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22 STRAFFORD STREET, UNIT #4, LACONIA, NH 03246Childery Rating: 5/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Granite Steps for Quality rating of Level 4 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 2026) and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes New Hampshire's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. New Hampshire caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 18 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Granite Steps for Quality Level 4 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Daycare
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 149
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 12 Toddlers 1:5 15 Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (5) and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). Of 7 total findings, 7 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 1, 20253 Findings3 Critical
- HIGH RISK: Program Has Care/treatment Plan for Child W/ Allergy/serious ReactionHe-C 4002.20(g)
The program shall obtain the following documents from the parents of each child with a food allergy or other allergy, which results in a serious reaction: (1) A written care plan that includes instructions regarding food…
- HIGH RISK: Programs Shall Not Accept Any Prescription Medications That Do Not Include a Prescription Label or Medication Order…He-C 4002.21(e)
Programs shall not accept any prescription medications that do not include a prescription label or medication order from a licensed professional.
- HIGH RISK: Program Returns or Disposes Expired/discontinued MedsHe-C 4002.21(u)
Any contaminated, expired, or discontinued medication, whether prescription or over-the-counter, and topical substances shall be returned to the child’s parents or, if belonging to the program, disposed of properly by au…
Mar 20, 20242 Findings2 Critical
- HIGH RISK: Program Returns or Disposes Expired/discontinued MedsHe-C 4002.21(u)
Any contaminated, expired, or discontinued medication, whether prescription or over-the-counter, and topical substances shall be returned to the child’s parents or, if belonging to the program, disposed of properly by au…
- HIGH RISK: Garbage Disposed of in a Lined & Covered Container, Emptied Daily or as NeededHe-C 4002.23(r)
Garbage shall be disposed of in a lined and covered container and staff shall empty trash containers daily or sooner if contents create an odor or a health risk.
Aug 14, 20232 Findings2 Critical
- HIGH RISK: A Medication Order From a Lic. Pract. & Written Parent Permission for All MedsHe-C 4002.21(d)
Authorized staff shall administer only those medications for which there is a medication order provided by a licensed practitioner, and written permission from the parent.
- HIGH RISK: Orders for PRN Meds Include All Required InformationHe-C 4002.21(g)
Medication orders for PRN medication shall include: (1) The indications and any special precautions or limitations regarding administration of the medication; (2) The maximum dosage allowed in a 24-hour period; (3) The d…
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