New Hampshire’s childcare crisis does not end when a child turns 5

By: Sonjia Tainter

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: August 7, 2026

Words: 846

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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Every time I read an article about New Hampshire’s childcare crisis, I notice the same thing. The conversation almost always focuses on infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. Those concerns are real and deserve attention. Families need affordable early care and education, providers need sustainable funding, and educators deserve wages that reflect the importance of their work.

But when I scroll through the comments on these articles, parents are often talking about something else entirely. …

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