Little Sprouts Merrimack

Welcome to Little Sprouts Early Education and Child Care in Merrimack, NH

Our school offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s a trusted preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that are more than just “daycare,” our full-time and part-time options offer families the ideal care solution that fits their needs.

Welcome to Little Sprouts Merrimack, where your child will discover exciting experiences and make new friends! Our modern features and brightly colored spaces create a welcoming environment to inspire a lifelong love of learning. The extensive playground and indoor play spaces are perfect for developing age-appropriate skills and helping children exhaust some of that seemingly limitless energy. Conveniently located along Route 101A and off Exit 8 on Route 3, the school is perfectly placed for commuting families and nearby neighbors.

Where families come first, Little Sprouts Merrimack is a school filled with love, cheer and friendship. Your child’s imagination will soar in the care of our happy, dedicated teachers and extraordinary Sustainable^© Education curriculum. Providing award-winning early education and child care to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-kindergarten children, Little Sprouts Merrimack creates a genuinely caring atmosphere in which your child can laugh, grow, and learn.

Our programs & specials

Outdoor Playgrounds

Our outdoor spaces are designed for safety and sized for growth. Each playground is tailored to a specific age group - ensuring safe play that supports physical development and social interaction at every stage.

Discovery Space

Our active spaces are designed to strengthen coordination, balance, and muscle development through climbing, jumping, crawling, and dancing. They also encourage curiosity with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities for hands-on learning.

Music & Movement

Included weekly in all classrooms, this program blends music therapy with educational play to support developmental growth through song, instruments, sign language, and movement.

Nature Stations

Nature stations bring the outdoors in, offering hands-on exploration of natural materials and seasonal changes. These spaces spark wonder, observation, and a deep connection to the environment.

Seed & Sew

As S.E.E.D (Schools Excelling in Emotional Development) certified schools, we are dedicated to nurturing emotional intelligence, connection, and resilience in early childhood. SEED helps us empower educators and parents to create environments where children, and the adults who support them, can thrive.

What our families are saying

ratings

4.8

My son has been attending Little Sprouts in Merrimack, and I cannot say enough good things about this center! The staff are nurturing, attentive, and truly dedicated to the children’s growth. I’ve noticed such a positive impact on my son’s development, both socially and academically. The activities are engaging and educational, and the environment is warm and inviting. It’s wonderful to see him excited to go to school every day and thriving in such a supportive setting. Highly recommend Little…

Alexandra Adamowski

Little Sprouts is a wonderful childcare center! The staff is fantastic, and they are always prepared each day with engaging activities for my daughter. The center is clean and safe, and I can tell how devoted the team is to delivering quality education and care for all of the kids. I have zero concerns about leaving my daughter in their care. Thank you Little Sprouts Merrimack!

Joshua Rose

A few months ago, I switched my daughter from another local daycare we had been going to for years. I didn't realize the true difference in the quality of staff, programming, attentiveness, etc. until we experienced Little Sprouts. I have never been happier. My daughter is in the pre-school class with Jocelyn and Jess and I am continually impressed with the engaging and learning-focused activities they do daily and the continual updates and communication we receive via the app. One eye-opener…

Rebecca Wills

Our experience at Little Sprouts Merrimack was absolutely wonderful. We recently moved to the area, and the transition from our prior school was a tough one for our son. His teachers at LS Merrimack, Ms. Amanda, Ms. Ange welcomed him into the school and classroom with open arms, and found creative and personal ways to help him adapt to the new environment. He adored them and his classmates in no time, and would jump out of the car to run to the door to start his day! The director, Ms. Bre was…

Katherine Paul

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Maps & directions

Little Sprouts Merrimack

706 Milford Road, Merrimack, NH 03054

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Meet the school leadership team

Executive Director

Breanne Ziemba

With Little Sprouts Since 2022

Breanne earned her Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Studies from Plymouth State University in 2010. She started her career as an early educator, working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children, before stepping into a director role in 2018. By July 2022, she took on the exciting position of Executive Director at Little Sprouts Merrimack. Breanne is passionate about building strong relationships with children and families every day, and she continues to advance her career through training courses and vibrant community involvement.

Regional Operations Manager

Ashley McKinley

18+ Years of Experience in Field of ECE

Ashley began her journey at Heartworks in 2007 as a classroom teacher. She advanced to the Heartworks Shelburne Director position in 2016, became the Executive Director in 2022, and started as Director of Operations in 2024. Ashley now serves as a Regional Operations Manager, overseeing all Heartworks in Vermont and several Little Sprouts schools. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Hartwick College, a Step 2 Director's Credential in Vermont, and is currently enrolled in the Master's program at UVM for Educational Leadership and Policy. An avid runner, skier, and cyclist, Ashley is also a proud mom of two girls, Eloise and Lillian, who both attended Heartworks Shelburne.