CHILD CARE LICENSING UNIT | NH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
129 Pleasant Street, Brown Building, Concord, NH 03301-3857
Hours
Mon. - Fri., 8 am - 4 pm
8442594780
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Toll Free | NH DHHS Transportation - fee for service
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Service/Intake | Food Stamp Employment & Training Program
8889779777
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Toll Free | EBT Card Services
8008523345
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Toll Free | Food Stamp Employment & Training Program
8008523345
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Application process
Call 603-271-9025, email [email protected] OR visit the website https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/childcare-parenting-childbirth/child-care-licensing
Fees
Fees apply for licensing
Service area
NH state
The Child Care Licensing Unit (CCLU) ensures that children attending NH child care programs are in safe and healthy environments and are provided with care, supervision and developmentally appropriate activities that meet each child's physical and emotional needs.
This includes on-site evaluations, monitoring, and investigations that ensure compliance with applicable NH Statutes and Administrative Rules, approval and issuance of licenses, and initiation of appropriate disciplinary action when necessary for compliance and the protection of children.
Last assured
05/29/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
NH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
DHHS is responsible for many of the regulatory, programmatic, and financial aspects of NH's health care system and plays a key role in the planning, delivery and financing of health care. It provides social and support services to families with chronically ill or disabled members and to families in crisis. DHHS also provides economic supports including child care funding, financial grants, employment support services, medical assistance, food assistance and child support services.