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Childery

KinderCare Learning Center - Bedford

3 UPJOHN STREET, BEDFORD, NH 03110Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    4 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    3 / 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 100% violation rate across 7 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 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
156
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

7 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 7 Findings
Most recent: Mar 11, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
5 Critical2 Important

Across 7 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 7 total findings, 5 were critical.

See All 6 Inspection Visits
  1. Mar 11, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • A Child's Serious Injury Is Reported to the Dept. W/in 48 HoursHe-C 4002.12(a)(2)

      If any child while in the care of the program sustains a serious injury, as defined in He-C 4002.01(bk), or otherwise requires emergency services as prescribed in first aid and CPR training, the program manager or design…

  2. Oct 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • License and PermitHe-C 4002.02(h)

      No less than 3 months prior to the expiration date of the current license, applicants for license renewal shall submit to the department the following through the “NHCIS” portal at https://new-hampshire.my.site.com/nhcci…

  3. Nov 19, 20241 Finding1 Critical
    • 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…

  4. Jun 26, 20241 Finding1 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…

  5. Mar 12, 20242 Findings2 Critical
    • 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: There Are Separate Sinks for Handwashing & Food Prep., Washing Dishes, Etc.He-C 4002.29(c)

      Programs shall not use a sink for hand washing after diapering or toileting if food preparation or washing dishes or eating utensils occurs in the sink.

  6. Mar 4, 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…

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