Credentialing
Applications can now be submitted online!
Log into your Professional Registry and click on the Credential Tile to renew or
apply for your New Hampshire Early Childhood or Afterschool Credential.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
From the Bureau of Child Development and
Head Start Collaboration regarding Credential Fees
General Credentialing Information
The following documents can help support you in obtaining a professional Credential:
- NH Early Childhood Professional Development Guidebook (Revised 2022)
- Afterschool Credential Support
- NH Afterschool Professional Development System Guidebook
- NH Early Childhood Professional Development Application
- Credential Revision FAQ
- Professional Development Plan Template
- Professional Development Self Study Template
- Work Verification Letter Template
Transcripts Information
Any student that attended a college within the NH Community College System after 1991 must order their transcript through the National Student Clearinghouse at the link below:
National Student Clearinghouse
Requesting Transcripts for Closed High Schools, Colleges and Universities:
For closed schools only, credential applicants are able to provide an unofficial copy of their transcript from the links below.
To view the NH Specialized Competencies books click on the link below:
NH Specialized Competencies
Apply for a Professional Credential
Credential applications are recommended to be submitted online through NHCIS Professional Registry.
Applications are still being accepted via US Mail at the following address:
ATTN: Credentialing Specialist
129 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301
Electronic Transcripts may be sent to [email protected]
To order a transcript please click here.
Questions & Assistance
Please contact the Credentialing Specialist of the Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration, with any questions at: [email protected].
Contact our Training and TA Specialists at:
📞Phone: 603-578-1386, Ext. 2526 or 2532
📧Email: [email protected]
“Credentialing Matters!” was offered on February 8, 2023. In this training, we delved into why credentialing matters. We explored each component of the credentialing system and the significance that each part brings. We then examined the multiple benefits of getting a credential and learned how a NH Early Childhood Professional Credential can bring value to you and quality to the profession.