Sometimes employees need help in finding child care resources, evaluating options and becoming informed child care services consumers. Employers have the option to assist employees by providing information on existing child care services, advice for parents on how to select a child care provider and community-based services.
Employers also have the option of offering their employees direct or indirect child care assistance.
Employers can add sick leave days to cover children's needs. Voucher Program - Employer reimburses all or part of the employees' child care costs through a voucher system. The child care arrangement is selected by the employees. Contract with a Local Provider - Employers may enter into contracts with local child care providers to reserve a number of slots for their employees. Employers may either purchase child care slots or subsidize a portion of the cost for their employees.