A Safe, Educational, and Nurturing Environment for Children
A Safe, Educational, and Nurturing Environment for Children
To teach is to touch a life forever.
Our mission at the Ossipee Concerned Citizens Childcare Center program is to provide a safe, educational, and nurturing environment for children (13 months old to 12 years old). Our focus is to provide an encouraging educational experience, Promoting Social, Emotional, Physical, and Cognitive Development. We provide evaluation screenings using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire for our toddlers and preschoolers. We are committed to the families we serve.
The Childcare Center is also part of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The CACFP assists our program by providing every child two healthy snacks (morning and afternoon) and a balanced meal for lunch daily.
To teach is to touch a life forever.
Our mission at the Ossipee Concerned Citizens Childcare Center program is to provide a safe, educational, and nurturing environment for children (13 months old to 12 years old). Our focus is to provide an encouraging educational experience, Promoting Social, Emotional, Physical, and Cognitive Development. We provide evaluation screenings using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire for our toddlers and preschoolers. We are committed to the families we serve.
The Childcare Center is also part of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The CACFP assists our program by providing every child two healthy snacks (morning and afternoon) and a balanced meal for lunch daily.
Our Programs
Toddler Program
This program is for children 13 months to 3 years old. By this time, toddlers are making leaps and bounds with their learning. They are striving for independence and beginning to develop more motor skills. Our teachers will provide age appropriate activities including (but not limited to): art time, circle time with songs, story time, sensory activities, etc.
Pre-School Program
This program starts in September and ends in June for children 3 to 5 years old. This program will focus more on extended periods of learning now that children this age have longer attention spans. The curriculum will focus on skills that include colors, shapes, letters and numbers. They will have the ability to explore their world when playing outside (weather permitting) and through art or sensory activities.
School-Age Program
This is for children 6 years old to 12 years old. During the school year, our center will provide before and after care. They will have time for age appropriate activities along with breakfast before bus pick up in the mornings. In the afternoons, they will be given a snack, reading/homework time, and activities including: art, science, journaling, games and free play. We also provide care for delayed openings and vacation days.
Summer Program
This program is for ages 3 – 12 years old and runs from June to August. The children at the center have inside and outside activities daily. There will be a Beach Day and Field Trip Day during each week (lunches from home are required on these two days). Be sure to sign all forms and check your packing list!
Our Programs
Toddler Program
This program is for children 13 months to 3 years old. By this time, toddlers are making leaps and bounds with their learning. They are striving for independence and beginning to develop more motor skills. Our teachers will provide age appropriate activities including (but not limited to): art time, circle time with songs, story time, sensory activities, etc.
Pre-School Program
This program starts in September and ends in June for children 3 to 5 years old. This program will focus more on extended periods of learning now that children this age have longer attention spans. The curriculum will focus on skills that include colors, shapes, letters and numbers. They will have the ability to explore their world when playing outside (weather permitting) and through art or sensory activities.
School-Age Program
This is for children 6 years old to 12 years old. During the school year, our center will provide before and after care. They will have time for age appropriate activities along with breakfast before bus pick up in the mornings. In the afternoons, they will be given a snack, reading/homework time, and activities including: art, science, journaling, games and free play. We also provide care for delayed openings and vacation days.
Summer Program
This program is for ages 3 – 12 years old and runs from June to August. The children at the center have inside and outside activities daily. There will be a Beach Day and Field Trip Day during each week (lunches from home are required on these two days). Be sure to sign all forms and check your packing list!
Enrollment Packages and Forms
*PLEASE NOTE all documents must be completed, signed, and turned in prior to being considered registered at our Childcare Center*
Completed packages can be dropped off at OCC Childcare Center or emailed to childcaredirector@occnh.org
We currently have a waitlist – if a spot opens up, we will be reaching out to families based on the order in which the packages were submitted.
Registration List Items
Copy of Birth Certificate | Registration Fee: $25.00 per child, $50.00 per family
All documents below, completed and signed.
Parent Resources
Ossipee Children’s Fund
Ossipee Children’s Fund is dedicated to providing equal access to childcare, enrichment, education, and recreation programs for children residing in the towns of Effingham, Freedom, Madison, and Ossipee, New Hampshire.
The Child Advocacy of Carroll County
The Child Advocacy Center of Carroll County provides a safe place to come for information. We help families sort out information and learn where to begin when child abuse occurs. We provide community outreach through training and partnerships with local organizations dedicated to child advocacy.
NH Department of Health and Human Services
Visit the NHEasy.NH.gov website, create an account and apply now for Cash, Medical, SNAP (Food Assistance), Child Care, Medicare Beneficiary and Long-Term Care Assistance.
Raising the Valley
Raising the Valley is a group of community stakeholders including school, healthcare, social service, early childhood educators, parents, and other interested partners working together towards the vision that all Mt. Washington Valley children and their families are healthy, learning, and thriving now and in the future.
Starting Point
Starting Point provides free and confidential services to victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Children Unlimited – Family Connections Resource
Their mission is to promote family wellness and decrease family stressors in order to prevent child abuse and neglect. Their services can be accessed by self-referral or through a referral from health care providers, local schools, or other community agencies.
YMCA Camp Huckins
Camp Huckins is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment where campers, participants, families, and staff can discover and be their authentic selves. Through leadership, strategic planning, recruitment, training, and program development, they strive to be inclusive in their practices and to promote equity and opportunity for all individuals.