Summary
Organization name
Great Bay Kids
Tax id (EIN)
02-0272439
Categories
Education , Economic Development
Address
81 New Hampshire AvenuePortsmouth, NH 03801
Phone
6037729830
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$20,000 Goal
Great Bay Kids is one of the largest nonprofit providers of early childhood education in New Hampshire. Through our two centers in Exeter and Portsmouth, along with a robust after-school care program, we provide high-quality early learning and school-age enrichment to more than 500 children each year.
As a nonprofit, we rely on the generosity of our community to keep tuition rates affordable while continuing to deliver exceptional care. Your support helps us offer competitive wages, benefits, and professional development for our dedicated educators, while also assisting families who depend on state aid or are experiencing financial hardship.
Each day, we provide nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snacks in our early childhood programs, and breakfast and snacks in our school-age programs, all aligned with USDA and CACFP guidelines. We also supply essential items—such as baby wipes, diaper cream, sunscreen, bug spray, and formula—at no additional cost to families.
We believe every child deserves access to enriching experiences. That’s why we offer a wide range of no-cost activities throughout the year, including visits from storytellers, wildlife experts, musicians, and yoga instructors. These opportunities broaden our students’ horizons and support their development—but they also come with costs that philanthropy helps make possible.
Research consistently shows that high-quality early childhood education lays the foundation for lifelong success. At a time when care is increasingly expensive and difficult to access, Great Bay Kids has proudly served the Seacoast community with affordable, high-quality programming since 1967.
Thank you for helping make our 8th year participating in NH Gives our most impactful yet. Your support truly makes a difference in the lives of children and families in our community.
Great Bay Kids (GBK) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education and school-age enrichment programs. Guided by its philosophy, “The Child Comes First,” GBK focuses on nurturing each child’s physical, social, intellectual, and emotional development while fostering strong self-esteem.
The organization is recognized as a “Granite Steps for Quality” provider by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services and participates in the state’s Child Care Scholarship Program, supporting families with low to moderate incomes. GBKC is licensed to serve over 500 children across its programs.
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Organization name
Great Bay Kids
Tax id (EIN)
02-0272439
Categories
Education , Economic Development
Address
81 New Hampshire AvenuePhone
6037729830