Licensed Daycare in Chester, New Hampshire
3 licensed daycares in Chester, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official New Hampshire licensing records.
Childcare costs in Chester
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 Chester 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
- 47 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in Chester
All Chester licensed centers
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