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Playmates Learning Center

56 NORTH ROAD, SANDOWN, NH 03873Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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

Why this rating

This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 6% violation rate across 2 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 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, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
102
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

2 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 12 Findings
Most recent: Mar 6, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
9 Critical3 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), and Medication Administration (2). Of 12 total findings, 9 were critical.

See All 2 Inspection Visits
  1. Mar 6, 202511 Findings9 Critical2 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 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: Program Has Care/treatment Plan for Child W/ Allergy/serious ReactionHe-C 4002.20(g)

      The program shall obtain the following documents from the parents of each child with a food allergy or other allergy, which results in a serious reaction: (1) A written care plan that includes instructions regarding food…

    • 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: A Medication Order From a Lic. Pract. & Written Parent Permission for All MedsHe-C 4002.21(d)

      Authorized staff shall administer only those medications for which there is a medication order provided by a licensed practitioner, and written permission from the parent.

    • HIGH RISK: Accept Prescription Meds Only if Include Label or Med Order From Health Care Prof.He-C 4002.21(e)

      Programs shall not accept any prescription medications that do not include a prescription label or medication order from a licensed professional.

    • HIGH RISK: Cribs and Playpens Are Safe, No Soft Items, and Proper Bedding MaterialsHe-C 4002.26(f)

      Cribs and play pens required under He-C 4002.26(c) above shall: (1) Not be stacked; (2) Be free of cracked or peeling paint, splinters, and rough edges; (3) Have no more than 2⅜ inches between slats; (4) Have no missing,…

    • HIGH RISK: Programs Providing Meals Have Menus/store and Serve Food SafelyHe-C 4002.31(p)

      Programs that provide meals and snacks for children shall:(1) Ensure that snacks and meals are prepared and served in a safe and sanitary manner, including washing fruits and vegetables before serving them; (2) Not serve…

    • HIGH RISK: Formula/breast Milk Is Stored/prepared/served as RequiredHe-C 4002.31(x)

      Breast milk and prepared formula shall be stored in covered containers, labeled with the child’s name and, dated.

    • 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…

  2. Apr 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • 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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