Pines Community Center
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 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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 180
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). Of 12 total findings, 8 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 2, 20254 Findings4 Critical
- 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…
- HIGH RISK: Outdoor Play Area Is Accessible to Children W/disabilitiesHe-C 4002.24(a)
(a) The play area shall: (1) Be accessible to children with disabilities; (2) Be appropriate for each age group served, including use of toys and equipment that is age and developmentally appropriate to the needs of the…
- HIGH RISK: Fencing Prevents Child Access to Street/road/pool/bodies of Water/active RR/sharp Inclines/otherHe-C 4002.24(b)
Fencing shall enclose all play areas if the department determines the play area is unsafe because it is located adjacent to: (1) A street or road; (2) A swimming pool or other body of water, including a river, pond, or s…
- 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…
Oct 28, 20247 Findings4 Critical3 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: 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 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 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…
- 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; (…
- Health Screening for Staff and Household Members Completed and on FileHe-C 4002.09(b)
A written record of a health screening for all child care staff, household members and other individuals who have 5 or more hours per week of contact with children shall: (1) Be on file at the program and available for r…
- 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…
Sep 21, 20231 Finding1 Important
- HIGH RISK: The Program Is in Compliance with the Provisions of Their LicenseHe-C 4002.05(a)
The program shall: (1) Abide by the provisions specified on the license or permit: and (2) Not alter the license or permit issued by the department.