New Hampshire ChildcareLicensing Requirements
Stay compliant with New Hampshire DHHS Child Care Program Licensing Rules (He-C 4002) regulations. Bloomily helps New Hampshire childcare centers manage staff ratios, certifications, and emergency drills — all in one platform.
Staff-to-Child Ratios
Required ratios for New Hampshire licensed childcare facilities
| Age Group | Staff : Children | Max Group Size |
|---|---|---|
Infants (0-12 months) Infants 6 weeks to 12 months | 1:4 | 8 children |
Young Toddlers (12-24 months) Toddlers 13-24 months | 1:5 | 10 children |
Older Toddlers (24-36 months) Toddlers 25-36 months | 1:6 | 12 children |
Preschool (3-5 years) Three year olds | 1:8 | 16 children |
prek Four and five year olds | 1:10 | 20 children |
School Age (5+ years) School-age 5+ years | 1:15 | 30 children |
Bloomily automatically monitors staff-to-child ratios in real-time and alerts you when you're approaching limits.
Required Certifications
Certifications required for New Hampshire childcare staff
Annual Training (New Hampshire)
New Hampshire requires minimum 18 clock hours annual professional development
Criminal Background Check (New Hampshire)
New Hampshire State Police criminal background check and FBI fingerprint check required
DCYF Central Registry Check (New Hampshire)
New Hampshire DCYF central registry check for founded child abuse/neglect
Director Qualifications (New Hampshire)
Director qualifications per He-C 4002.08 including education and experience requirements
First Aid (New Hampshire)
Pediatric first aid certification required
Food Handler Certification (New Hampshire)
Food safety training for staff preparing food
Health Statement (New Hampshire)
Health statement from physician required for all staff
Lead Teacher Qualifications (New Hampshire)
Lead teacher qualifications per He-C 4002.09
Mandated Reporter Training
California mandated reporter training for child abuse
Mandatory Reporter Training (New Hampshire)
New Hampshire mandatory reporter training on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect
Medication Administration Training (New Hampshire)
Training required for staff who administer medication
Orientation Training (New Hampshire)
Initial orientation training within first 3 months of employment
Pediatric CPR (New Hampshire)
Infant and child CPR certification required for all caregivers
Safe Sleep Training (New Hampshire)
Safe sleep training required for infant caregivers
Bloomily tracks certification expiration dates and sends automated renewal reminders before they lapse.
Emergency Drill Requirements
Required safety drills for New Hampshire childcare facilities
Required Drills
Fire Drill
Monthly fire drills required, documented with date, time, number of children, and evacuation time
Ref: He-C 4002.22
Lockdown/Security
Lockdown/shelter-in-place drills twice per year
Ref: He-C 4002.22
Evacuation
Full evacuation to alternate location annually
Ref: He-C 4002.22
Severe Weather
Severe weather/emergency drills quarterly
Ref: He-C 4002.22
Bloomily automatically schedules drills and tracks completion to ensure you never miss a requirement.
Pre-Inspection Checklist
50 items based on New Hampshire DHHS Child Care Program Licensing Rules (He-C 4002) requirements
Current DHHS license posted and visible
Ref: He-C 4002.03
License capacity and age groups displayed
Ref: He-C 4002.03
Liability insurance current and on file
Ref: He-C 4002.05
Parent handbook available with policies
Ref: He-C 4002.04
Attendance records maintained daily
Ref: He-C 4002.17
Incident/accident reports documented
Ref: He-C 4002.22
Complaint procedures posted
Ref: He-C 4002.04
Emergency procedures posted in each room
Ref: He-C 4002.22
Operating hours posted
Ref: He-C 4002.03
Fee schedule available to parents
Ref: He-C 4002.04
All staff have current background checks (NH and FBI)
Ref: He-C 4002.07
DCYF central registry checks completed
Ref: He-C 4002.07
Director meets qualification requirements
Ref: He-C 4002.08
Lead teachers meet qualification requirements
Ref: He-C 4002.09
All staff have current pediatric CPR certification
Ref: He-C 4002.10
All staff have current first aid certification
Ref: He-C 4002.10
Annual training hours documented (18 hours minimum)
Ref: He-C 4002.10
Mandatory reporter training current
Ref: He-C 4002.10
Safe sleep training for infant caregivers
Ref: He-C 4002.10
Health statement on file for all staff
Ref: He-C 4002.07
Medication administration training (if applicable)
Ref: He-C 4002.10
Staff orientation completed within 3 months
Ref: He-C 4002.10
Enrollment forms complete for each child
Ref: He-C 4002.17
Emergency contact information current
Ref: He-C 4002.17
Immunization records current (or valid exemption)
Ref: RSA 141-C:20-a
Health information on file for each child
Ref: He-C 4002.17
Allergy and special needs documented
Ref: He-C 4002.17
Authorized pickup persons documented
Ref: He-C 4002.17
Medication authorization forms complete
Ref: He-C 4002.19
Field trip/transportation permission on file
Ref: He-C 4002.21
First aid kits stocked and accessible
Ref: He-C 4002.19
Medications stored properly (locked)
Ref: He-C 4002.19
Cleaning and sanitizing procedures followed
Ref: He-C 4002.18
Handwashing procedures posted
Ref: He-C 4002.18
Diapering and toileting procedures followed
Ref: He-C 4002.18
Safe sleep practices followed for infants
Ref: He-C 4002.18
Food handling and safety requirements met
Ref: He-C 4002.20
Food safety training current (food prep staff)
Ref: He-C 4002.20
Hazardous materials stored safely
Ref: He-C 4002.18
Tobacco, alcohol, and weapons prohibited
Ref: He-C 4002.18
Fire drill records current (monthly)
Ref: He-C 4002.22
Severe weather drill records current (quarterly)
Ref: He-C 4002.22
Lockdown drill records current (semi-annual)
Ref: He-C 4002.22
Full evacuation drill completed (annual)
Ref: He-C 4002.22
Emergency evacuation plan posted and current
Ref: He-C 4002.22
Fire extinguishers inspected and accessible
Ref: He-C 4002.22
Indoor space meets 35 sq ft per child requirement
Ref: He-C 4002.12
Outdoor play area safe and enclosed
Ref: He-C 4002.13
Staff-to-child ratios maintained at all times
Ref: He-C 4002.14
Licensed Plus quality rating posted (if participating)
Ref: Licensed Plus
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Nearby State Requirements
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