Childcare providers want to pursue quality for their programs, but hurdles are mounting

By: Maya Mitchell

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: August 19, 2026

Words: 2,485

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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With over 30 years of teaching experience, Amy Upton prides herself on setting the bar for high-quality early education and childcare. As the director of East Side Learning Center in Concord, which operates both early childhood and school-age childcare, quality care is important to her and her business.

So when the state unveiled its new continuous quality improvement program in 2022, she knew her center would join.

The program, named …

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