Schools & Licensed Child Care

Chester Academy:  (603) 887-3621

Chester Academy is the town's largest school for grades 1-8.
Please visit the school's main webpage http://www.chesteracademy.org for more information.

Contact:

Main Desk Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm
22 Murphy Drive, Chester, NH 03036
Fax: (603) 887-4961
E-mail:chstrpl@gsinet.net

Chester Academy PTA
Looking for the Chester Academy PTA? Visit the website for all meetings and sponsored events information: http://www.chesteracademypta.org

 

Chester College of New England:  (603) 887-4401

We offer majors focused on the visual or language arts. In addition, we also offer a major in General Studies that allows a student to build on the foundation courses that are offered to all students. The enrollment here is very small, by design. The student/teacher ratio is ten to one; in all of your classes you will receive individual instruction.

Everyone on campus will know you: the professors, the students, the staff, even the President of the College. In an environment such as this, it is impossible to be invisible.

Contact:

Toll Free: 1-800-974-6372
40 Chester Street, Located on Rt 121 near the center of town.
Fax: (603) 887-1777
Website:http://www.chestercollege.edu

 

Chester Preschool and Kindergarten:  (603) 887-6016

Chester Pre-School and Kindergarten was established in 1988 and moved to its present site in 1989. The director/owner, Barbara Stein, attended SUNY at Oneonta, NY and graduated with a B.S. degree in Elementary Education. She earned her M.Ed from Lesley University in June of 2005 in Curriculum and instruction with a specialization in Creative Arts and Learning. Mrs. Stein and staff maintain their skills with a variety of extensive training through educational workshops and seminars.

Contact:

Barbara Stein - Director, Toll Free: 1-800-974-6372
465 Derry Road, Chester, NH 03036

Programs:

Pre-School Program: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:30am-11:30am.

• Structured programs
• Free play, craft time, cooking, sharing time and storytime
• Nutritional snacks
• Gross & fine motor skills
• Play centered learning
• Pre-reading skills
• Education field trips

Kindergarten Program: Monday-Thursday Afternoons, 12:30pm-3:30pm. Includes the preceding components of the pre-school program as well as:

• Language arts, math, science (life cycles) and reading
• Individual and group learning
• Activities that promote self-esteem
• Coordinated learning with local public schools
• Academic and social preparation for 1st grade

"Children may not remember what you tell them but they never forget how you make them feel." Quote by Unknown

 

Country Christian Daycare & Preschool:  (603) 887-6176

We endeavor to teach your child in a structured academic program that is fun, interesting, and challenging. Our classes are small (6 to 10 students depending on the age), in order to better meet the individual needs of each student.

Contact:

Kris Garrett, - Director
86 Rod and Gun Club Road, Chester, NH 03036

Programs:

School hours are 8:30 - 12:00 as follows:
Kindergarten - Monday thru Friday
Preschool (4 year old) -Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Preschool (3 year old) -Tuesday, Thursday

Our day consists of:

• Songtime
• Calendar
• Skills Development
• Bible
• Phonics
• Handwriting
• Math
• Crafts
• Play
• Snack

School Age: Before and after school care is available for children up to age 12. We provide an environment where your child can work on homework and/or have free play time to relax and unwind. Hours are 6:30 - 8:00 before school and 3:30 - 5:30 after school.

 

Linda's Daycare & Preschool:  (603)  483-5132

                            

Linda’s Daycare & Preschool was established in Chester, NH in 1985.It has always been my goal for children to have a nurturing home environment that every parent wants for their child. I enroll children 6 weeks through 12 years. At Linda’s Daycare & Preschool I provide a safe, loving, reliable and affordable childcare, which includes a preschool program. The curriculum is designed to be adaptable for children 2 years – 5 years of age. The children will gain new skills at their own pace. Not only will children established self-confidence, they will establish strong bonds with their peers and daycare staff. Children will develop longtime friendships with children in the group.

My life’s work has been dedicated to the needs of children.

Contact:

Linda Godin (owner/daycare provider)

9 Birch Rd.

Chester NH 03036

Email: lindagodin@hotmail.com

Program Hours:

7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Preschool Curriculum includes:

• Circle Time
• Story Time
• Calendar
• Skills Development
• Letters & Numbers
• Phonics
• Colors & Shapes

• Licensed #1728
• CPR and First Aid Certified
• On going training through workshops and ECE Seminars
• Member of the USDA Food Program – Menu can be adjusted to fit child’s needs due to allergies.
• Attention Teachers: Teachers schedule will be accommodated by allowing parents to take up to 9 weeks off in the summer without charge.

 

 

Pinkerton High School - Grades 9-12:  (603) 432-2588

Pinkerton Academy is located in Derry, New Hampshire where it was incorporated in 1814 by Major John Pinkerton and Elder James Pinkerton. It is the largest independent academy in the United States serving 3,250 students as the high school (grades 9 - 12) for the communities of Derry, Hampstead and Chester. The Academy is a private non-profit corporation administered by a Headmaster, who in turn acts under the direction of an elected twelve member Board of Trustees.

Contact:

5 Pinkerton Street, Derry, NH 03038
Website:http://www.pinkertonacademy.net/

 

Once Upon A Child Family Day Care:  (603) 887-2352

The mission of Once Upon a Child Family Daycare, LLC is to provide safe, affordable, high quality family home child care where children are recognized as individuals and are encouraged to develop at their own pace. The program provides a loving and nurturing home environment for children to grow and learn. Children will develop a feeling of security and belonging and be given the opportunity to develop needed social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills.

Contact:

Kristine LaPorte, Owner/Provider
44 McIntosh Lane, Chester, NH 03036
Email: tklaporte1@comcast.net

Programs Hours:

7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Daily Activities Include:

• Preschool Curriculum
• Gross and Fine Motor Skills
• Circle Time, Story Time, Arts and Crafts
• Indoor and Outdoor Play with Age Appropriate Guidance
• Quiet Time
• Nutritional Breakfast, Lunch and two Snacks

 

We are one of only four Nationally Accredited Family Child Programs throughout the State of New Hampshire.  National Accreditation status is the highest achievement available to licensed child care providers.  For more detailed information, please visit www.nafcc.org.

We have firsthand knowledge of the top eight common food allergies and are a peanut/tree nut free environment.  We understand the severity of food allergies and are very careful to provide a safe and comfortable atmosphere for children so that they are never excluded from group activities or separated at meal times.  We are members of the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network.  We are members of the USDA Food Program.

*Will accommodate teachers schedule allowing parents to take 6 weeks off in the summer without charge.

License #5697

CPR and First Aid Certified

Member USDA Food Program

Insured