EARLY EDUCATION
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Full day and half day programs are available under the guidance of quality early childhood educators. The Y offers early education programs and is licensed through the NH Child Care Licensing Unit.
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REGISTRATION
A registration fee is due when registering, equal to one week’s tuition. This deposit pays for the 1st week of school in the fall.
CONTACT ELIZABETH WITMER FOR MORE INFORMATION (Merrimack YMCA)
STRONG BEGINNINGS
Bright Futures
The first six years of a child’s life are crucial; a time when children develop their mental and social functions at a rapid pace. This development is greatly influenced by their educational environment.
Through the use of guided self-discovery and experiential learning, the Y’s Early Education program teachers focus on providing experiences to facilitate your child’s cognitive, social, physical, and emotional growth. Each day offers unique, expertly designed programs.
The following programs are offered through the YMCA of Greater Nashua.


- Full Day Child Care - Merrimack YMCA
Monday – Friday 6:30am – 6pm
Infant (6 weeks-1 year): $279 Y Members/$304 Community
*Please contact Kristie Perreault if interested in infant care.Toddler One’s: $259 Y Members/$284 Community
Toddler Two’s: $249 Y Members/$274 Community
*Part-time/Half day options are available
- Preschool - Merrimack YMCA
Monday – Friday 6:30am – 6pm
Preschool: $239 Y Members/$255 Community
Pre-K: $229 Y Members/$254 Community
*Part-time/Half day options are available
- Kindergarten - Merrimack YMCA
Kindergarten Full Day & Child Care | Monday – Friday 6:30am – 6pm
Any day the Y Child Care program is open
$219 Y Members/$244 CommunityKindergarten Full Day Only | Monday – Friday 9am – 3pm
Merrimack school district calendar
$169 Y Members/$194 Community
- Kindergarten Extension Program - Merrimack YMCA
For children attending public kindergarten. AM and PM programs are offered along with bus transportation between Merrimack schools and the Y.
Before Kindergarten | 6:30am – 7:35am
$75 Y Members /$152 Community (per week)After Kindergarten | Dismissal – 6:00pm
$92 Y Members /$184 Community (per week)Before and After Kindergarten | 6:30am – 7:35am AND Dismissal – 6:00pm
$139 Y Members /$278 Community (per week)
- Creation Station (Preschool) - Nashua YMCA (Not Currently Offered)
Creation Station is a licensed, 2.5 hour, preschool age program held at the Nashua Y.
From 9:30am-12:00pm your child will participate in programming with qualified, nurturing staff members, creating an environment that will support each child’s social, emotional and cognitive growth and development.
Children will join in literacy learning, science, math, nutrition and physical education!
Early Education
Click here to register for Creation Station or call our Merrimack Branch to inquire about Early Education options at 603.881.7778.
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