Finding Child Care
Finding Child Care can be Stressful
Finding child care can be stressful for parents – knowing what to ask, what to look for, who to trust, and how to compare options can feel overwhelming.
Employer Quick Wins
Your Local CCR&R Agency
Post Signs & Flyers
Reduce Parent Stress
Do families need help finding child care for a child with special needs? Do they need child care during non-traditional hours (like evenings or weekends)? Are parents looking for center-based care, home-based care or, an after-school program? Your local CCR&R can help. They know all the options. They can work with families to help parents make informed decisions.
Post signs or flyers with links to NJ’s online child care database and GNJK’s Checklist for Parents in places where employees regularly gather such as the copy machine or the lunch room.
Make your local CCR&R website the go-to resource for employees with children. Parents can speak to a child care specialist directly and receive a list of child care providers meeting family priorities for care. Parents can speak to a child care specialist directly and receive a list of child care providers meeting family priorities for care.
Assist New Hires
If your business has a new hire packet, include information to assist new employees in finding child care. If your business has families who are relocating, you can work with your local CCR&R to offer employees assistance in finding child care. Moving can be stressful enough, let parents know about their local CCR&R to help best meets their needs.
Contact Your Local CCR&R agency
Contact your local CCR&R to ask if a specialist would come to your business and conduct a "lunch & learn" with employees. Staff experts can offer a broad overview, talk about the services offered to parents, and respond to questions parents may have. Parents can also schedule a follow-up session if desired.