How does ChildCare Connection help employers?
ChildCare Connection is a resource and referral service working with area employers, families and childcare providers to build a comprehensive system of child care in the Shenandoah Valley.
ChildCare Connection:
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Collects, analyzes, and maintains information on the local childcare market, identifies shortages and gaps and makes recommendations for new program development; |
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Recruits and trains childcare providers to enhance the supply and quality of community childcare resources; |
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Provides parents with information and referrals to area childcare providers through a central database and counsels parents on how to select appropriate childcare; |
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Provides support and workshops for parents and childcare professionals; |
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Loans books, toys, videos and tapes through the CCC resource center in Harrisonburg and the Page County resource van; |
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Helps parents identify resources for emergency and back-up childcare; |
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Develops and conducts corporate needs assessment surveys, on-site educational seminars and information sessions. |
Corporate childcare initiatives, such as ChildCare Connection, have been proven to:
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Reduce tardiness and absenteeism |
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Reduce job turnover |
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Improve productivity, motivation, and morale |
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Reduce healthcare costs |
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Enhance recruitment and the company image |
ChildCare Connection is a resource and referral service of RMH, in partnership with area businesses and agencies.
ChildCare Connection serves all childcare needs, allowing employees to make the best choices for their individual situations. ChildCare Connection and the RMH Center for Corporate Health can assist your company in the development of this new and innovative service.
ChildCare Connection
411 Stone Spring Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 433-4531
ChildCare Connection of Page County
200 Memorial Drive, Luray, VA 22835
(540) 743-1273