New England Child Care Academy
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.5 / 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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 7 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected November 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. 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
- 21
- 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 Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). Of 16 total findings, 9 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 19, 20257 Findings3 Critical4 Important
- HIGH RISK: The ApplicantHe-C 4002.05(m)(1)
The applicant, licensee, permittee, or any child care staff shall not make false or misleading statements to the department, whether verbal or written.
- 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 Supervise Children as RequiredHe-C 4002.20(a)
Child care staff shall supervise every child in care at all times.
- Records Are Complete, Legible, and on File at the ProgramHe-C 4002.05(k)
All documentation required by the department, whether maintained by the program in electronic or paper format, shall be complete and legible.
- The CD or Qualified Sub on Site 60% of the Operating HoursHe-C 4002.35(a)
All center-based programs, other than those operating solely as a school-age program, shall have a center director who meets the following conditions: (1) The center director or qualified substitute director shall be on…
- The CD/AA/SC/SD Resp for the Daily ops/GL or AT in Charge in Their Absence; All Staff Know Their IdentityHe-C 4002.35(c)
Center directors, agency administrators, site coordinators and site directors shall: (1) Be responsible for the daily operation of the program and ensure the program’s compliance with He-C 4002; (2) Designate a staff per…
- LT on Site During All Operating Hours; 1 of 6 Staff Required for Ratios at Least a LTHe-C 4002.35(d)
With the exception of programs operating only as a school age program, there shall be at least one lead teacher on the premises during all operating hours, and one out of every 6 child care staff who are required to be o…
May 15, 20251 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…
Mar 12, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- HIGH RISK: The Program Is Using Only Approved Space, There Is Adequate Sq Ft, & No Sharing of SpaceHe-C 4002.22(a)
Prior to use for child care, all indoor and outdoor child care space shall be: (1) Inspected and approved by the local fire inspector, in accordance with RSA 170-E:6 and He-C 4002.02(d)(3); (2) Inspected and approved by…
- 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 (i) and (j) above.
Jan 3, 20246 Findings4 Critical2 Important
- 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…
- 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…
- HIGH RISK: The Program Is Using Only Approved Space, There Is Adequate Sq Ft, & No Sharing of SpaceHe-C 4002.22(a)
Prior to use for child care, all indoor and outdoor child care space shall be: (1) Inspected and approved by the local fire inspector, in accordance with RSA 170-E:6 and He-C 4002.02(d)(3); (2) Inspected and approved by…
- 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…
- AdministrstionHe-C 4002.06(m)
Programs shall comply with approved corrective action plans and corrective action plans issued in accordance with (i) and (j) above.
- Child Immunization Record and Health Screening Is on File and UpdatedHe-C 4002.10(d)
The program shall request and maintain on file for each child documentation of immunizations in accordance with RSA 141-C:20-a, RSA 141-C:20-b, and He-P 301.14.