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

Contact Child Care Aware of Virginia
Make Child Care Aware of Virginia’s 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.
Post Signs & Flyers
Post signs or flyers with links to Child Care Aware of Virginia’s free online database and Checklist for Parents in places where employees regularly gather such as the copy machine or the lunch room. Distribute Child Care Aware of Virginia’s Choosing Quality Child Care Guide to employees with children.
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? Child Care Aware of Virginia’s staff specialists can work with families to help parents make informed decisions. Just call 866-KIDS-TLC or email kay@vachildcare.com.

Assist New Hires

If your business has a new hire packet, include the Choosing Quality Child Care Guide to assist new employees in finding child care. If your business has families who are relocating, you can work with Child Care Aware of Virginia to offer employees assistance in finding child care. Moving can be stressful enough, let parents know about that Child Care Aware of Virginia can help.
Free Materials! Connect your employees with Quality Child Care by ordering our Consumer Education materials. Fill out this form for a free informational card and stand kit to be shipped to you at no cost! We can help your employees with their child care search by providing customized referrals to programs in their area!

Contact Child Care Aware of Virginia

Contact Child Care Aware of Virginia to ask if they would come to your business and conduct a "lunch & learn" with employees. Staff specialists 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.