New Hampshire Childcare Licensing
New Hampshire Childcare Required Forms & Documents (2026)
Licensed childcare centers in New Hampshire must collect, complete, and retain specific forms for every enrolled child before care begins. The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing Unit (CCLU) requires 7 distinct forms or documents — from enrollment agreements to emergency contacts to immunization records — to remain on file and available for inspection at all times.
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New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing Unit (CCLU) →Last updated: April 2026
Researched by the TotReady Research TeamNew Hampshire Required Forms & Documents: The Specifics
New Hampshire childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed Application for a License to Operate a Child Care Program (NH DHHS CCLU) for every enrolled child (per New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing Unit (CCLU)).
New Hampshire childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed Application for a Family Child Care Program / Family Child Care license (NH DHHS CCLU) for every enrolled child (per New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing Unit (CCLU)).
New Hampshire childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed Child Care Registration and Emergency Information form (NH DHHS CCLU) for every enrolled child (per New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing Unit (CCLU)).
New Hampshire childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed Child health/physical examination record (health assessment required per He-C 4002.10) for every enrolled child (per New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing Unit (CCLU)).
New Hampshire childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed Child Care Personnel Health Form for every enrolled child (per New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing Unit (CCLU)).
New Hampshire childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed Staff and Household List for every enrolled child (per New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing Unit (CCLU)).
New Hampshire childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed Background record check / employment eligibility submission via NH Connections (per He-C 4002.41) for every enrolled child (per New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing Unit (CCLU)).
New Hampshire Required Forms & Documents at a Glance
| Application for a License to Operate a Child Care Program (NH DHHS CCLU) | New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing Unit (CCLU) |
|---|---|
| Application for a Family Child Care Program / Family Child Care license (NH DHHS CCLU) | New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing Unit (CCLU) |
| Child Care Registration and Emergency Information form (NH DHHS CCLU) | New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing Unit (CCLU) |
| Child health/physical examination record (health assessment required per He-C 4002.10) | New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing Unit (CCLU) |
| Child Care Personnel Health Form | New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing Unit (CCLU) |
| Staff and Household List | New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing Unit (CCLU) |
| Background record check / employment eligibility submission via NH Connections (per He-C 4002.41) | New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing Unit (CCLU) |
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New Hampshire Required Forms & Documents: Frequently Asked Questions
What forms are required for childcare enrollment in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire requires the following forms for each enrolled child: Application for a License to Operate a Child Care Program (NH DHHS CCLU); Application for a Family Child Care Program / Family Child Care license (NH DHHS CCLU); Child Care Registration and Emergency Information form (NH DHHS CCLU); Child health/physical examination record (health assessment required per He-C 4002.10); Child Care Personnel Health Form; Staff and Household List; Background record check / employment eligibility submission via NH Connections (per He-C 4002.41).
How long must New Hampshire childcare centers keep enrollment forms on file?
New Hampshire childcare licensing rules require that child records, including all required enrollment forms, be kept on file for the duration of enrollment and for a retention period after the child leaves. Contact the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing Unit (CCLU) to confirm the exact retention schedule.
What happens if a New Hampshire center is missing required child forms during an inspection?
Missing or incomplete required forms are a citable deficiency in a New Hampshire childcare licensing inspection. Administrative fines under N.H. Admin. Code He-C 4002.45 (verified): non-compliance with license provisions $200 plus $100/day (repeat $500 plus $100/day); operating without a license $500 plus $100/day; operating after expiration/voluntary closure $1,000 plus $100/day; operating after suspension/revocation $2,000 plus $500/day; failure to submit reports/records $500 per offense plus $100/day per offense; false/misleading documents $1,000 per offense; failure to cooperate with visits $1,000; failure to supervise children $750; abuse/neglect or failure to protect $1,000; corporal punishment $1,000; inappropriate discipline $500; endangering children $1,000 per citation plus $200/day; physical injury/jeopardy $2,000 per non-compliance plus $500/day; background check failure $500 plus $100/day. The Department may also deny, suspend, or revoke a license under He-C 4002.44 / RSA 170-E:11.
Does TotReady provide templates for New Hampshire required forms?
TotReady's enrollment form tool and incident report tool generate New Hampshire-ready documents pre-filled with the required fields. Visit /tools/enrollment-form and /tools/incident-report to get started.
New Hampshire childcare licensing rules are amended regularly. This page is compiled from published New Hampshire administrative codes and statutes for informational purposes only — always verify current requirements with the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing Unit (CCLU) before relying on them. TotReady provides information and document templates, not legal or regulatory advice.