Partner Publication | Child Care Aware of Missouri

Quality Matters: Why You Should Care About Child Care

Written by Child Care Aware® of Missouri | Jul 15, 2025 9:32:24 PM

As an employer, you may not be choosing child care for your employees, but the quality of care their children receive directly impacts your workplace. When working parents know their children are safe, supported, and thriving, they can focus more fully at work and are less likely to experience disruptions.

That’s why quality child care matters to your bottom line.

When employees struggle to find consistent, trustworthy care, the ripple effect shows up in:

  • Increased absenteeism and tardiness
  • Decreased productivity and focus
  • Higher stress and burnout
  • More frequent turnover

Quality child care supports child development and also supports your employees’ ability to show up ready and able to work.

What Does Quality Child Care Look Like?

We encourage families to assess child care programs in key areas such as:

  • Health and safety practices
  • Engaged, well-trained staff
  • Learning-rich environments
  • Open communication with families
  • Voluntary accreditation from recognized organizations

Programs that meet these benchmarks help children build strong emotional, social, and cognitive skills, setting them up for lifelong success.

How You Can Support Employees At No Cost

Your organization can help employees by offering our enhanced child care referral service as a free benefit. Through this no-cost support, your employees get:

  • Personalized referrals to child care providers
  • Help identifying quality indicators
  • Guidance on applying for Missouri’s child care subsidy (if eligible)
  • Access to developmental and family support resources

We equip your team with the information they need to make informed, confident choices, and in the process, reduce stress and improve job satisfaction.

Quality Child Care = Better Business Outcomes

When your employees know their children are in good hands, they bring greater focus, loyalty, and peace of mind to the workplace. That’s a win for everyone.

Contact us today to start offering enhanced child care referral support to your workforce at no cost to your organization.

 

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