Pals & Paws
2 CLOUGH ST, MEREDITH, NH 03253Childery Rating: 5/5
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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 3% violation rate across 2 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected September 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
- Infants, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 17
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 12
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2). Of 11 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 11, 20254 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- 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: 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…
- 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…
- 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.
Mar 27, 20247 Findings3 Critical4 Important
- 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: 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: Pets Are Maintained as per RuleHe-C 4002.23(g)
Child care staff shall ensure that the presence of pets in the program does not present a hazard to the children, including but not limited to: (1) Reptiles, amphibians and birds, including baby chicks and ducklings, sha…
- Program Has on File All Required Staff RecordsHe-C 4002.09(a)
The program shall maintain on file for each staff member: (1) Documentation of the staff’s qualifications, including a resume, transcripts, diplomas, or any other documentation, which demonstrates their qualifications; (…
- 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…
- 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.
- HIGH RISK: Staff Have Completed Required Professional DevelopmentHe-C 4002.33(a)
All center directors, agency administrators, site coordinators, or site directors, and all other child care staff who are responsible for the supervision of children, or who are necessary for the staff to child ratios, s…
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