About Evergreen Start
Who We Are
Evergreen Start is a New Hampshire–based nonprofit working to keep child care open, stable, and reliable in rural communities.
Our role is broader than fiscal sponsorship. We provide the support, coordination, and shared infrastructure that child care programs and child care-supportive organizations often cannot carry alone.
That includes:
Financial systems and fiscal oversight
Compliance and administrative support
Operational and sustainability planning
Employer and community partnerships
Early learning network coordination and shared learning
Long-term strategies to strengthen child care across New Hampshire
We don’t replace local leadership. We help make it stronger.
Our focus is simple: helping child care programs survive, stabilize, and expand while remaining rooted in the communities that depend on them.
The Challenge
Child care is essential—but fragile.
Many programs are balancing:
Rising operating costs
Staffing shortages
Increasing administrative demands
Without support, even strong programs can close.
Our Role
We step in to strengthen what’s behind the scenes—so programs can keep serving families.
We provide shared services for child care that reduce burden, improve stability, and support long-term sustainability.
Leadership & Governance
Evergreen Start is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit governed by a Board of Directors and supported by staff and advisors with experience in child care, finance, and rural communities.
What Makes This Work
Centers remain independent
Leadership stays local
Support is practical, not theoretical
Focus is on stability and growth