About Us

Love What You Do, Do What You Love

Operating for 25 years, The Early Learning Center of Milford (ELCM) is a respected and admired early learning center. We are a State of NH Licensed Plus* facility established in 1996.

* Licensed Plus is a quality rating system that recognizes NH child care programs for efforts to improve the quality of care for young children and rewards programs that strive to improve their practices and staff qualifications. It also allows families to identify programs with higher quality. Levels build from a foundation of minimum standards for licensing to full national accreditation.

The Owners
The Early Learning Center of Milford is owned and operated by Sara and Josh Larabee.
Sara, Director of ELCM, is a State of NH certified teacher who has attained a Master Teaching Credential, Early Childhood Administrator Credential and a Master Professional Credential with Program Consultant and Individual Mentor endorsements. She has nearly 15 years experience as an early childhood educator.
Josh is the 'principal' according to the students of ELCM, Josh left his job at Alene Candles to help facilitate the vision of ELCM.

Sara & Josh Larabee

Excerpts From Our Parent Survey...

“The teacher’s patience, excitement and pure love for the children and their work show every day!

Our ELCM Vision

Every child will experience success.
Every child will feel they are part of a community.
Every child will have the opportunity to explore a rich of learning environment.
Every child will be able to learn at their own pace in their own way.

Every parent will be encouraged to share in their child’s experiences.
Every parent will have opportunities for communication with teachers.
Every parent will have flexible options for the care of their children.

Every teacher will nurture and encourage the development of the whole child.
Every teacher will be committed to professional growth and development.
Every teacher and staff member will model respectful behavior.

Every classroom will be safe.
Every classroom will be rich in materials.
Every classroom will be a stimulating showcase of the children’s accomplishments.
Every day will be fun and interesting.

Meet the ELCM Staff 2022-2023

Our certified and credentialed teachers provide enriching learning environments and creative activities that allow the children to explore, all in a nurturing, well-supervised environment. The Early Learning Center of Milford was created with the whole child in mind. We believe that every child has the birth right to grow as a creative thinker and a cherished member of a community. Each child is capable and has great potential to become an active participant of his or her own education.

Meet our Teaching Teams

Early Learner Team
Erin Wolfe
Jacquelyn Duquette
Kelsey Poulter
Sarah Burke

Preschool Team
Genny Small
Jamie Pixley
Linda Erb
Kalea Greska

Pre-Kindergarten Team
Sarah Glossner
Roann Rubin
Sara Larabee
Sharlene Molton

Our "Junior Helpers"
Natalie, Amaya, Maddie, Kassie, Cat
Not Pictured: Brianna & Kendall

Excerpts From Our
Parent Survey…