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Little Sprouts - Stratham

ONE PORTSMOUTH AVENUE UNIT 8, STRATHAM, NH 03885Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    3 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 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. 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
98
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 · 8 Findings
Most recent: Feb 9, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
6 Critical2 Important

Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 8 total findings, 6 were critical.

See All 3 Inspection Visits
  1. Feb 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • The Program Conducts Fire Drills and Maintains Record of Drills as RequiredHe-C 4002.16(a)(1)

      Except for nature-based programs that operate solely outside, programs shall conduct fire drills in accordance with the following: Programs that operate continuously throughout the year shall conduct at least one drill e…

  2. Feb 27, 20253 Findings3 Critical
    • 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: Infants Do Not Have Access to Toys with Strings/cords Longer Than 6 InchesHe-C 4002.25(l)

      Infants shall only have access to toys with strings or cords up to 6 inches in length.

    • HIGH RISK: Toddlers Have No Access to Toys W/cords/strings >12", Unless Adult-directed ActivityHe-C 4002.25(m)

      Toddlers shall only have access to toys with strings or cords up to 12 inches in length, or any length for an adult-directed activity.

  3. Aug 2, 20234 Findings3 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: The Space Is Free of Tripping HazardsHe-C 4002.23(b)(8)

      Child care staff shall ensure that the indoor space is free of tripping hazards.

    • HIGH RISK: Do Staff Comply W/rules for Prep.He-C 4002.31(u)

      Children shall be encouraged to try all foods, but shall not be required to try or to eat any food before they are served other food components or additional servings, or before they are allowed to be done with their mea…

    • 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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