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 Resources
Make the Child Care Resources 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 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.
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 Resources can help. They know all the options. They can work with families to help parents make informed decisions.
Assist New Hires
If your business has a new hire packet, include a flyer to assist new employees in finding child care. If your business has families who are relocating, you can work with Child Care Resources to offer employees assistance in finding child care. Moving can be stressful enough, let parents know about Child Care Resources to help best meets their needs.