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The approach to the research on the topic of on-site childcare benefit bases its results on scientific findings. Using scholarly articles what were peer reviewed, and analyzing the findings of experts within the field, while comparing the situation at our two locations. In addition, we solicited the input of the workers with the formation of focus group comprising of members of both staffs from the Rockville and the main campus. This group represented all levels and categories of staff. The aim of the focus group is to communicate with their category of workers and articulate their concerns as it relates to the establishment of an on-site childcare service. The report also utilized documents, such as workers time clock records, to
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They further stated that is increase is due in part to an increase in the number of dual career families, single parent family and this increase in demand is further aggravated by a shortage of affordable, quality childcare services. They studied the impact of absenteeism and tardiness because of family, work conflict in working families, and found that the concerns of childcare needs is directly related to high levels of absenteeism and tardiness. (Goff, S, et. al.), concluded that a parent’s satisfaction with childcare is closely related to their work outcome. Kossek, E. E., & Nichol, V. (1992), argue that on-site childcare service is now routinely provided by 12% of US companies having a staff of approximately 100. Based on their extensive research of two hospitals, like Children they concluded that the more workers using onsite childcare the less problem there was with childcare needs and that these workers were more positive. This is also supported by (Schandl, K, 1992) who reported that employees with on-site childcare have less absentees, less tardiness and that the service was positively influenced the workers’ decision to remain with the organization.
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Based on the findings from experts and our own independent research, it is the finding of this report that the provision of on-site childcare service as an additional benefit to workers who qualifies would reduce the high level of absenteeism, tardiness, and the resulting low productivity level. Companies that sponsor childcare program believe that their contribution significantly helps increase recruiting potential, morale, productivity, and quality. This report recommends:
• The provision of on-site childcare service to our Rockville and Main Campus within 1year
• Offering childcare subsidies for those who cannot use the facility
• Offering flexible work schedule to reduce the level of absenteeism and tardiness
• The provision of designated lactation rooms for breastfeeding
The purpose of this paper is to provide a staffing plan for Guardian Angel Daycare center. Although, we are a small business I will provide information that will show with the right amount of employees, possessing the knowledge, skill, and ability (KSA) skill sets we can maximize efficiency and meet the critical business needs at the appropriate times. In order for us to secure the licensure needed for our future expansion.
The Kaiser Child Care Centers were established during the World War II by the Kaiser company for their female workers and were operated 24 hours a day. The Kaiser Company built these facilities in the shipyards so that the working mothers wouldn’t have to worry about the safety of their children and would be motivated to work more. Not only did these centers provide care for the children, they also provided the children with medical attention, and hot meals. We currently have centers like these now. Most centers now a days take care of children day-to-day so their parents can go to work and sustain their families without having to worry about their safety and well-being. These centers left an enormous legacy and demonstration of quality child
An increase in baby booming makes it tougher for working parents to find daycare. The facts prove that having children come with a true price. Even so it doesn’t change the issues of finding child care or makes them go away. When parents work, quality child care is a necessity. And it does not come cheap. For families with more than one child, child care can eat up one salary, leaving parents wondering both working is worth it. When thinking of child care there are some options to consider like choosing a child care center, the costs of child care centers, and waiting lists.
The purpose of this research is to explore the benefits of onsite childcare for big corporations. More specifically answering the questions of “What is cost effective for business owners to provide onsite childcare?” and “Will providing childcare for working parents alleviate their stress; and increase productivity on their job?” The review of this literature will discuss the stress of childcare on working parents; the advantages and disadvantages of onsite childcare; the benefits of corporations providing onsite child care. The research methods that would be conducive to complete this research would be surveys and separate focus groups between employees and their employers. The literature review will explain each topic in detail
On-Site daycares would also be more time efficient for employees as they and their children will be going to one destination, opposed to travelling a further distance to drop of their kids before arriving at work. Dually this also compliments time effectiveness because employees can work later hours without the inconvenience of having to leave early to retrieve their child from a further daycare facility. In cases such as illness for the child, it also saves time for the company and the worker for the employee to be able to take their child from work to a hospital or other destination without the extra travelling.
. The daycare and child development business is booming and profits are soaring. With more people looking at the child care field from different angles, these type of programs have more opportunities for more allies and partners, for funding and positive public relations, for improving, and “professionalizing” the programs that we offer to our children in our communities. Non-profit groups and higher education have increasingly partnered with schools, often including after-school hours.
The on-site after school care program could be expanded to accept children from a younger age. These benefits can produce a win-win solution resulting in loyal, satisfied employees that will improve the company’s
During this thanksgiving break I met with Zurlay Rivera, a daycare provider back in Revere, MA. Being a business owner she supervises her 2 assistants and she makes sure all is running well with the kids. Ms. Rivera is sponsored also sponsored by Child development. Child development and education is the largest child care system in Massachusetts. This company supports children’s learning, partners with families and it is a
Have you ever thought why won’t the schools develop daycare programs at the school? The daycare center at the school for young teen mothers who dropout of school to start their career early without furthering their education and young teen fathers won’t feel the need to drop out to get a job and support his child. There are some on site daycare’s in some states but there’s just a few, there needs to be more. Although having on site daycare center has some bad to it, to others it has some good to it like teen parents feeling of security can be satisfied knowing that their child is in a safe place, create more jobs, and teens save up money and welfare won’t be an option.
In a regular day to day basis businesses must face a great deal of external and internal forces. Businesses have many different aspects of external and internal forces they must face in order to be successful. External forces, internal forces and trends continually make the pathway for where a business is headed and where a business stands currently. Organizations should do a SWOTT analysis to examine business potential and business risks so that if any action needs to be conducted it can be done before any unwanted events occur within the business (Robinson, Pearce, 2004). United Daycare has several forces and trends that potentially affect the overall business. Nevertheless, in order for any business to function properly the business
First, the environment of childcare is based on psychology research.Understanding of the role of the quality of early child care requires consideration of the interplay among child care, family, workplace, and society, and it suggests directions for future research and practice too. As a preschool teacher, I appreciate the result from all psychology research because what researchers currently know about the role of the quality of early child care in children’s lives quality has been measured in a variety of ways across different studies and the research connect with the overview of Measures of child-care quality including the child:staff ratio (the number of children per teacher or provider), the group size (number of children in the setting), and the education and specialized training of teachers, providers, or
Employers elect to build and run their own child care facility at the workplace. This options is the most convenient and attractive for employees. In one study, at two separate facilities, the child care centers reported long waiting list, even if the cost was higher or the same as the local economy. Furthermore, employees who could have used a family provided care, at substantial less cost, chose to utilize the on-site care (Connelly, Degraff, & Willis, 2002). This option has all of the benefits of the FSAs and a few added benefits. However, this option comes with some inherent
Synonymous with some of the other responses to your post, I also identified the opening of an on-site childcare facility as a non-programmed decision. However, an after-hours childcare option would be ideal for parents that are in dire need of “grownup time”. Additionally, even though I don’t have children, many of my friends and relatives that are working parents, often mention how much they miss spending quality time with their significant other.
Once mothers started going into to the workforce, the need for child care boomed. Approximately one-forth of children spend some time in child care. However, years later, it is rather hard to do the research necessary for an accurate assessment of its quality as a whole. There are three major types of nonparental child care; relative, non relative, and center based. Due to convenience and affordability, family-care (non-relative care) have started to rise in ranks in the industry. This leads to even more holes in overall research, due to the lack of consistent regulation. The policies regarding these regulations vary from state to state.
While there are some caregiver’s that are only in the human service field to earn a paycheck and with the lack of parental involvement in their child’s life, it can make a caregiver’s job more challenging. Daycare centers serve as a stepping stone for a child’s future that will teach them how to establish appropriate skills and aid in the development of their cognitive abilities. Positive child interactions not only aid in the development of social and cognitive development, but also in the child’s self-esteem and it lets them know they are important and loved.