The Arc Montgomery County’s Post

The single biggest factor behind the decision to return to work after having children is the cost of childcare provision. The cost of losing mothers who are forced to choose between returning to work or looking after their children is incalculable for the economy. A mother’s touch in the workplace should never be underestimated as it brings balance and understanding and a nurturing approached as opposed to a competitive, get ahead environment that can be difficult for some to operate in and have their abilities noticed and improved. The investment at this early stage should reap dividends for many years to come and give a return much higher than the initial investment.

Great news for working parents! The UK government is expanding its free childcare scheme to make childcare more affordable and accessible. Starting September 2024, eligible working parents of children over 9 months old can receive 15 hours of free childcare per week, increasing to 30 hours per week from September 2025. Additionally, the Tax-Free Childcare scheme offers up to £2,000 per year for each child to help cover childcare costs. These initiatives aim to ease the financial burden on families and support working parents. Learn more about these schemes and how they can benefit your family: https://bit.ly/4aPoOC7 #ChildcareSupport #WorkingParents #TurasAccountants

Attention parents of young children and businesses! Family childcare in NH has been held back from expansion because some towns make the zoning laws so challenging, that it becomes impossible to open a family based childcare in a home. Sign in to support HB1567 today, as it removes the myriad of zoning restrictions towns place of family care providers and allows operation in a residence under childcare licensing rules, which already account for building and life safety codes. 46% of NH does not have adequate access to childcare, which means parents can't return to work and participate in the NH economy. Lack of childcare in NH has an economic impact of $262,453, 257 annually.

Great news for working parents! The UK government is expanding its free childcare scheme to make childcare more affordable and accessible. Starting September 2024, eligible working parents of children over 9 months old can receive 15 hours of free childcare per week, increasing to 30 hours per week from September 2025. Additionally, the Tax-Free Childcare scheme offers up to £2,000 per year for each child to help cover childcare costs. These initiatives aim to ease the financial burden on families and support working parents. Learn more about these schemes and how they can benefit your family: https://bit.ly/4aPoOC7 #ChildcareSupport #WorkingParents #TurasAccountants

Attention parents of young children and businesses! Family childcare in NH has been held back from expansion because some towns make the zoning laws so challenging, that it becomes impossible to open a family based childcare in a home. Sign in to support HB1567 today, as it removes the myriad of zoning restrictions towns place of family care providers and allows operation in a residence under childcare licensing rules, which already account for building and life safety codes. 46% of NH does not have adequate access to childcare, which means parents can't return to work and participate in the NH economy. Lack of childcare in NH has an economic impact of $262,453, 257 annually.

WYCO Employers: we’re at a crossroads in our community. We have a willing and able workforce, but only one childcare space exists for every 20 infants and toddlers. Dealing with employee absenteeism? Recruitment and retention? Productivity? If you have employees unable to find childcare, you’re not alone - click the link to learn about childcare tax credits: https://rebrand.ly/wx34sw3 Wyandotte Economic Development Council

Did you know a tax credit exists for businesses that provide childcare to their employees? Some of the very best employees are also parents! And most parents need childcare for their children under the age of 6! Employers can get a tax credit of UP TO $150,000 PER YEAR for a qualified childcare facility. The credit is worth up to $150,000 per year to offset 10% of qualified childcare resource and referral costs and 25% of qualified childcare facility costs. Does your company provide childcare? If not, would you leave your job for a company that did offer this benefit? #taxcredits #taxstrategy #employeeretention #womensupportingwomen

Are you a family childcare provider? It is crucial to ensure that your contracts are clear and concise to avoid any misunderstandings with parents. Educate yourself on the essential elements that should be included in your contracts, such as fees, hours of operation, policies on sick days, and vacation time. Clarity in contracts helps to establish expectations and boundaries, ultimately creating a positive and professional relationship with the families you serve. Take the time to review and update your contracts regularly to reflect any changes in your policies or procedures. By prioritizing clarity in your contracts, you can provide peace of mind to both yourself and the families in your care. ChildcareContracts FamilyChildcare ClearCommunication Professionalism Education Want to learn more about creating clear and effective childcare contracts? Drop a comment below! #EmpowerYoungMinds #EducationTransformation #FutureLeaders #EducationalInnovation #MarilynEmpowers

The Education People’s Early Years and Childcare Service is surveying parents/carers and expectant parents to determine interest in the childcare entitlements that are being introduced this year. Fill out the survey here: https://ow.ly/cKeq50QzcE5

Did you know that today is National Day Without Childcare?! It's not lost on us that today and this past Friday, that many of our neighbors were not only directly affected by the storm but with school closures they are also facing major childcare issues. Learn more about the work that the Childcare Changemakers are doing fighting for transformative change in our nation's childcare system. #TLHLeonCSWG #AffordableHighQualityChildcare #DayWithoutChildCare