Business & Economy
Study: Child Care Shortages May Cost NH Businesses Up To $56M Annually
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Lack of child care slots also has multi-million dollar impacts on overall N.H. household incomes and state and local tax revenue.
Business & Economy
New Hampshire Renters Cost-Burdened by Housing Expenses
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State-level data show renters in New Hampshire have lower median incomes and are more likely to be burdened by housing costs than homeowners.
Annual 2023 Child Care for Two N.H. Children Under 5 Averaged Nearly $32,000
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Newly-released data revealed that the price of child care in New Hampshire continued to rise in 2023. The national organization Child Care Aware of America (CCAoA) estimated that New Hampshire families with an infant in center-based child care faced an average annual tuition price of $17,250.
Business & Economy
State of NH Child Care: End of One-Time Federal Investments May Reduce Industry Stability
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Limited access to affordable child care creates significant challenges for New Hampshire’s families and economy, and may hinder New Hampshire’s efforts to support a robust workforce.[
Education
Expanded Eligibility and Reduced Family Contributions for NH Child Care Scholarships to be Implemented in 2024
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This expansion means, for example, that a family of three making less than about $89,200 yearly may be eligible for the NH Child Care Scholarship program, and only need to spend approximately $6,200 (7 percent) of their annual income on child care tuition.