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Seacoast Childcare Crisis Deepens | Concord News
Families on the Seacoast are facing a childcare crisis that’s forcing some to rethink having more kids—waiting lists stretch for years, spots are often far away and cost more than mortgages, and centers can’t afford to pay staff enough to keep experienced educators on board. With over half of families spending over $2,000 monthly per child—far exceeding federal affordability guidelines—city officials are stepping in with a working group to tackle the issue through policy changes like zoning reform and support for new providers, recognizing this is a complex, multi-faceted problem demanding…
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