Jess Carson

Monday, December 6, 2021
A teacher at a childcare center works with children

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Data shows that the number of New Hampshire-licensed child-care providers has grown 17 percent since the start of the pandemic. However, according to Carsey School research assistant professor Jess Carson, that growth in numbers likely isn’t a true reflection of child care availability as it doesn’t reflect staff shortages or other issues preventing providers from filling all their spots.

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