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Wild Roots

223 LAFAYETTE ROAD, NORTH HAMPTON, NH 03862Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    3 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 9 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected July 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
Licensed capacity
40
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

8 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 52 Findings
Most recent: Apr 29, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
22 Critical30 Important

Across 8 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (14), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5), and Building & Premises Safety (5). Of 52 total findings, 22 were critical.

See All 7 Inspection Visits
  1. Apr 29, 202619 Findings19 Important
    • The Program Is in Compliance with the Provisions of Their LicenseHe-C 4002.05(a)(1)

      The program shall: Abide by the provisions specified on the license or permit.

    • Program Has Staff Qualifications on FileHe-C 4002.09(a)(1)

      The program shall maintain on file for each staff member, whether paper or electronic: Documentation of the staff’s qualifications, including required work experience and education, which demonstrates that they meet the…

    • Health Screening for Staff and Household Members Completed and on FileHe-C 4002.09(b)(1)

      A written record of a health screening for all child care staff, household members, and other individuals who work with children in the classroom and who have 5 or more hours per week of contact with children shall: Be o…

    • 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…

    • Staff Supervise Children as RequiredHe-C 4002.19(a)

      Child care staff shall supervise every child in care at all times.

    • The Space Is Free From Electrical HazardsHe-C 4002.22(a)(2)

      Child care staff shall ensure that the indoor space is: Free from electrical hazards, such as overloaded outlets or extension cords, frayed, cracked, or crimped cords, or unprotected outlets.

    • Items Labeled “Harmful if Swallowed/flammable” Inaccessible to ChildrenHe-C 4002.22(b)

      Child care staff shall ensure that potentially harmful items, including but not limited to matches, lighters, chemicals, materials labeled “harmful if swallowed,” flammable materials, sharp objects, and staffs’ personal…

    • Items Labeled “Keep Out Of Reach” Are Used Only During Teacher Directed ActivitiesHe-C 4002.22(d)

      Non-toxic materials labeled “keep out of reach of children” shall only be used during a teacher-directed activity.

    • Temperature Is Maintained at Least 65°FHe-C 4002.22(u)(2)

      Programs shall: Maintain a temperature of not less than 65 degrees Fahrenheit whenever children are present.

    • Toys, Learning Materials & Equipment Comply with RulesHe-C 4002.24(a)(1)

      Programs shall provide toys, equipment, furniture, and learning materials that are: Age and developmentally appropriate.

    • Children >3 Years No Have Access to Small Toys/parts/items That Pose a Suffocation HazardHe-C 4002.24(e)

      Child care staff shall not allow children younger than 3 years of age to have access to toys, toy parts, and other materials that pose a suffocation or choking risk or are small enough to be swallowed, including, but not…

    • Toddlers Have No Access to Toys W/strings/cords >12”, or Any Length for Adult-directed ActivityHe-C 4002.24(k)

      Toddlers shall only have access to toys with strings or cords up to 12 inches in length, or any length for a teacher-directed activity.

    • Bedding Stored So Sleep Surfaces Do Not Touch, or Bedding Washed/sanitized Before Re-use; Cleaned 1/week, or if SoiledHe-C 4002.25(l)

      Blankets, sleeping bags, bedding, cots, and mats shall be stored in a manner that ensures that sleeping surfaces are not touching, or the items shall be washed and sanitized before re-use if stored in a way that sleeping…

    • In Centers, Diaper Area in Room Where Diapered Children Are, Sink Close to AreaHe-C 4002.28(e)(1)

      In addition to the requirements in (a) through (d) above, in center-based programs the diaper changing area shall be: Located in the room where the children in diapers are cared for.

    • Staff Remain W/children, One Hand on the Child at All Times When Using an Elevated Diaper Changing SurfaceHe-C 4002.28(i)

      If an elevated diaper changing surface is used, child care staff shall remain at the elevated diaper changing surface and keep one hand on the child at all times while a child is on it.

    • Staff Comply W/rules for Prep., Refrigeration, Serving, Discarding, Freezing, Thawing, & Warming Formula & Breast MilkHe-C 4002.30(i)

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

    • Staff Have Completed Required Professional DevelopmentHe-C 4002.32(a)(1)

      In addition to program managers, all child care staff who are responsible for the supervision of children, or who are necessary for the staff to child ratios, shall have on file documentation of completion of training in…

    • Staff Work Under Supervision Until Trained in Abuse/neglect Reporting, SIDS, CPR/FAHe-C 4002.32(d)

      Child care staff who have not yet completed the training in (1) through (3) below shall work under the direct supervision and observation of a staff member who has completed the following trainings: (1) Prevention, recog…

    • Program Updates Staff Roster to Remove Ineligible Individuals Within 5 Business Days.He-C 4002.40(n)

      The program manager shall update the staff roster in the NHCIS portal within 5 business days when the individuals as described in (b) above are no longer working in the program or part of the household, with the date the…

  2. Jul 16, 20255 Findings3 Critical2 Important
    • 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: 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: 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…

    • 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; (…

    • 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. Jun 19, 202511 Findings9 Critical2 Important
    • HIGH RISK: Programs Shall Not Influence or Direct Staff/child Replies to Interview Questions or Threaten/retaliate.He-C 4002.05(o)(2)

      Administrators, other program staff, or other individuals shall not attempt to influence the response of any individual whom department staff is interviewing by signaling them during the interview, telling them what to s…

    • 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: Program Uses Only Approved Space, with Adequate Sq Ft, and Reports Changes to SpaceHe-C 4002.09(d)(2)

      The initial record of the health screening required in He-C 4002.09(b) for newly hired child care staff shall include a statement by the health care provider that indicates the individual has no apparent health condition…

    • 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: Staff Supervise Children in Center-based Programs as RequiredHe-C 4002.20(b)

      In center-based programs, staff shall position themselves to: (1) Be able to hear all children younger than school age at all times, continuously scan the entire environment to know where children are and what they are d…

    • HIGH RISK: Arrangement of Cribs/playpens/cots/mats Are Compliant with RuleHe-C 4002.26(a)

      Child care staff shall arrange cribs, cots, beds, mats, or playpens in a manner that ensures that: (1) They do not block passageways and exit routes, to allow for emergency evacuation and access to each child by staff; (…

    • HIGH RISK: Program Follows Rules When Serving Infants and Toddlers Meals and SnacksHe-C 4002.31(v)

      In programs serving infants and toddlers, child care personnel shall: (1) Follow individual feeding schedules provided by the parent of each child who has not reached a developmental level, which enables them to eat on s…

    • HIGH RISK: Preschool Program Compliant with Staff-to-child Ratios & Staffing RequirementsHe-C 4002.36(b)

      Programs shall staff group child care centers in accordance with the following: (1) For children ages 36 to 47 months, the maximum group size shall be 24 with the following minimum staffing levels: a. One associate teach…

    • 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…

    • 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,…

    • Children Younger Than 24 Mos Are Combined W/those Older Than 47 Mos as PermittedHe-C 4002.19(n)

      Center-based programs shall not combine children younger than 24 months in a mixed age group which includes children older than 47 months, except: (1) For time limited, specific activities, including but not limited to m…

  4. Feb 7, 20257 Findings4 Critical3 Important
    • HIGH RISK: Are Dangerous Items and Staff Personal Belongings Stored OOR or LockedHe-C 4002.23(c)

      Child care staff shall ensure that potentially harmful items, including but not limited to matches, lighters, chemicals, materials labeled “harmful if swallowed,” flammable materials, sharp objects, and staffs’ personal…

    • HIGH RISK: Cords or Strings Long Enough to Encircle a Child's Neck Are OOR of ChildrenHe-C 4002.23(f)

      Cords or strings long enough to encircle a child’s neck, such as cords on window blinds, curtains or shades, shall be kept out of children’s reach.

    • HIGH RISK: Children >3 Years Have No Access to Items Posing a Suffocation/choking RiskHe-C 4002.25(f)

      Child care staff shall not allow children younger than 3 years of age to have access to toys, toy parts, and other materials that pose a suffocation or choking risk or are small enough to be swallowed, including, but not…

    • 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…

    • Children Younger Than 24 Mos Are Combined W/those Older Than 47 Mos as PermittedHe-C 4002.19(n)

      Center-based programs shall not combine children younger than 24 months in a mixed age group which includes children older than 47 months, except: (1) For time limited, specific activities, including but not limited to m…

    • Items Labeled "Keep Out Of Reach" Are Used Only During Teacher Directed ActivitiesHe-C 4002.23(e)

      Non-toxic materials labeled “keep out of reach of children” shall only be used during a teacher-directed activity.

    • Staff Teach & Remind Children to Wash HandsHe-C 4002.30(b)

      Child care staff shall: (1) Teach children the importance of hand washing with liquid soap and running water; and (2) Instruct, encourage, remind, or assist infants and children as needed throughout each day to wash thei…

  5. Oct 28, 20241 Finding1 Critical
    • HIGH RISK: A Child's Serious Injury Is Reported to Emergency Personnel/parents/departmentHe-C 4002.12(a)

      If any child has a serious injury while in the care of the program, consisting of fractures, dislocations, stitches, second or third degree burns, concussions, loss of consciousness, or requires emergency medical treatme…

  6. May 23, 20245 Findings4 Critical1 Important
    • 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: Program Returns or Disposes Expired/discontinued MedsHe-C 4002.21(u)

      Any contaminated, expired, or discontinued medication, whether prescription or over-the-counter, and topical substances shall be returned to the child’s parents or, if belonging to the program, disposed of properly by au…

    • HIGH RISK: The Space Is Free From Electrical HazardsHe-C 4002.23(b)(2)

      Child care staff shall ensure that the indoor space is free from electrical hazards, such as overloaded outlets or extension cords, frayed, cracked or crimped cords, or unprotected outlets.

    • 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…

    • 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…

  7. Nov 7, 20234 Findings1 Critical3 Important
    • 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…

    • 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…

    • 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…

    • Injury Records Completed/maintained & Provided to Parents/department as RequiredHe-C 4002.12(c)

      Child care staff shall complete a written record of the injury and all first aid provided.

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