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Chester Village Childcare and Preschool

184 RAYMOND ROAD, CHESTER, NH 03036Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 2% violation rate across 11 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

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
Licensed capacity
56
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:412
Toddlers1:515
Preschool1:1224

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

9 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 48 Findings
Most recent: Apr 6, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
34 Critical14 Important

Across 9 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (14), Building & Premises Safety (5), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (4). Of 48 total findings, 34 were critical.

See All 7 Inspection Visits
  1. Apr 6, 20266 Findings6 Important
    • Program Returns or Disposes Expired/discontinued MedsHe-C 4002.20(q)

      Any contaminated, expired, or discontinued medication, whether prescription or over-the-counter, and topical substances shall be returned to the child’s parents or guardians whenever possible or, if belonging to the prog…

    • Infants Older Than 3 Mos Are Not Swaddled or Using Restrictive Sleep Suits.He-C 4002.25(i)

      Children older than 3 months shall not be swaddled or placed in restrictive or weighted sleep suits or devices unless there are written medical orders from the child’s primary licensed practitioner.

    • In CB Progs Use of Elec. Monitors for I/T Sleeping in Cribs/playpens Complies W/rulesHe-C 4002.25(k)(1)

      In center-based programs, use of an electronic monitor, whether only audio or both audio and visual, shall be permissible in lieu of having staff in the same room with only infants or toddlers sleeping in cribs or plaype…

    • Diaper Changing Close to a HW Sink/surface Washable/hands-free Trash/not in Food AreaHe-C 4002.28(a)

      Programs serving diapered children and children who are not toilet trained shall have a diaper changing area, which shall be located adjacent to or in close proximity to a designated hand washing sink to allow access for…

    • In Centers, Diaper Area in Room Where Diapered Children Are, Sink Close to AreaHe-C 4002.28(e)(1)

      In addition to the requirements in (a) through (d) above, in center-based programs the diaper changing area shall be: Located in the room where the children in diapers are cared for.

    • Program Follows Rules When Serving Infants and Toddlers Meals and SnacksHe-C 4002.30(g)(1)

      In programs serving infants and toddlers, child care staff shall: Follow individual feeding schedules provided by the parent or guardian of each child who has not reached a developmental level, which enables them to eat…

  2. Sep 11, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
    • HIGH RISK: Are Dangerous Items and Staff Personal Belongings Stored OOR or LockedHe-C 4002.23(c)

      Child care staff shall ensure that potentially harmful items, including but not limited to matches, lighters, chemicals, materials labeled “harmful if swallowed,” flammable materials, sharp objects, and staffs’ personal…

    • HIGH RISK: Staff Have Completed Required Professional DevelopmentHe-C 4002.33(a)

      All center directors, agency administrators, site coordinators, or site directors, and all other child care staff who are responsible for the supervision of children, or who are necessary for the staff to child ratios, s…

    • LT on Site During All Operating Hours; 1 of 6 Staff Required for Ratios at Least a LTHe-C 4002.35(d)

      With the exception of programs operating only as a school age program, there shall be at least one lead teacher on the premises during all operating hours, and one out of every 6 child care staff who are required to be o…

  3. Apr 30, 202512 Findings11 Critical1 Important
    • HIGH RISK: False or Misleading Statements From the Program, Verbal or Written, Is Prohibited.He-C 4002.05(m)(1)

      The applicant, licensee, permittee, or any child care staff shall not make false or misleading statements to the department, whether verbal or written.

    • HIGH RISK: Record of Attendance and Group Size/ratios Are MaintainedHe-C 4002.08(a)

      The program shall maintain daily child attendance records, in either paper or electronic format, including the child’s full name, date of birth, and their arrival and departure times in the program and each room or group…

    • HIGH RISK: Staff Supervise Children as RequiredHe-C 4002.20(a)

      Child care staff shall supervise every child in care at all times.

    • HIGH RISK: Staff Supervise Children in Center-based Programs as RequiredHe-C 4002.20(b)

      In center-based programs, staff shall position themselves to: (1) Be able to hear all children younger than school age at all times, continuously scan the entire environment to know where children are and what they are d…

    • HIGH RISK: The Space Is Lit to Allow for Supervision of Children (Nap, Too)He-C 4002.23(b)(4)

      Child care staff shall ensure that the indoor space is well-lit to allow for the supervision of children and for child care staff and children to move about safely.

    • HIGH RISK: Program Complies W/ratios for Children 24 mos-5 Yrs. & Ratios for Children <24 Mos. During NaptimeHe-C 4002.26(v)

      For children 24 months through 5 years, during naptime, a center-based program may have one less staff person in a classroom than required to meet ratios in accordance with He-C 4002.36 through He-C 4002.38 provided that…

    • HIGH RISK: Diaper Changing Close to a HW Sink/surface Washable/hands-free Trash/not in Food AreaHe-C 4002.29(a)

      Programs serving diapered children and children who are not toilet trained shall have a designated diaper changing area, which shall: (1) Be located adjacent to or in close proximity to a designated hand washing sink to…

    • HIGH RISK: Program Follows Rules When Serving Infants and Toddlers Meals and SnacksHe-C 4002.31(v)

      In programs serving infants and toddlers, child care personnel shall: (1) Follow individual feeding schedules provided by the parent of each child who has not reached a developmental level, which enables them to eat on s…

    • HIGH RISK: Staff Meet the Requirements for Their PositionsHe-C 4002.35(k)

      A lead teacher in a center-based program shall have a high school diploma or equivalent, including but not limited to General Equivalency Diploma (GED), a High School Equivalency Test (HiSet), or a Test Assessing Seconda…

    • HIGH RISK: Program Compliant with Staff-to-child Ratios & Staffing RequirementsHe-C 4002.36(b)

      Programs shall staff group child care centers in accordance with the following: (1) For children ages 36 to 47 months, the maximum group size shall be 24 with the following minimum staffing levels: a. One associate teach…

    • HIGH RISK: Program Compliant with Staff-to-child Ratios & Staffing Requirements for InfantsHe-C 4002.37(b)

      Programs shall staff infant and toddler programs in accordance with the following: (1) For children ages 6 weeks to 12 months, the maximum group size shall be 12 with the following minimum staffing levels: a. One associa…

    • Programs Obtain HO Approval Prior to Use of Portable Sink.He-C 4002.28(b)

      Prior to use, the local health officer or designee and the department shall approve portable sinks intended for use to meet any of the requirements of He-C 4002.

  4. Jun 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Health Screening for Staff and Household Members Completed and on FileHe-C 4002.09(b)

      A written record of a health screening for all child care staff, household members and other individuals who have 5 or more hours per week of contact with children shall: (1) Be on file at the program and available for r…

  5. Mar 6, 20247 Findings5 Critical2 Important
    • HIGH RISK: Record of Attendance and Group Size/ratios Are MaintainedHe-C 4002.08(a)

      The program shall maintain daily child attendance records, in either paper or electronic format, including the child’s full name, date of birth, and their arrival and departure times in the program and each room or group…

    • HIGH RISK: Diaper Changing Close to a HW Sink/surface Washable/hands-free Trash/not in Food AreaHe-C 4002.29(a)

      Programs serving diapered children and children who are not toilet trained shall have a designated diaper changing area, which shall: (1) Be located adjacent to or in close proximity to a designated hand washing sink to…

    • HIGH RISK: Staff Meet the Requirements for Their PositionsHe-C 4002.35(k)

      A lead teacher in a center-based program shall have a high school diploma or equivalent, including but not limited to General Equivalency Diploma (GED), a High School Equivalency Test (HiSet), or a Test Assessing Seconda…

    • HIGH RISK: Program Compliant with Staff-to-child Ratios & Staffing Requirements for InfantsHe-C 4002.37(b)

      Programs shall staff infant and toddler programs in accordance with the following: (1) For children ages 6 weeks to 12 months, the maximum group size shall be 12 with the following minimum staffing levels: a. One associa…

    • HIGH RISK: Department Allows Staff to Work Supervised Until Complete Background CheckHe-C 4002.41(h)

      When the unit receives the results of the fingerprint-based criminal background check for an individual that does not include any disqualifying information as described in RSA 170-E:7, III and IV, it shall notify the pro…

    • Programs Shall Comply with Approved Corrective Action PlansHe-C 4002.06(m)

      Programs shall comply with approved corrective action plans and corrective action plans issued in accordance with (i) and (j) above.

    • LT on Site During All Operating Hours; 1 of 6 Staff Required for Ratios at Least a LTHe-C 4002.35(d)

      With the exception of programs operating only as a school age program, there shall be at least one lead teacher on the premises during all operating hours, and one out of every 6 child care staff who are required to be o…

  6. Nov 15, 20237 Findings7 Critical
    • HIGH RISK: Programs Shall Comply with Approved Corrective Action PlansHe-C 4002.06(m)

      Programs shall comply with approved corrective action plans and corrective action plans issued in accordance with He-C 4002.06(i) and (j).

    • HIGH RISK: Record of Attendance and Group Size/ratios Are MaintainedHe-C 4002.08(a)

      The program shall maintain daily child attendance records, in either paper or electronic format, including the child’s full name, date of birth, and their arrival and departure times in the program and each room or group…

    • HIGH RISK: Are Dangerous Items and Staff Personal Belongings Stored OOR or LockedHe-C 4002.23(c)

      Child care staff shall ensure that potentially harmful items, including but not limited to matches, lighters, chemicals, materials labeled “harmful if swallowed,” flammable materials, sharp objects, and staffs’ personal…

    • HIGH RISK: Children >3 Years No Have Access to Small Toys/parts/items That Pose a Suffocation HazardHe-C 4002.25(f)

      Child care staff shall not allow children younger than 3 years of age to have access to toys, toy parts, and other materials that pose a suffocation or choking risk or are small enough to be swallowed, including, but not…

    • HIGH RISK: Staff Meet the Requirements for Their PositionsHe-C 4002.35(k)

      A lead teacher in a center-based program shall have a high school diploma or equivalent, including but not limited to General Equivalency Diploma (GED), a High School Equivalency Test (HiSet), or a Test Assessing Seconda…

    • HIGH RISK: Program Compliant with Staff-to-child Ratios & Staffing RequirementsHe-C 4002.36(b)

      Programs shall staff group child care centers in accordance with the following: (1) For children ages 36 to 47 months, the maximum group size shall be 24 with the following minimum staffing levels: a. One associate teach…

    • HIGH RISK: Program Compliant with Staff-to-child Ratios & Staffing Requirements for InfantsHe-C 4002.37(b)

      Programs shall staff infant and toddler programs in accordance with the following: (1) For children ages 6 weeks to 12 months, the maximum group size shall be 12 with the following minimum staffing levels: a. One associa…

  7. Oct 12, 202312 Findings10 Critical2 Important
    • HIGH RISK: Record of Attendance and Group Size/ratios Are MaintainedHe-C 4002.08(a)

      The program shall maintain daily child attendance records, in either paper or electronic format, including the child’s full name, date of birth, and their arrival and departure times in the program and each room or group…

    • HIGH RISK: The Program Provides Staff W/policies/procedures at Hire & Ensures Staff ComplyHe-C 4002.16(j)

      All staff shall review the program’s EOP within 30 days of their date of hire and sign and date an acknowledgement of their review, with the acknowledgement kept on file for review by department staff.

    • HIGH RISK: MedicationHe-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: Medication Is Stored in Accordance with RuleHe-C 4002.21(o)

      All medication shall be: (1) Inaccessible to children; (2) Stored at the temperature and conditions recommended by the manufacturer or as directed on the prescription label; (3) Stored in a secondary container separate f…

    • 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: The Program Is Using Only Approved Space, There Is Adequate Sq Ft, & No Sharing of SpaceHe-C 4002.22(a)

      Prior to use for child care, all indoor and outdoor child care space shall be: (1) Inspected and approved by the local fire inspector, in accordance with RSA 170-E:6 and He-C 4002.02(d)(3); (2) Inspected and approved by…

    • HIGH RISK: Fencing Is Free of Gaps >4”, Designed So Children Cannot Climb Over/under/ Through FenceHe-C 4002.24(c)(1)

      All fencing required by the department or otherwise intended to limit children’s access to a defined area shall have no gaps greater than 4 inches and be designed to restrain preschool children from climbing out of, over…

    • HIGH RISK: Cribs and Playpens Are Safe, No Soft Items, and Proper Bedding MaterialsHe-C 4002.26(f)

      Cribs and play pens required under He-C 4002.26(c) above shall: (1) Not be stacked; (2) Be free of cracked or peeling paint, splinters, and rough edges; (3) Have no more than 2⅜ inches between slats; (4) Have no missing,…

    • HIGH RISK: Programs Providing Meals Have Menus/store and Serve Food SafelyHe-C 4002.31(p)

      Programs that provide meals and snacks for children shall:(1) Ensure that snacks and meals are prepared and served in a safe and sanitary manner, including washing fruits and vegetables before serving them; (2) Not serve…

    • HIGH RISK: All Background Record Checks Have Been Completed as RequiredHe-C 4002.41(a)

      Prior to employment or residency, as applicable, and every 5 years thereafter, all child care staff, substitutes, other employees, and volunteers who may be alone with children or are included in staff to child ratios, a…

    • HIGH RISK: The Program Is in Compliance with the Provisions of Their LicenseHe-C 4002.05(a)

      The program shall: (1) Abide by the provisions specified on the license or permit: and (2) Not alter the license or permit issued by the department.

    • Program Has on File All Required Staff RecordsHe-C 4002.09(a)

      The program shall maintain on file for each staff member: (1) Documentation of the staff’s qualifications, including a resume, transcripts, diplomas, or any other documentation, which demonstrates their qualifications; (…

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