Children In Motion is a nonsectarian early childhood program in Dover, NH, serving kindergarten students in a suburban community.
The school enrolls 4 students in kindergarten with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 4:1 supported by one full鈥搕ime teacher.
As a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and a regional independent school association, the school adheres to recognized early childhood education standards.
Children In Motion offers co鈥揺d kindergarten classes in a small鈥搒chool setting, reflecting the local suburban demographic.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 4 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
4 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Children In Motion?
The application deadline for Children In Motion is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Children In Motion is Tri-city Christian Academy (3.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cross Road Kindergarten & School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Happy Helpers Preschool Education C (1.4 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cross Road Kindergarten & School
(Christian)
18 French Cross Rd
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 749-4278
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 749-4278
1 miles
Gr: K-3 | 30 students
Happy Helpers Preschool Education C
Daycare / Preschool
6 Heather Lane
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3910
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3910
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 137 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wdh Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
789 Central Avenue
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 740-2612
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 740-2612
3.3 miles
Gr: NS | 38 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
118 Locust Street
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0321
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0321
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 80 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
222 Central Ave
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3299
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3299
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Tri-city Christian Academy
(Christian)
150 W High St
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2093
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2093
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Rochester Learning Academy
Special Education School
10 Main St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 948-1169
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 948-1169
4.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
20 Seaborne Dr
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3617
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3617
5.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 673 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Seacoast Christian School
(Christian)
336 Main Street
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-5759
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-5759
6.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 176 students
31 Academy St
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 539 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cross Road Kindergarten & School
(Christian)
18 French Cross Rd
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 749-4278
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 749-4278
1 miles
Gr: K-3 | 30 students
118 Locust Street
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0321
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0321
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 80 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
222 Central Ave
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3299
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3299
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
Tri-city Christian Academy
(Christian)
150 W High St
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2093
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2093
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Happy Helpers Preschool Education C
Daycare / Preschool
6 Heather Lane
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3910
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3910
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 137 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wdh Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
789 Central Avenue
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 740-2612
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 740-2612
3.3 miles
Gr: NS | 38 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
118 Locust Street
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0321
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0321
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 80 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
222 Central Ave
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3299
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3299
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
Somersworth Early Learning Cen
Daycare / Preschool
15 Bartlett Ave
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2081
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2081
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 93 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22 Murphy Dr.
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-3621
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-3621
9535.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 508 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23 Stagecoach Rd.
Sandown, NH 03873
(603) 887-8505
Sandown, NH 03873
(603) 887-8505
9536 miles
Gr: 1-5 | 322 students Minority enrollment: 11%
(Reading: 30-34%)
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
179 Main St.
Kingston, NH 03848
(603) 642-5272
Kingston, NH 03848
(603) 642-5272
9536.6 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
171 Watson Road
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 842-5764
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 842-5764
9536.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
432 Main St.
Fremont, NH 03044
(603) 895-2511
Fremont, NH 03044
(603) 895-2511
9537.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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