Licensed Daycare in Jefferson, New Hampshire
4 licensed daycares in Jefferson, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official New Hampshire licensing records.
Jefferson listings updated May 2026 from official New Hampshire records.
Daycare in Jefferson: what parents should know
There are 4 licensed childcare providers on record in Jefferson, with Licensed Group Child Care Home the most common type (about 25% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current New Hampshire license at indexing time, sourced from New Hampshire DHHS — Bureau of Child Care Licensing.
For age coverage, 1 center in Jefferson report infant care (roughly 25% — infant slots are the scarcest and fill fastest, so start early). 1 is a Head Start program, free for income-eligible families.
In total, Jefferson providers are approved for approximately 230 child slots — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Jefferson childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Jefferson
ChildCare Aware reports the New Hampshire average full-time cost at $1,380/month for infant care and $1,080/month for preschool. City-level prices in Jefferson vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. New Hampshire families may also qualify for New Hampshire Child Care Scholarship Program (intake: (800) 852-3345).
Full New Hampshire licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- New Hampshire DHHS — Bureau of Child Care Licensing
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:5
- Preschool ratio
- 1:8
- Avg capacity
- 57 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in Jefferson
Largest licensed centers in Jefferson
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
All Jefferson licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in Jefferson
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programNew Hampshire Child Care Scholarship Program can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(800) 852-3345 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with New Hampshire DHHS — Bureau of Child Care Licensing.
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Jefferson, New Hampshire are compiled from official New Hampshire DHHS — Bureau of Child Care Licensing licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · May 2026 · methodology
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