Kid's Culture - Barrington
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.3 / 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.2 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Granite Steps for Quality rating of Level 1 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a 1% violation rate across 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Granite Steps for Quality Level 1 (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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3) and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). Of 6 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 10, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- HIGH RISK: The Program Practices/reviews EOP Response Actions and Records Them as RequiredHe-C 4002.17(f)
In order to assure that staff and children are familiar with all of the EOP drills, programs shall: (1) Practice evacuation off-site and bomb threats once per year with all child care staff; (2) Practice at least 2 other…
Jul 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Programs Comply W/parent Instructions Re Use of Sunscreen; Use per Manuf. Instruct.He-C 4002.19(h)
Child care staff shall adhere to instructions from the child’s parent related to protection from sun exposure, and apply sunscreen per manufacturer’s instructions.
Jul 11, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- 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…
Apr 22, 20243 Findings3 Critical
- 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 Shall Not Use Prohibited Discipline Practices on ChildrenHe-C 4002.18(e)(2)
Child care staff and household members shall not use rough handling on children.
- HIGH RISK: Program Is Compliant with Staff-to-child Ratios and Staffing RequirementsHe-C 4002.39(f)
The staff to child ratios for school-age programs shall be one staff for 15 children age 56 months or older, with a maximum group size of 45, with the following minimum staffing levels: (1) One group leader with up to 15…