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Great Bay Kids - Pease Tradeport

81 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVENUE, PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    4 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Granite Steps for Quality rating of Level 3 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a 2% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 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 3 (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
270
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

5 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 14 Findings
Most recent: Apr 14, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
9 Critical5 Important

Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (5), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). Of 14 total findings, 9 were critical.

See All 4 Inspection Visits
  1. Jan 29, 20264 Findings4 Important
    • Items Labeled “Harmful if Swallowed/flammable” Stored Separate From Food & MedicationHe-C 4002.22(c)

      All substances labeled “harmful if swallowed” or “flammable” and all containers storing cleaning materials shall be labeled as to the contents and stored separately from food and medications.

    • Children >3 Years No Have Access to Small Toys/parts/items That Pose a Suffocation HazardHe-C 4002.24(e)

      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…

    • Hot Water Is at Least 85 °F & Available at All Indoor SinksHe-C 4002.26(b)

      Hot water shall be at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit and available at all indoor sinks during operating hours.

    • Prep/store/serve/discard/freeze/thaw/warm Formula & Breast Milk per RuleHe-C 4002.30(k)(1)

      Prepared formula shall be: Used immediately or stored in the refrigerator no longer than 24 hours.

  2. May 22, 20251 Finding1 Critical
    • HIGH RISK: Children >3 Years Have No Access to Items Posing a Suffocation/choking RiskHe-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…

  3. Oct 24, 20244 Findings4 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: 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 Have No Access to Items Posing a Suffocation/choking RiskHe-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: There Is an Auto Control to Maintain Water Temp. at Taps Accessible to Children, So Doesn't Exceed 120°FHe-C 4002.27(a)(2)

      Programs shall have a safe supply of water under pressure available for drinking and household use in accordance with the following: hot water at taps which are accessible to children shall have an automatic control to m…

  4. Sep 14, 20235 Findings4 Critical1 Important
    • 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: There Is an Auto Control to Maintain Water Temp. at Taps Accessible to Children, So Doesn't Exceed 120°FHe-C 4002.27(a)(2)

      Programs shall have a safe supply of water under pressure available for drinking and household use in accordance with the following: hot water at taps which are accessible to children shall have an automatic control to m…

    • Child Registration Form Is Complete and Updated AnnuallyHe-C 4002.10(a)

      Child care staff shall ensure that for each child, upon the child’s first day in attendance in the program, there is a “Child Care Registration and Emergency Information” (April 2022) form or an equivalent form provided…

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