Rise for baby and family

08/28/2026

A few more photos from this week's graduation celebration for the 3-year-olds moving on to new schools and new adventures. A special thank you to Douglas Cuddle Toys - every graduate took home a stuffed friend. And to Kona Ice for providing treats for everyone!

08/27/2026

Last night we celebrated learning and new beginnings. It's always bittersweet to see our graduates - they've grown so much. We'll miss them as they move on to pre-K and other programs. And we're so proud of all they've learned. More photos to come soon!

08/26/2026

Part 4 of our new informational series!

Welcome to our new video series about what Rise does, why early support matters, and how investing in young children and families strengthens our entire community. We'll be sharing new videos regularly – and hope you enjoy them!

08/24/2026

Part 3 of our new video series
Learn more about what Rise does, why early support matters, and how investing in young children and families strengthens our entire community. We'll be sharing new videos regularly, we hope you enjoy them. Please let us know in the comments what you think.

08/20/2026

Two very interesting perspectives on childcare in NH, from two very different sources. Both agree on the cost of quality childcare, a huge challenge for NH families!

https://www.nhpr.org/business-and-economy/2026-08-12/childcare-nh-too-expensive-young-residents-worry?fbclid=IwcGRvZgVmZGlkFlDM-bE0nKWBFbvO0oYRZNzyDIc98jBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeOHtjluZBLZoCqGvloYx40sQLQvU74OAgt5vEHqVgtOMOXQWqjhPtV8K-i8E_aem_w2kAONONTOzHGvOmiVxVRA

https://www.unionleader.com/news/business/columns/bia-business-perspective-new-hampshire-has-the-foundation-to-lead-on-economic-competitiveness/article_511b7ca4-954f-4b3d-acad-3ab58899fbcf.html

Young Granite Staters gathered in Concord to get help navigating the childcare system, and share what they think needs to change.

08/19/2026

Part 2, we had a little fun with this one!

Welcome to our new video series about what Rise does, why early support matters, and how investing in young children and families strengthens our entire community. We'll be sharing new videos regularly – and hope you enjoy them!

08/17/2026

Welcome to our new video series about what Rise does, why early support matters, and how investing in young children and families strengthens our entire community. We'll be sharing new videos regularly – and hope you enjoy them! To start, here's part 1.
(Full disclosure, we shared this video once before but it's too good not to share a 2nd time!)

08/14/2026

With summer vacations, our executive director has been helping in our child care program. We think she's enjoying herself!

08/11/2026

Curious about Early Intervention and what in means for local families? Two of our experts share some details about Rise's EI program.

08/10/2026

Thanks so much to everyone who joined us on Saturday for our Toddlerfest celebration in Peterborough, including our partner The River Center and our generous sponsor Douglas Cuddle Toys. We had a great time - bubbles are always a hit!