Jess Carson

Monday, November 8, 2021
Image of babies at a daycare

Courtesy of the Upper ValleyÌý

As a result of staffing shortages many childcare facilities have had to close leaving parents desperate for alternatives. White River Junction childcare in the Upper Valley is closing it's doors after 30 years accorrding to the Valley News. Jess Carson, a researcher with the Âé¶¹app's Carsey School of Public Policy explained just how extreme the situation is with 6,600 children in need of careÌýin the Upper Valley with only 5,071 spots available.Ìý

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