During National Small Business Week, the issue of child care challenges has emerged as a surprising obstacle for small business owners. Numerous surveys of both employers and employees have revealed that access to affordable quality child care is essential for the smooth operation of a successful business. Unfortunately, the lack of affordable and available child care options is negatively impacting both employees and employers.
Sarah Rittling, the Executive Director of FFYF, emphasized the importance of addressing child care challenges during National Small Business Week. She noted that while child care may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about running a small business, it can have devastating effects on employers. Employees with young children require reliable and affordable child care in order to focus on their work, knowing that their children are safe and well cared for. Rittling highlighted the need for increased funding for federal programs and updates to tax provisions to support businesses and families in accessing affordable child care.
Recent studies have underscored the fact that child care challenges are indeed business challenges. Bipartisan legislative actions are available for Congress to consider in order to ease these challenges for both employers and families. It is essential for lawmakers to address the issue of child care accessibility in order to support the success of small businesses and working families.
