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Childery

The Gingerbread House of Litchfield

273 DERRY ROAD, LITCHFIELD, NH 03052Childery 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 1% violation rate across 3 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
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
60
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

3 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 8 Findings
Most recent: Jan 27, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical7 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 8 total findings, 1 was critical.

See All 3 Inspection Visits
  1. Jan 27, 20263 Findings3 Important
    • Child Registration Form Is Complete on First Day of CareHe-C 4002.10(a)

      Program managers shall ensure that for each child there is a “Child Care Registration and Emergency Information” (August 2025) form, completed by the parent or guardian, or an equivalent form on file on the child’s first…

    • License, Visit Results, Emergency Procedures, Etc. Are PostedHe-C 4002.14(a)(1)

      The program shall post in a prominent location: The current license or permit, visible to parents or guardians, staff, and visitors.

    • 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.

  2. Mar 10, 20253 Findings3 Important
    • 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; (…

    • License, Visit Results, Emergency Procedures, Allergy Care, Etc. Are PostedHe-C 4002.14(a)

      The program shall post in a prominent location: (1) The current license or permit, visible to parents, staff, and visitors; (2) The most recent statement of findings and corrective action plan approved by the department,…

    • 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…

  3. Sep 5, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 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…

    • License and PermitHe-C 4002.02(j)

      No less than 3 months prior to the expiration date of the current license, each licensee shall submit to the department the following through the “NH Connections” portal at https://nhpublichealth.force.com/nhccis/s/login…

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