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For Employers and Community Organizations: Child Care Assistance Programs that Work

Why are employers and communities so interested in child care these days?
Due to the increase of two-income families, our communities, our businesses, and our families depend upon a coordinated effort to ensure that quality child care is available for all families. In fact, many employers attribute their success to employee child care assistance programs. Recent research reveals that when employers support families through workplace initiatives:

  • productivity increases
  • employee recruitment and retention improves
  • workplace morale improves as stress levels diminish
  • job satisfaction increases

In the workplace and in the greater community, employers and community members are being bombarded with child care questions. A revolution is taking place. Employers want to know how they can help their employees and their own families. P.E.T. is there with answers!

How can P.E.T. help? 
There are numerous ways P.E.T. can offer assistance to employers and the greater community. From child care statistics for planning, to employee education on surviving parenting, to customized child care searches for employees, P.E.T. can help. Just take a look at what we can offer you!

Enhanced Child Care Referrals
"Where can I find child care?" "How much will I need to pay?" "What is the best place for my child?" These and many more questions can be answered by a P.E.T. child care counselor. We'll walk your employees through the maze of child care until they feel satisfied with the choice they have made. Call 413-736-3900 or toll free 1-877-478-7727 for details.

Statistics on Child Care Supply and Demand
Do you want to know more about child care in Hampden County and Southern Hampshire County, rates, capacity, openings, location, types of care…? We have those statistics and more. Call 413-736-3900 or toll free 1-877-478-7727 for details.

 
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PRESCHOOL ENRICHMENT TEAM OFFICE
If you get lost or the doors of the building are locked, call 736-3900 and press ext. 120
Mass Pike Exit 6 - Springfield, at light at end of ramp turn left onto Rt. 291. Follow Rt. 291 to Exit 2B Dwight Street Exit, at end of ramp take left at light (this is Dwight St.). Through 4 sets of lights, turn right onto Bridge Street. Our office, at 293 Bridge Street, is on the left next to Cafe Manhattan.
From Rt. 91 South Exit 7 Downtown Springfield - stay in left lane and turn left at light, then left again onto E. Columbus. Turn right onto Worthington, through one light (Main St.) turn right onto Stearns and right onto Bridge Street. Our office, at 293 Bridge Street, is on the left next to Cafe Manhattan.
From Rt. 91 North Exit 4 Broad St., you are on East Columbus. Go through lights, turn right onto Worthington, right onto Stearns, right onto Bridge Street. Our office, at 293 Bridge Street, is on the left next to Cafe Manhattan.