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Council backs city‑led working group to map childcare access, costs and quick wins
Summary
Councilor Hopkins proposed and the council approved a time‑bound, city‑led Child Care Access and Quality working group to inventory local childcare capacity, identify gaps and return an implementation roadmap — with cost estimates and funding options — within roughly 90 days.
Councilor Hopkins opened a multi‑council discussion on childcare affordability and access and proposed a short‑term, city‑led Child Care Access and Quality working group.
Hopkins outlined the problem: full‑time infant and preschool care in New Hampshire can cost the equivalent of roughly $32,000 per year, which the councilor said can represent about 28 percent of a median…
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