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Great news for working parents, especially moms who are still struggling to return to work after leave, with the challenge of finding available childcare in Canada. Lowering the cost of childcare to make it more affordable and making more spots available is great progress to continue closing the gap worsened by the pandemic for women in the workforce, in any industry. With Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day (May 1st) quickly approaching, this not only helps women return to work (if that is what they want to do) but also helps reduce incremental stress for returning to work and trying to find childcare, and the increased anxiety this can cause. Here’s a great article from last year for more reading on why news like this is so important to the women you work with who are struggling to decide if they can keep their career, while also wanting to have children: “The FAO report also finds that labour market participation for women with young children lags significantly behind that of men with young children -- a gap more than four times wider than among workers without young children.” - https://lnkd.in/gHFfzCyc

North Carolina faces a childcare crisis, becoming a 'Childcare Desert.' Secure your workforce's future with Corporate Care from Preferred ChildCare. Sign up today! 🌟 Childcare isn't just a family issue; it's a business imperative. Explore the benefits now! #preferredchildcare #nanny #nannylife #nc #northcarolina #babysitting #babysittingnc #petsittingnc #petsitting

💰💰Paying for childcare??? 💰💰 As a working parent, paying for childcare can be a significant expense. To help ease the burden, here are my top tips on how to save money: 1️⃣ Check if you're eligible for Universal Credit at turn2us.org. It can provide financial support for childcare costs. 2️⃣ Take advantage of Tax-Free Childcare available through gov.uk/tax-free-childcare. It can save you up to £2,000 per child per year. 3️⃣ For further information on childcare options, visit childcarechoices.co.uk. #zizus #childcare #childcareprovider #workingparents #nursery #savingmoney #supportingfamilies

Finding the right childcare is a challenge for many working parents, but its not impossible! Whether you’re just starting your search or rethinking your current setup, there’s a solution out there that will work for your family. From daycare to nannies to more creative options, we’ve put together a guide that breaks it all down in a way that’s easy to digest. Check out the guide and find the childcare option that works for you. Because when your family’s happy, everything else falls into place. 👉 https://buff.ly/3SQ5z5h #WorkingParents #ChildcareOptions #WorkLifeBalance #ParentingTips #FindingBalance

Struggling with childcare options? You're not alone! Worklife Partnership’s Resource Navigators can help! Watch this short video to hear how Katie found peace of mind with our team's help in securing local, affordable childcare. At Worklife Partnership, we understand the challenges working parents face. Our Resource Navigators go the extra mile to connect employees with valuable resources, just like childcare! Want to learn more? Connect with me or submit a sales form directly on our website! #worklifebalance #employeebenefits #childcare #parentsatwork

15 hours of free childcare may not be as cost-free as it seems. The funding for this provision places a financial burden on nursery providers, leading to closures of more nurseries and childminders. This has significant implications for parents seeking affordable childcare options and the early years education sector as a whole. With the rising costs impacting these vital services, it's crucial to delve into the complexities surrounding "free" childcare and its broader effects - especially given the upcoming rollout of eligibility for younger children. But first, let’s go through what parents need to do and know about the Universal 15 hours childcare funding, in our brand new blog all about the subject - who is eligible, where and how to apply. https://buff.ly/4bk9fnr #FundedChildcare #15HoursFunded #ChildcarePlaces #Childcare #FreeChildcare #FundingCrisis #Worcestershire #Herefordshire

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴! Families want a reliable, affordable childcare system – the next government must prioritise that if it wants to boost the economy - by Sarah Ronan, Director of the Early Education and Childcare Coalition. "In recent years we’ve seen childcare reform climb the political agenda, and quite rightly. Not only does childcare support parents to work today, but it also provides vital early education that supports children to develop into the citizens of tomorrow, something we all have a stake in." https://loom.ly/uBwe7SE #EarlyYears #Childcare #RescueAndReform #EarlyEducation

For many years, childcare underfunding has created many challenges for the U.K. early years sector. Sadly, many exceptional nurseries have closed because the government has unfortunately underestimated what providers actually require to provide high-quality childcare and education. But we have been working for several months with our nurseries to provide workable solutions to this, and already, they are receiving highly positive results. To discover how we can help you, just take a few short minutes to find out more about what the Interactive Nursery Manager can do for you and your team. https://lnkd.in/eusGnn2J If you decide to book a short, no-obligation demo, remember to use your special discount offer code: INM06 #earlyyears #childcare #childdevelopment #earlychildhoodeducation #earlylearning

Today is the National #DayWithoutChildCare ( #DWOCC24 )! #Parents and #childcare providers are calling for more #funding and better #wages for childcare, since #CovidFunding is running out and costs continue to skyrocket, while most #daycare and childcare #workers are still massively underpaid. People are calling out of work and hosting events to highlight the issue and ask for more funding! Spread the word! https://lnkd.in/e3iEyGkc

📣 Analysis of Early Learning and Childcare funding rates📣 Our analysis of Early Learning and Childcare funding rate uplifts found the following:  - Average increase for two-year-olds was 8%  - Average increase for three to five-year-olds was 7.8%  - Range of increases were from 4.2% to 12.6%  - Out of 32 LAs, 16 have increased their uplift by 7.6% or more - 2 have confirmed their uplift will be below the 7.6% - 12 are yet to decide (or confirm) what their uplift will be - Shetland is currently outstanding - Orkney confirmed they don’t have any Partner Providers. See all the findings here: www.ndna.org.uk/news #ELC #Funding #EarlyLearningandChildcare #EarlyYears #Childcare #Nurseries