Any NH licensed child care agency in good standing can apply for a licensed plus quality rating. Two options are available to allow a wider range of programs achieve a Licensed Plus quality rating.
- Option 1: allows programs that are interested in improving quality, but that may not be ready to seek accreditation, to be recognized for their documented efforts to achieve higher quality.
- Option 1 Quality Standards (6 pages)
- Application - Center Based Programs (4 pages)
- Application - Family Child Care Home (4 pages)
- Application - Family Group Child Care Home (2 pages)
- Option 2: enables programs that are already engaged in meeting national quality standards to document that effort in lieu of documenting compliance with other specific Licensed Plus Standards. Example: A licensed program that can document application for and ongoing progress through the Head Start Federal Review Process, or one of the national accreditation processes.
- Option 2 Quality Standards (1page)
- Application Licensed Plus (2 pages)
Who is eligible for a cash award?
Programs that are "certified" with the Department to serve children in protective or preventive care. To find out more about how to become certified or to request an application, visit your local DHHS-DCYF District Office.
Mail Completed Application Packets to:
NH DHHS
Office of Program Support,
Bureau of Improvement & Integrity - Licensed Plus
129 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301-3857
Your completed application and required documentation will be reviewed to determine your eligibility for the Licensed Plus Program. A Licensed Plus program specialist may visit your program to verify compliance. Within 30 days of the date the program specialist is satisfied that you have complied with the applicable standards your application will be approved and you will be certified as a NH Licensed Plus child care provider.
Need Additional Information or Assistance?
Samples of the required forms, policies, and other helpful materials are available at the Child Care Resource and Referral web site. You may also contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral Agency for assistance with completing the application or for information about meeting the required standards.
For more information visit the Licensed Plus Program Home Page |
