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Search 858 verified daycare and childcare centers across New Hampshire, sourced directly from New Hampshire DHHS — Bureau of Child Care Licensing . Filter by age group, program type, and subsidy acceptance — no signup.

858
Licensed Centers
$1,380/mo
Avg Infant Care
$1,080/mo
Avg Preschool
1:4
Infant Ratio

New Hampshire Childcare Licensing

In New Hampshire, all child care centers serving children outside the family home are required to be licensed by the New Hampshire DHHS — Bureau of Child Care Licensing. Licensed centers undergo background checks, capacity inspections, and routine compliance reviews.

Minimum staff-to-child ratios are 1:4 for infants under 12 months, 1:5 for toddlers (12–35 months), and 1:8 for preschool (3–5 years). NAEYC-accredited centers typically operate below the state minimum.

Verify a license at New Hampshire DHHS — Bureau of Child Care Licensing

Quick licensing facts

Regulator
New Hampshire DHHS — Bureau of Child Care Licensing
Infant ratio
1:4
Toddler ratio
1:5
Preschool ratio
1:8
Avg infant cost
$1,380/mo
Avg preschool cost
$1,080/mo

Top Cities for Daycare in New Hampshire

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Nashua
86 centers
Manchester
33 centers
Somersworth
8 centers
Salem
7 centers
Plymouth
7 centers
Laconia
7 centers
Concord
7 centers
Whitefield
6 centers
Rochester
6 centers
Franklin
6 centers
Tilton
5 centers
Portsmouth
5 centers
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New Hampshire Childcare Subsidies & Tax Credits

New Hampshire families can apply for New Hampshire Child Care Scholarship Program based on income and work/school status. Federal programs — the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap), and Head Start — stack on top of state assistance.

Local intake line: (800) 852-3345

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Program Types in New Hampshire

Montessori School
108 centers
Infant & Toddler Center
108 centers
Preschool Program
107 centers
Licensed Group Child Care Home
107 centers
Licensed Family Daycare Home
107 centers
Licensed Child Care Center
107 centers

Recently Verified Centers

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R Infant Care

Rochester Discovery Preschool #13

Newington

Preschool (2-5) Cap 37
R Montessori

Rochester Stepping Stones #14

Alton

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 43
F Licensed Center

First Steps Rochester #15

Alton Bay

Infants & Toddlers Cap 112
R Family Daycare

Rochester Little Scholars #16

Atkinson

School Age (5+) Cap 16
R Group Care

Rochester Creative Kids #17

Bartlett

School Age (5+) Cap 88
A Preschool

ABC Academy Rochester #18

Center Conway

Preschool (2-5) Cap 98
R Head Start

Rochester Precious Moments #19

Center Ossipee

2 years - 12 years Cap 18
R Before/After School

Rochester Golden Gate Daycare #20

Center Strafford

School Age (5+) Cap 79
K Infant Care

Kids R Us Rochester #21

Center Tuftonbor

Preschool (2-5) Cap 72
R Montessori

Rochester Learning Tree #22

Chocorua

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 86
J Licensed Center

Jumping Jacks Rochester #23

Conway

Infants & Toddlers Cap 100
R Family Daycare

Rochester Sunflower Daycare #24

Danville

School Age (5+) Cap 69

Daycare in New Hampshire — Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know a daycare in New Hampshire is licensed?
Every center listed here is verified against the New Hampshire DHHS — Bureau of Child Care Licensing database. Look for the 'Licensed' badge on each profile. You can also confirm directly via the agency's lookup tool at https://nhccis.nh.gov/PublicSearch.aspx.
What is the staff-to-child ratio in New Hampshire?
State minimums in New Hampshire are roughly 1:4 infants, 1:5 toddlers, and 1:8 preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers typically operate below these ceilings.
How much does daycare cost in New Hampshire?
Full-time infant care averages about $1380/month; preschool runs around $1080/month. Costs vary by city — large metros like New Hampshire trend higher than rural areas.
Are subsidies available for childcare in New Hampshire?
Yes. The primary state program is New Hampshire Child Care Scholarship Program, reachable at (800) 852-3345. Federal options like Head Start, the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, and Dependent Care FSA also apply. See our subsidies guide for eligibility rules.
How do I report unsafe conditions at a New Hampshire daycare?
File a complaint with the New Hampshire DHHS — Bureau of Child Care Licensing via their website. Inspections are public record; severe violations result in license suspension.

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