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How Ticonderoga is addressing a childcare shortage

By Tim Rowland

Community turns former Catholic School into childcare center run by Silver Bay YMCA

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Adirondack communities take on childcare issues

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State funds aim to help stabilize provider numbers

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In Keene, an oasis amid childcare deserts

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Studies show thousands of spots are needed in the Adirondack region

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Scaling Little Peaks: Keene breaks ground on new daycare center

By Tim Rowland

Little Peaks's expansive new child care center aims to help meet the needs of local families

Shining a light on child care ‘crisis’

By Holly Riddle

Campaign focuses on lack of providers, struggles parents face finding affordable, professional child care

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