Licensed Daycare in New Hampshire
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New Hampshire Childcare Licensing
In New Hampshire, all child care centers serving children outside the family home are required to be licensed by the New Hampshire DHHS — Bureau of Child Care Licensing. Licensed centers undergo background checks, capacity inspections, and routine compliance reviews.
Minimum staff-to-child ratios are 1:4 for infants under 12 months, 1:5 for toddlers (12–35 months), and 1:8 for preschool (3–5 years). NAEYC-accredited centers typically operate below the state minimum.
Verify a license at New Hampshire DHHS — Bureau of Child Care LicensingQuick licensing facts
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- New Hampshire DHHS — Bureau of Child Care Licensing
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:5
- Preschool ratio
- 1:8
- Avg infant cost
- $1,380/mo
- Avg preschool cost
- $1,080/mo
New Hampshire Childcare Subsidies & Tax Credits
New Hampshire families can apply for New Hampshire Child Care Scholarship Program based on income and work/school status. Federal programs — the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap), and Head Start — stack on top of state assistance.
Local intake line: (800) 852-3345
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