Childcare Concierge
Employer paid service that connects employees with a broker who offers support such as help locating available childcare programs or advice on choosing the right care setting. This service offers invaluable assistance by saving employees’ time and reducing the stress associated with finding suitable childcare solutions. This support ensures that employees can focus more on their work.
Key Features
- Helps employee find a best fit childcare solution; may support other care needs like pet or elder care
- Offers expert advice to help employees navigate the complexities of childcare options
Works Best For
- All sizes
- Remote and in-person workforce
- All operating hours
Considerations
- Determine if the service will be fully funded by the employer or shared with employees
- Concierge matching will be challenging if local childcare availability is scarce
The metrics provided are for informational purposes only and are based on available data at the time of analysis. They do not guarantee specific outcomes or results or predict future performance.
Implementation Considerations
To implement a successful childcare concierge service, employers must focus on key areas such as the evaluation of potential providers, defining the service agreement and how the service will be integrated within the organization. By prioritizing these aspects, employers can smoothly roll out a childcare concierge service. Explore different implementation considerations.
Potential Provider Evaluation
- Research Providers
- Evaluate Services & Features
- Request Proposals
Define Service Agreement
- Define Scope of Services
- Define Costs
- Outline Expected Outcomes & Metrics
Organization Integration
- Align with Existing Benefit Programs
- Empower HR & Benefits Staff
- Monitor and Adjust
Employee Affordability: Financial Solutions
Help employees manage childcare costs through various financial solutions to lower the burden of childcare expenses, making childcare more affordable for employees across all income levels. Explore different financial solutions your organization can offer to employees.
Childcare Stipend
Money given directly to employees on a regular basis (such as monthly or annually).
Childcare Scholarships
These credits act as a form of payment that employees can give to childcare providers.
Subsidy Navigator
Employers pay for service that helps employees access available public funding for childcare expenses.
Next steps
1
Understand your employees’ needs.
Before deciding to move forward with a childcare concierge, you should assess what your employees’ specific childcare needs are. We’ve created a survey to capture these needs.
2
Research and select potential providers.
Identify reputable childcare concierges, ensuring they meet employee needs. You can visit the vendor directory for some potential solution implementation partners.
3
Enhance the subscription with a financial solution.
Consider offering a financial solution with the childcare concierge to tackle both barriers around accessing childcare options and financial barriers.