Understand the need
Use employee input and community data to see where child care affects attendance, retention, recruitment, and productivity.
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Child care is workforce infrastructure.
Practical tools help employers understand employee needs, compare benefit options, and build a child care strategy that fits their organization.
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Start with the business toolkit
Move from employee feedback and local data to an actionable family-friendly workplace plan.
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Child care business toolkit
Understand the child care landscape and build a practical response.
Learn moreEmployee benefit data
Make the workforce case for family-supportive child care benefits.
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Compare policies and benefits for organizations of different sizes.
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Explore tax considerations connected to employee child care support.
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Compare partnerships, reserved slots, stipends, and on-site care.
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Give managers and employees clear, practical child care information.
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Compare realistic options
Benefits can range from flexible policies and referral support to stipends, reserved slots, partnerships, or employer-based care.
Build a sustainable plan
Clarify ownership, cost, tax considerations, communication, and how the organization will measure impact.
Not sure where to begin?
Use the toolkit first, then connect with Idaho AEYC about the options that fit your workforce.