Open Monday-Friday 7:30AM-5:30PM

Our Philosophy

It is our goal to create and maintain a warm, nurturing environment that supports the naturally paced emotional, social, physical, and intellectual growth of each child. In our program learning is integrated into the daily routine, and playing is not separated from learning; playing is learning. We are committed to implementing some of Piaget’s theory of Cognitive Development in our childcare Program.  We believe in Piaget’s educational approach, in that children have the opportunity to explore and experience a variety of activities. Located inside a fitness facility makes us unique to other centers. It allows us to incorporate fitness and health into the lives of our children at a very early age, which is proven to carry over into their teenage years and adulthood.

Our Curriculum

FitKids Childcare implements the Creative Curriculum approach in supporting the developmental needs of the children in our care.  We use the Creative Curriculum as a guide when creating lesson plans, holding parent/teacher conferences and organizing our classrooms to provide a variety of activities to meet each area of a child’s development.

What Makes Us Unique?

Located inside a fitness facility sets FitKids Childcare apart from other area childcare programs.  On a daily basis children in our care have access to the club’s Yoga Studio, climbing wall and open studios.  The children enjoy gross motor activities daily no matter what the weather. Through the use of RVC’s facility we are able to encourage team-building activities, large motor coordination and promote healthy lifestyle choices.  Children have the support of our FitKids Childcare staff to encourage, motivate and promote exercise through various planned activities.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

How many children is FitKids licensed for? We are licensed to accommodate 39 children.

What is your teacher to child ratio? We follow the guidelines set forth by the State of New Hampshire Child Licensing Bureau. Our teacher to child ratio in the infant room is 1:4; toddler room 1:5; preschool 1:8. You will find that most days we have a lower teacher to child ratio.

Does FitKids provide meals? Morning and afternoon snacks are provided. We ask that parents pack a lunch and additional beverages. It is our mission to help promote healthy eating in our children. We create monthly menus that provide healthy snack choices.

What is your sick policy? We strictly enforce the 24-hour after symptoms subside policy before a child can return to the program.

How long is your waitlist? Our waitlist is forever changing and there is no real timeline for enrollment. Please be in touch with our Director for an accurate timeline.

How do I enroll my child at FitKids? Paperwork and a one month’s deposit is required for enrollment. The deposit can be credited towards your child’s last month’s tuition when 30 days notice is given.

FitKids Staff Requirements

The New Hampshire Licensing Bureau requires staff to have a minimum of nine college credits, 1,500 hours of supervised care and a plan to complete additional college coursework. The staff at FitKids Childcare either have a Bachelors degree or are close to receiving their degree in a related field. In addition, all staff are CPR and First Aid certified. Our staff are also required to complete additional training hours each year.

From a Parent’s Perspective

Written By: Alix Norris

“As any working mom can tell you, having a good daycare is priceless. A good daycare with competent caregivers helps not only to alleviate the added stress of leaving your child, but also gives you the happiness of knowing your child is having a good time while you’re away.

I am a happy working mom because I found all of this at Fit Kids Childcare.  FitKids is a community daycare that is located within the River Valley Club, convenient for parents who work in Centerra Park or at DHMC.

Their recently renovated space includes a number of classrooms or playrooms to accommodate children of all ages, a full kitchen and a great outside/playground area.

The staff at Fit Kids are exceedingly caring and friendly and really get to know every child that walks through their doors.

My 1-year-old daughter, Annabelle, has been at FitKids since she was eight weeks old and I think she feels the infant room is her “home away from home” and that her caregivers (Rose and Megan) are her “second moms.”

My favorite time of the day is walking into the toddler room or onto the playground to see Annabelle laughing and running around the room, playing with other children.  It’s like a soothing balm after a long, hard workday.

Rose and Megan are more than helpful in getting Annabelle through a growing pain (usually teeth!) or adjusting to new things (no more bottles!).

As mothers themselves, they are more than understanding when I want to call for no other reason than to just see how things are going.

I am very happy with the staff and environment at FitKids Childcare and would highly recommend it for any expecting parents who will need daycare.”

Meet the Director

Jenn Parker has been working in the Early Childhood field for 12+ years.  Jenn has a BA in Communications and a BS in Elementary Education. In the 2 ½ years that Jenn has been working at FitKids Childcare, she has helped the program establish a Childcare License with the State of New Hampshire, introduced the Creative Curriculum, and made several renovation projects take place to increase the productivity of the program and help FitKids center itself around the various stages of development of our children. Jenn is a firm believer in creating an environment that promotes healthy lifestyles and encourages growth and development in all aspects of a child’s life.

Open Monday-Friday 8:3oAM-7PM & Saturday 8:30AM-12PM

KidsClub is our drop-in daycare service at RVC. Parents must remain in the Club while their child is at KidsClub.

Member Rates for Care

- $2.75/hour for children 6 years and up

You may get a prepay of $25 hours for $62.00

Non-Member Rates for Care

- $5.00/hour per child

*There is a one hour minimum charge for all visits. There is a $2 per minute charge for late pick ups.

Safety First

While your children are in our care, we ask you to observe the following guidelines to insure the safety of all of our “little members.”

¨ Please do not leave the Club while your child is in our care.

¨ Please bring diapers and wipes. A change of clothes is recommended in case of an accident.

¨ Please provide your child with any food or drinks they will need during their stay with us.

¨ Please make sure your child comes in play clothes as they may participate in some outdoor activities or crafts.

¨ We have the right to refuse care to any child who exhibits symptoms of a contagious illness.

No Show Policy

If you can not make your reserved time, please call us to cancel. There is no fee for cancellations. “No shows” will be charged the normal rate for the time scheduled.

For more information, please contact Jenn Parker at ext. 105 or email KidFriendly@RiverValleyClub.com