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New Hampshire Childcare Contract Blocked | Concord News
New Hampshire’s childcare quality system is in turmoil after a $1.2 million federal contract—meant to boost provider training and expand the Granite Steps for Quality program—was tabled and rejected by the Executive Council. Critics questioned whether the funds were better spent on an unfunded workforce grant, while officials failed to fully explain how the contract would streamline resources, ensure federal compliance, or stabilize a long-struggling program. The fallout? Granite Steps acceptance is now paused, leaving providers scrambling as the state’s childcare quality recognition hangs in…
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