Your child's second home in the heart of Plymouth.
Little Antlers Learning Center is a licensed, nonprofit early childhood education program committed to fostering natural curiosity, nurturing independence, and inspiring a lifelong love of learning in every child we serve.
"We provide a rich environment that guides the development of the whole child — while supporting the families of our community."Little Antlers Learning Center
Mon – Fri
7:30 am to 5:30 pm, year-round — so your family always has care.
6 Weeks – 6 Years
From infants through pre-school, we have a program designed for every stage.
Licensed Plus
NH's highest quality rating — we meet and exceed every state standard for care.
Built for Little Learners
A purpose-built learning home opened in August 2022 in Plymouth, NH.
Rooted in community for nearly two decades.
What started as a small childcare program for health center staff has grown into one of the region's most beloved early learning centers — built entirely by and for the Plymouth community.
Founded as Mid-State's Children's Learning Center
Established to support workforce recruitment for Mid-State Health Center while remaining open to all children in the community.
Resilience Through the Pandemic
The Starr King Church in Plymouth graciously provided space, allowing us to continue serving over 20 children — infants through preschoolers — throughout COVID-19.
"Little Antlers" — Chosen by the Community
A community poll in early Spring 2021 chose the name "Little Antlers Learning Center," reflecting the nature-based, play-focused model of learning we hold dear.
Grand Opening at Our New Home
Our 8,400 sq ft facility at 742 Tenney Mountain Highway officially opened in August 2022, tripling our capacity and giving Plymouth's children the space they deserve to thrive.
A name chosen with community and heart
When the time came to rebrand, we didn't choose the name ourselves — we let the community decide. A local marketing company crafted a logo that captures our nature and play-based spirit.
The name "Little Antlers" was suggested by Colleen, a valued member of the Mid-State team and parent at the center, and selected by the community through a poll in Spring 2021. It reflects exactly who we are: rooted in nature, rooted in this place, rooted in you.
Community-Driven
Every decision we make — from our name to our programs — is shaped by the families and neighbors we serve.
Nonprofit & Accessible
As a program of Mid-State Health Center, we're committed to high-quality early care for every family.
Nature & Play-Based
Our whole philosophy is built around children learning through exploration, curiosity, and joy — just like little ones in the wild.
Come see what makes Little Antlers so special
We'd love to meet your family, show you our space, and help you find the right program for your little one.