New Hampshire lawmakers are debating legislation aimed at addressing the state’s child care shortage as families across the state struggle to find affordable care. The debate comes as lawmakers consider multiple proposals intended to expand access to child care and support providers.Speaking on the House floor, Rep. Paige Beauchemin shared the story of a Nashua mom who spent two years on a child care waitlist before being forced to shut down her small business because she couldn’t find care for her children.Beauchemin argued the child care crisis isn’t just hurting families—it’s hurting New Hampshire’s economy. “The moms are watching,” she warned.
