New Hampshire childcare licensing requirements.
Ratios, group sizes, certifications, and drills for New Hampshire — per DHHS Child Care Program Licensing Rules (He-C 4002). Bloomily tracks every one of them live, so the paperwork is ready before anyone asks.
Staff-to-child ratios in New Hampshire
| Age group | Ratio | Max group size |
|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-12 months) | 1:4 | 12 |
| Young Toddlers (12-24 months) | 1:5 | 15 |
| Older Toddlers (24-36 months) | 1:6 | 18 |
| preschool_3 | 1:8 | 24 |
| preschool_4 | 1:12 | 24 |
| School Age (5+ years) | 1:15 | 30 |
Per DHHS Child Care Program Licensing Rules (He-C 4002). Ratios in Bloomily are computed live from real check-ins against these limits.
Required certifications
New Hampshire requires minimum 18 clock hours annual professional development
Renews every 12 months
New Hampshire State Police criminal background check and FBI fingerprint check required
Renews every 60 months
New Hampshire DCYF central registry check for founded child abuse/neglect
Renews every 60 months
Director qualifications per He-C 4002.08 including education and experience requirements
Pediatric first aid certification required
Renews every 24 months
Food safety training for staff preparing food
Renews every 36 months
Health statement from physician required for all staff
Renews every 24 months
Lead teacher qualifications per He-C 4002.09
California mandated reporter training for child abuse
New Hampshire mandatory reporter training on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect
Renews every 24 months
Training required for staff who administer medication
Renews every 24 months
Initial orientation training within first 3 months of employment
Infant and child CPR certification required for all caregivers
Renews every 24 months
Safe sleep training required for infant caregivers
Renews every 60 months
Drill requirements
| Drill | Frequency | Required |
|---|---|---|
| fire | monthly | Yes |
| evacuation | annually | Yes |
| other | annually | Yes |
New Hampshire DHHS Pre-Inspection Checklist
- Current DHHS license posted and visible
- License capacity and age groups displayed
- Liability insurance current and on file
- Parent handbook available with policies
- Attendance records maintained daily
- Incident/accident reports documented
- Complaint procedures posted
- Emergency procedures posted in each room
- Operating hours posted
- Fee schedule available to parents
- All staff have current background checks (NH and FBI)
- DCYF central registry checks completed
Run a New Hampshire program? Keep it compliant without the binder.
Ratios computed live from real check-ins, certifications flagged before they lapse, and inspection-ready reports one click away.