementary
Salem, NH
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Create & Discover - Lancaster Elementary School
Salem, NH
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Create and Discover Learning Center
Salem, NH
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Endless Opportunities
Salem, NH
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Here We Grow Learning Center
Salem, NH
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Little Scholars Daycare
Salem, NH
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Main Street Learning @ Barron Elementary
Salem, NH
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Main Street Learning @ North Salem Elementary
Salem, NH
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Main Street Learning @ Soule Elementary
Salem, NH
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Main Street Learning Center
Salem, NH
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Melissa Todt's Family Day Care
Salem, NH
★★★★★ 5 Stars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Salem?
There are 21 licensed child care providers in Salem.
What percentage of Salem daycares have high quality ratings?
90% of Salem daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 90% statewide in New Hampshire.
What types of childcare are available in Salem?
providers operate in Salem.
How do Salem daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New Hampshire?
Salem daycares average 2.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a New Hampshire statewide average of 3.5.
Is there financial help for childcare in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in New Hampshire