Business Details
39 Years
experience
Your Trusted Child Care Center in Derry, NH
Founded in 1987 by working mothers, The Clubhouse is a licensed, non-franchise child care center dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for children from infancy through pre-kindergarten. Our facility features six individual classrooms tailored to developmental stages, with a curriculum that includes early language exposure to Spanish and American Sign Language. We prioritize small class sizes to ensure personalized attention, complemented by daily written summaries for parents. Our on-site chef prepares nutritious meals, including formula and baby food for infants, all included in tuition.Located in Derry, NH, we emphasize a family-like atmosphere with experienced educators committed to early childhood development. Our programs integrate structured learning with creative play, fostering social, academic, and motor skills. We maintain open communication with families and offer flexible enrollment options. With decades of combined experience, our team creates a safe, engaging space where children thrive. Recognized as the Best Child Care Center in Derry & Londonderry, we remain dedicated to evolving with the needs of both children and parents.
Services
Infant Care
Toddler Programs
Preschool Curriculum
Pre-Kindergarten
Parent Communication
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- Established in 1987 with decades of combined staff experience
- Small classrooms ensure personalized attention for every child
- Daily written summaries keep parents fully informed
- Nutritious home-cooked meals included in tuition costs
- Curriculum integrates language development and creative play
What people say
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Small friendly atmosphere
Great staff
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Services
Infant Care
Our infant care program accommodates children aged 6 weeks to 18 months with a 9:2 child-teacher ratio. Teachers follow personalized schedules while introducing developmental activities like tummy time, sensory play, and early literacy. The environment includes safe spaces for non-mobile infants and structured socialization opportunities. Daily routines emphasize bonding, motor skill development, and language acquisition through songs and interactive reading.
Toddler Programs
Toddler classrooms (ages 1-3) combine structured lessons with free play to develop social and academic foundations. Activities include arts and crafts, sensory exploration, and gross motor exercises. Teachers focus on potty training, language development, and conflict resolution while maintaining consistent schedules for security. Daily reports track eating habits, naps, and developmental milestones to ensure parental awareness.
Preschool Curriculum
Our preschool programs (ages 2-5) emphasize pre-academic skills through thematic units and hands-on learning. Children engage in calendar activities, letter recognition, and science experiments while developing fine motor skills through art projects. Social development occurs via group activities and show-and-tell sessions. The curriculum prepares students for kindergarten with structured lessons and collaborative play.
Parent Communication
We maintain daily written communication about each child's activities, eating habits, and emotional state. Parents receive regular developmental updates and participate in special events like family nights and classroom visits. Our open-door policy encourages ongoing dialogue between families and teachers to ensure consistent support for each child's growth and learning needs.
Special Activities
Children participate in weekly music and movement classes, seasonal field trips, and guest presentations from community professionals. Enrichment activities include swimming lessons, karate, and storytelling sessions. These programs enhance learning through experiential education while developing motor skills and social awareness in age-appropriate formats.
People
Miss Shannon
Lead Infant Teacher
Lead infant teacher with 14 years of early childhood education experience. Creates nurturing environments for newborns through structured sensory play and personalized care routines.
Miss Elizabeth
Toddler 1 Teacher
Experienced toddler educator since 2012, specializing in early language development. Combines patience with structured learning to help children transition from infancy to preschool readiness.
Miss Denise
Toddler Teacher
Certified toddler specialist with over 7 years at The Clubhouse. Focuses on social skill development through play-based learning while maintaining consistent classroom routines.
Miss Breana
Preschool Teacher
Aspiring criminal justice professional turned preschool educator. Develops creative crafts and activities that build fine motor skills and early academic interest in young children.
Miss Deirdre
Pre-K Teacher
Bachelor's degree holder in Early Childhood Education with prior public school experience. Designs comprehensive pre-kindergarten curricula that prepare children for academic success through structured play.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We care for children aged 6 weeks through pre-kindergarten, with specialized classrooms for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-k students.
What's included in tuition costs?
Tuition includes three nutritious meals daily, formula/baby food for infants, educational materials, and all enrichment activities like field trips and special classes.
How do you communicate with parents?
Parents receive daily written summaries detailing their child's eating habits, activities, and emotional state, plus regular developmental progress reports.
Are part-time schedules available?
Yes, we accept children on both full-time and part-time bases with flexible drop-off/pickup times between 6:30 AM and 5:30 PM.
What safety measures are in place?
Our secure facility has separate play areas for different age groups, trained staff in child safety protocols, and daily health/safety checks throughout operating hours.
Do you offer summer programs?
Our regular programs operate year-round, including summer months, with special outdoor activities and water play sessions for all age groups.
