YMCA of Greater Londonderry

About

The YMCA of Greater Londonderry, located at 206 Rockingham Rd, Londonderry, NH, is a community-focused center dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. It offers a wide array of programs and facilities including an aquatic center, fitness areas, group exercise classes, and various activities for individuals and families, aiming to strengthen the community through engagement and well-being.

The aquatic center at the YMCA of Greater Londonderry features an indoor heated pool, which is consistently maintained at a comfortable temperature of 84 degrees Fahrenheit (29 degrees Celsius) for all aquatic activities and member enjoyment.

What are people saying (AI review summary)? The Londonderry YMCA's Early Learning Center, particularly its Pre-K program, receives overwhelmingly positive feedback. Families consistently praise the dedicated and professional staff and teachers, frequently highlighting Ms. Sarah for her big heart, positive reinforcement, and a well-balanced curriculum that combines play with structured learning. Other staff members like Ms. Kaitlyn, Mr. Kai, and directors Ms. Deb and Ms. Christine are also commended for their care, leadership, clear communication, and efforts to improve the center and organize family events. Parents report significant growth in their children's social skills, confidence, respect, and readiness for kindergarten, often attributing it to the staff's efforts and the advanced curriculum. The facility's nature's playground and outdoor pool, which includes swim lessons, are also noted as major assets. Regular photo and video updates keep parents engaged and informed. The primary concern raised is the dangerous traffic conditions on Rockingham Road, where vehicles frequently exceed the 40mph speed limit, making entry and exit from the center a safety worry, despite the school being set back from the road.

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Amenities

• Accepts Credit Cards
• Accessible Entrance

Reviews

Listing Reviews

May 23rd, 2025

Lynn H

Our family is very happy and pleased with choosing YMCA Londonderry for Pre-K. The nature’s playground and pool is a win for this location. The biggest win is the Staff and Teachers! We had a couple concerns at the beginning of the year, however, The head Director of the ELC Ms. Deb and staff have put great efforts to improve the center with clear communication and solutions. Ms. Christine, the director of ELC is also making waves of amazing change for the littles and fun family events that happen often! Ms. Sarah is the Pre-K teacher. She has a big heart with positive reinforcement language that inspired me to add to my parenting skills to use at home. It’s well balanced with play and structured learning. The Staff is great at updating my husband and i with photos/videos throughout the day which gives us a kick of motivation. The growth, the respect, the confidence, and the added values of community— our girl is ready for kindergarten! Thank you 🙏🏽 The last thing i’d love to see improve— its bonkers to see that rockingham rd has a speed limit of 40mph with 2 daycares on the street, (which we know cars are not doing the limit) the town needs to work on this as its worrisome to pull in or out of the school with cars and 16 wheelers flying by. However the play area and school is set back from the roads- it’s really the driving in and out. Biggest suggestion — signal early when pulling into the center. Other than that we are sooo grateful for the staff and teachers!

January 21st, 2025

JOSHUA VAN HOOK

I have a five year old and a three year old. We’ve been doing the daycare dance in and around Manchester for a while now. This facility is hands down the best facility we’ve utilized. My three year old is excited to go to “school” now. The curriculum is advanced and the staff is very knowledgeable and professional. My kids love them. They have a pool and teach your kids to swim too!

January 21st, 2025

ASHLEY GRANLUND

The Londonderry YMCA has been amazing, from the lovely ladies who greet us at check in to the finance coordinator Michelle, and her amazing teachers Miss Sarah and Miss Kaitlyn. My daughter began school there this past fall and has Miss Sarah in PreK and she has helped my daughter feel safe and comfortable and love school. She goes above and beyond with learning through play and fostering the kiddos Independence along with the projects that get sent home and fun themed days at school. She sends daily pictures and updates which is a highlight of my day. Her assistant teacher Miss Kaitlyn has been so kind and helpful as well, she is so gentle and loving with the kids. Overall, this is my daughter’s first school experience and they have helped not only her but me feel super comfortable and welcome. I truly cannot say enough and highly recommend them!

February 26th, 2025

bob kelly

We have had our child In the care of Ms. Sara and her team for close to two years now. If there was a way to rate higher than 5 stars, we would in a second. Each day, we are greeted upon entry and that’s when the personal connection begins. The care and compassion that he has received in the ELC and pre-k from Sara, Kaitlyn and Mr. Kai has been instrumental in developing his fine motor skills and social skills. The children that are there everyday have learned to be respectful of each other and his communication skills have grown leaps and bounds. They have a very structured schedule that builds routines yet still they are able to find the time for fun and play. The Londonderry YMCA is a gem and we sure count our blessings every day that he is becoming a better member in society. We know that our child will be 100% prepared for what is to come in Kindergarten and elementary school. He has had such a wonderful team to teach and support him in these early days and years of his life.

January 7th, 2025

Kelly Madore

My son has been going to the YMCA for almost a year and a half in their Early Learning Center between preschool and pre-k. He loves the staff there and loves his friends there and always has so much fun! He also had a blast in the summer when there are so many more activities to do as well as taking swim lessons at their outdoor pool. We are so happy that the Londonderry YMCA started the early learning center program just in time for him as we were always hoping to have him there for their wrap around programs with Moose Hill!