Cradle and Crayon South
Data last updated · May 2026
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.Not Available
- 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. Structural quality reflects a 1% violation rate across 2 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected October 2025) 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, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 101
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 28, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Programs Conduct Evacuation Drills at Least Twice per Year, and Are Recorded.He-C 4002.16(k)
Programs shall conduct evacuation drills at least twice a year and dates shall be recorded and available for review pursuant to (m) below. A simulated drill is acceptable.
- Programs Conduct 2 EOP Drills Other Than Evacuation Each Calendar Year.He-C 4002.16(l)
The program manager or their designee shall practice at least 2 different components of their EOP drills, other than evacuation drills, with all staff and children each calendar year.
- There Are Gymnastics Mats Under and 39” Beyond Indoor Play Equipment 29”+He-C 4002.22(ai)
Programs shall place American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) gymnastic standard mats under and extending at least 39 inches beyond the fall zone of all indoor swings and climbing equipment, including slides or…
Feb 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Program Has Job Descriptions for Direct Care StaffHe-C 4002.16(e)
The licensee shall have a written job description for each direct child care staff position, including the scope of responsibility, required tasks, and the position to whom they report, with documentation of review on fi…