KinderCare Learning Center - Bedford
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.4 / 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.4 / 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.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
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 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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…