Nature's Way of Learning
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.Not Available
- 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 6 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. 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 78
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (6), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Medication Administration (1). Of 12 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Mar 31, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Program Returns or Disposes Expired/discontinued MedsHe-C 4002.20(q)
Any contaminated, expired, or discontinued medication, whether prescription or over-the-counter, and topical substances shall be returned to the child’s parents or guardians whenever possible or, if belonging to the prog…
- Cribs and Playpens Are Safe, No Soft Items, and Proper Bedding MaterialsHe-C 4002.25(f)(1)
Cribs and play pens required under (c) above shall: Not be stacked.
- Staff Have Completed Required Professional DevelopmentHe-C 4002.32(a)(1)
In addition to program managers, all child care staff who are responsible for the supervision of children, or who are necessary for the staff to child ratios, shall have on file documentation of completion of training in…
Jan 21, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Record of Attendance and Group Size/ratios Are MaintainedHe-C 4002.08(d)
The staff attendance record shall be recorded all in one place, in a manner that reflects the staff present in each room throughout the day.
- Children Younger Than 24 Mos Are Combined W/those Older Than 47 Mos as PermittedHe-C 4002.18(h)(1)
Center-based programs shall not combine children younger than 24 months in a mixed age group which includes children older than 47 months, except: For time limited, specific activities, including but not limited to meals…
- Program Compliant with Staff-to-child Ratios & Staffing Requirements for InfantsHe-C 4002.36(b)
Programs shall staff infant and toddler programs with at least one associate or lead teacher per group.
Dec 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff Supervise Children as RequiredHe-C 4002.19(a)
Child care staff shall supervise every child in care at all times.
Jun 19, 20252 Findings2 Critical
- HIGH RISK: The ApplicantHe-C 4002.05(m)(2)
The applicant, licensee, permittee, or any child care staff shall not falsify any documents, other written information, or reports issued by or required by the department under He-C 4002.
- HIGH RISK: All Staff Used for Ratios Are Certified in Pediatric CPR & FA as RequiredHe-C 4002.20(m)(1)
The center director, site director, family child care provider, and all staff used to meet staff to child ratios shall: (1) Be certified in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid within 90 days of th…
May 12, 20252 Findings2 Critical
- HIGH RISK: The Program Conducts Fire Drills and Maintains Record of Drills as RequiredHe-C 4002.17(a)
Except for nature-based programs that operate solely outside, programs shall conduct fire drills in accordance with the following: (1) Programs that operate continuously throughout the year shall conduct at least one dri…
- 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…
Mar 12, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- HIGH RISK: Staff Supervise Children as RequiredHe-C 4002.20(a)
Child care staff shall supervise every child in care at all times.