Child Care Licensing 129 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301

Child Care Licensing, located at 129 Pleasant Street in Concord, New Hampshire, is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in child care programs. The Child Care Licensing Unit (CCLU) conducts on-site evaluations, monitoring, and investigations to ensure that programs meet all necessary regulations and standards. They provide consultation and technical assistance to both existing and potential child care providers.

CCLU licenses seven categories of child care programs, including Family Child Care Homes, Group Child Care Centers, and School Age Programs. They also maintain contracts with agencies to provide resource and referral services for parents seeking child care options in their community.

Child care providers can submit feedback on visits conducted by licensing staff, as well as access applications and forms for licensing. The licensure process involves submitting a complete application package and achieving compliance with all regulations. Residential Child Care Programs, which provide 24-hour care for unrelated children, have specific licensing requirements.

Overall, Child Care Licensing works to ensure that children in New Hampshire have access to safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate child care environments.