In Northern New Hampshire, the childcare issues are both familiar and unique

By: Maya Mitchell

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: June 15, 2026

Words: 1,965

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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A mile-long dirt road, nestled in the woods on the outskirts of Franconia Notch State Park, separates Gale River Cooperative Preschool from its neighbors.

The school is hidden, not just because of the deep woods surrounding it but because it’s located on the grounds of a sleepaway camp. For 10 months out of the year, Copper Cannon Camp hosts 3- to 5-year-olds instead of the underprivileged youth who roam the grounds in the summer. …

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