Childcare Resources

Invest in your own growth. Invest in childcare.

Now more than ever, helping working parents access high quality childcare is a smart, sure-fire way to reach your own professional goals. Whether you're looking to improve your organization's productivity, build your own childcare business or start an in-demand career, Wisconsin's childcare industry is a force for growth that can accelerate your success.

That's especially true for Wisconsin's employers. Working parents are the backbone of our state's economy — and may be a huge part of your own workforce. Across industries, top talent look for companies that support families. And when employees' childcare needs are met, research proves they're more able to give you their best. In fact, every $1 you invest in workplace childcare solutions can net your business $9 in lower costs and higher productivity.

Benefits for working parents don't just benefit working parents.

Parent-friendly policies like flexible work hours and childcare vouchers aren't just popular perks. They're powerful tools that help smart employers grow their business—along with Wisconsin's economy.

Out-recruit the competition with childcare benefits that attract the best candidates
Lower absenteeism and prevent work disruptions caused by childcare issues
Save money on hiring and training with family-friendly policies that improve retention and reduce turnover
Boost productivity by improving access to affordable, reliable childcare options that give working parents peace of mind
Improve employee satisfaction and keep your most promising employees

Get growing with these helpful tools.

Sample ads of childcare for working parents.

Excellent hires. Less absenteeism. Higher productivity. Whatever goals you're working towards, reach your organization's full potential with straight-forward solutions that help working parents overcome basic childcare challenges. Getting started is easier than you might think. Use the action plans and other free resources in our Employer Childcare Resource Toolkit to find the right options for your business.

Action Plans:

Looking for more resources? We've developed a supplemental resources PDF to help you research, plan, and activate ways to help support parents in the workforce.