The Personalized Care Your Child Will Receive is Second to None

Awarded 'The Best Childcare and Preschool for the Lakes Region and Tilton' Three Times in a Row. 

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The Personalized Care Your Child Will Receive is Second to None

Awarded 'The Best Childcare and Preschool for the Lakes Region and Tilton' Three Times in a Row. 

Preschool and Childcare Center serving Tilton, Hooksett & Londonderry, NH

Take a peek at some of the events that make our school the best.

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Highly Educated Teachers Guide Your Child With Love
Highly Educated Teachers Guide Your Child With Love

Highly Educated Teachers Guide Your Child With Love

Many of the center’s directors and teachers are academically qualified with Associate’s and ECE degrees and beyond. More importantly, they are passionate about their work and inspire your child to learn and play and have fun each day. Some of the center’s score team members’ qualifications include:

Three Awards Promise Childcare and Preschool Excellence

The center is honored to have the accolades and approval of our community. In 2019, 2020, and 2021, the school was recognized for exceptional care and early education that changes lives. Awards for Best Childcare and Preschool from both the Lakes Region and Tilton promise your child the best experience possible.
Three Awards Promise Childcare And Preschool Excellence

A Culture of Gratitude Builds Character and Kindness in Kids

Happiness starts with expressing appreciation for what we have. Children give thanks before every meal so that they practice the life-enhancing art of being grateful many times a day. Teachers model kindness and respect so that your child can reflect these attributes in their own lives as well. The center believes that teaching kindness and compassion within a culture of gratitude builds essential character traits and is the foundation for all future social skills.

Hands-On Learning: The Best of The Creative Curriculum©, Montessori, STEAM, and More

The program draws from several recognized curricula, blending elements of the Creative Curriculum©, Montessori, Early Sprouts Nutrition Garden Program, and STEAM/STEM. Using hands-on, academically-oriented lesson plans, teachers focus on the development of the whole child: mind, body, spirit, and heart. They give your child the tools they need to succeed.

Hands-On Learning: The Best of The Creative Curriculum©, Montessori, STEAM, and More

A Nutrition Garden Program Introduces Children To Healthy Eating

Preschool-aged children actively participate in our Early Sprouts Nutrition Garden Program. They learn to grow, harvest, and prepare vegetables, cultivating their zest for healthy eating. This  curriculum provides sensory explorations and cooking activities, using our on-site organic garden beds, plus Family Recipe Kits to help families prepare the recipes at home!

Yummy & Nutritious Kid-Friendly Meals Prepared Fresh Daily

The center provides nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snacks to our students each day, and the menu is updated every month. Children have a wide variety of foods that include vegetables, fruits, whole grains, proteins, and milk. For babies that are just starting on solids, wholesome foods are gently introduced 10-14 times, so that your child will have the chance to make healthy eating habits right from the start.

Yummy & Nutritious Kid-Friendly Meals Prepared Fresh Daily
Building Big Muscles in The Adorable "Little Gym"

Building Big Muscles in The Adorable "Little Gym"

Growing bodies need exercise to be able to move well and get stronger. An indoor play area is fully equipped with a “little gym,” complete with a treadmill and exercise bike. The center offers many types of physical exercise and active play, as well as yoga every day. Creating an active routine means your child can get their body moving, burn off extra energy, and benefit from the clear thinking, calm, and focus that exercise brings into their day-to-day.

Getting Fresh Air with Outdoor Play Every Day

Getting outside for fresh air is something the children look forward to doing and is an essential part of their day. Weather permitting, children spend at least 20 minutes and up to an hour outside each day on our beautiful play structure or outdoor bike path. Pre-schoolers spend time in our outdoor garden learning to plant, grow and harvest vegetables as part of our Early Sprouts curriculum. Getting fresh air is invigorating for both mind and body.
Getting Fresh Air with Outdoor Play Every Day
Parents Love The Brightwheel™ Communication App for Constant Updates

Parents Love The Brightwheel™ Communication App for Constant Updates

Parents rave about the Brightwheel™ parent communication app. Use it to stay in touch with our teachers, stay updated on your child’s daily routine and receive videos and pictures to see what a great day your child is having. Brightwheel is also crucial in tracking and communicating your child’s development, so parents and teachers work together to meet a child’s specific needs.

Children Practice Kindness in Action with Community Involvement

Our school partners with the Easter Seals, where people with physical and cognitive disabilities spend time in the classroom, reading and helping with projects. This gives children visibility and exposure to people with different abilities. As part of a culture of gratitude, children participate in three different community projects throughout the year to help those in need. This fosters a sense of community for our kids, as well as the joy of accomplishment and giving.

Children Practice Kindness in Action with Community Involvement
A Super-Clean And Healthy Environment Promotes Calmness

A Super-Clean And Healthy Environment Promotes Calmness

Teachers are mindful that a clean and tidy space facilitates calm and learning, and that organization lends to your child’s sense of peace and order. They stick to a rigorous cleaning schedule, which also safeguards your child’s health. While the younger children nap, toys are sanitized and at the end of each day, floors are mopped and work surfaces are thoroughly wiped down. In addition to our daily cleaning routine, we hire a cleaning service to deep clean our school every weekend.

Teachers Understand Your Child's Needs Through Observation

Teachers get to know your child and take into consideration their personal pace and level of development. With a combination of loving care and early childhood education expertise, our teachers create lesson plans and make thoughtful observations of your child’s progress. By understanding your child’s personality and learning style, our teachers can be sensitive to and cater to exactly what it is your child needs to learn and grow.

Teachers Understand Your Child's Needs Through Observation
Parenting Resources And A Lending Library Provide Support

Parenting Resources And A Lending Library Provide Support

The center supports your child’s education beyond the classroom with a lending library, so you can read a variety of books to your child at home. Speak with teachers about any concerns you may have, or take a peek at our parent resource library, where you can find information about parenting techniques, community activities, and other parent resources. Teachers and staff are always available should you need any extra support for your family.

A Solid Community That Aides foster parents

The center’s Foster Kids Program understands and supports the complex and rewarding relationships between children and their caregivers, both at home and at school. Highly trained professionals provide support for families to help provide children with a structured, nurturing environment for optimal growth. The Foster Kids Program has priority enrollment and all non-state covered fees are waived for you.

A Solid Community That Aides foster parents

Yes, We Offer Tuition Support Options

Each day The Ark focuses on your child’s safety, wellbeing, growth, and development.
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The Ark provides a wonderful environment for your child to learn, grow, and socialize. Each day The Ark focuses on your child’s safety, wellbeing, growth, and development. The teachers are very caring and provide an excellent level of care to each child. The classroom structure focuses on your child’s age group but also takes into consideration each child’s individual level of development. My son has attended The Ark for over 2 1/2 years and he loves all the teachers, the activities, reading at story time, and most of all the playground. I highly recommend The Ark as your child care provider.

- Leslie
They are always cognizant that every child is different and are wonderful with their development.
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Our boys, Anthony and Zachary, have been with The Ark since they were just 2 months old; now Anthony is almost 5 (just graduated preschool at The Ark) and Zach almost 2. The staff is wonderful and has truly become a part of our family over the last 5 years. Our boys love everyone there so much. The Ark does many things throughout the year for fun and the boys always participate. They are always cognizant that every child is different and are wonderful with their development. They always keep my wife Jennifer and I current on the newest news with The Ark and with the development both educationally and emotionally of our boys. We really believe that children are the most important part of people’s lives and The Ark certainly believes that as well. The staff loves all of the children and shows it through care and affection. My wife Jennifer and I can without hesitation recommend The Ark for your children; you won’t regret it.

- Jeremie
We would tell anyone who is interested to visit and they will see for themselves what a great place The Ark is.
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At The Ark Christian Nursery and Learning Center, families can be confident that their children are well cared for while still having fun. The sense of security felt when leaving our daughter at The Ark is greatly appreciated. Our three year old is learning so much and is eager to share her day with us, when she is picked up. We are always pleased with the feedback from her learning experiences. The location, curriculum, friendly staff and cleanliness of the facility have kept us with The Ark since our daughter was five months old. We have recommended The Ark to coworkers and friends. We would tell anyone who is interested to visit and they will see for themselves what a great place The Ark is. We are so thankful to be able to leave our daughter in a Christian environment with loving teachers while working.

- The Denoncourts
I’ve seen such an improvement in BOTH of my boys in the 5 months they’ve been going here.
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My boys go to the Ark and they love it here! The teachers are great and they learn so much. I’ve seen such an improvement in BOTH of my boys in the 5 months they’ve been going here. My oldest is 4 and he wakes up every morning excited to go to “school”. I would recommend this daycare to anyone looking for child care. And I wouldn’t take my kids anywhere else! My kids are in GREAT HANDS!

- Brittany
They work with an app called brightwheel to help engage you in what they are doing in the classroom on a day-to-day basis.
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My daughter loves going here! She has been since 2015 and absolutely LOVES her teachers. They are very understanding with your schedule and are easy to work with. They work with an app called brightwheel to help engage you in what they are doing in the classroom on a day-to-day basis. They can send pictures and updates of your child. You are also able to message your child’s teacher with any questions, comments, or concerns, making it easier to communicate with one another! With the help of The Ark for the past 4 years, I believe it is going to be in easy transition for our child going into kindergarten in August 😊

- Rachel
I highly recommend The Ark Learning Center as a place for your child to grow, learn, play and succeed everyday...
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The Ark Learning Center has an amazing educational program! They track all the developmental stages along your child’s growth, they provide many services allowing open contact between parents and teachers and allow you to see your child’s daily accomplishments and events that happen. They have a wonderful comunication system allowing parents to frequently ask questions, make comments or just checking in as the day goes on through the Brightwheel app linked to your child! I highly recommend The Ark Learning Center as a place for your child to grow, learn, play and succeed everyday and help them grow into an eager to learn and prepared kindergartener when the time comes! I currently have my daughter in this center, have been consistent for over a year and plan to continue her education through their program for the next few years until kindergarten!

- Hannah
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under 1

TODDLERS

1-2 years

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2.5 - 5 years

PRE-K

2.5 - 5 years

summer camp

5-12 years

Infants

under 1

TODDLERS

1-2 years

PRESCHOOL

2.5 - 5 years

PRE-K

2.5 - 5 years

summer camp

5-12 years

BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL

5-12 years