The Ark Learning Center of Hooksett

We've had a wonderful experience with The Ark Learning Center over the past three years. Our daughter has grown emotionally, socially, and academically in such a warm and nurturing environment. The teachers are incredibly caring, patient, and intentional in their approach to each child's development. If you're looking for a preschool/daycare in the Hooksett area that emphasizes developmental growth, safety, and strong parent communication, The Ark is worth considering. They offer rich programming in a clean, secure space with a well-trained team. We couldn't be more grateful for the love and care our child has received here.

I feel it’s important for families to be aware of what I observed during my time there. My intention isn’t to be negative, but to give insight I wish more parents had access to. Communication with families is often lacking. Behaviors and incidents aren’t consistently shared with parents, and staff are required to mark that meals were eaten even when a child didn’t touch their food. In some classrooms, toys are visibly dirty, broken, or even potential choking hazards. In the preschool room, I witnessed children being physically restrained by staff/directors which was deeply troubling. If your child is consistently crying during drop off and pick up, please don’t ignore it. Let that be a sign. MANY of the most dedicated teachers have chosen to leave, largely due to POOR management and a LACK of support. I’ve toured at multiple centers, and this was unfortunately the most stressful and disorganized. Based on my experience, I personally regretted enrolling my own child here, and I hope more transparency becomes a priority for the sake of the children and families.

My daughter has been coming to the Ark since she was 10 weeks old. We were a little worried about her on first day especially with her being a preemie but they sent us lots of pictures reassuring us she was doing great. Many of the staff there have had preemie babies themselves so that made us feel even more comfortable. The staff is very welcoming and so supportive with our baby girl. They answer our questions and give suggestions on how we can help her better at home. We love to the brightwheel app which allows us to be informed on how her day is. The owner is great and her leadership team is always willing to lend a hand in classrooms. My husband likes to be able to go see her on his lunch break and loves how attentive the teachers are in the starfish room. He’s talks about how kind and welcoming the teachers are in the Starfish room and how they answer any questions he has about our daughter. We couldn’t be more happier with the care our daughter receives at the Ark Learning Center of Hooksett. We highly recommend this place to other parents.

My daughter has attended The Ark since she was 6 months old (now 2), and I cannot speak highly enough about our experience. My daughter was a preemie with a lot of feeding difficulties in her first year, and the teachers at The Ark took the time and care to learn her particular feeding needs and made every accommodation to set my daughter up for success. Now as a toddler, she gets ample outdoor play time and has learned so many things from songs to books to drawing/crafts, and more. The Ark uses the brightwheel app so everyday I am consistently updated on her day and have easy communication with staff. It’s not easy sending your child to daycare but it’s easier knowing that the wonderful teachers at The Ark are caring for my daughter just as I would. We love The Ark and cannot imagine a better place to send our daughter!

I LOVE this place, as an anxious mom I never pictured myself letting my baby go to child care until I came across The Ark in Hooksett. I never second guess the amount of care they have towards my child, they give ample amount of care towards my child and ALWAYS communicates with me. If you are scared PLEASE give them a try I promise you will never be disappointed. Your child is getting the best care surrounded by people who will take care of your babies like their own.