Free/low-cost childcare allows parents and caretakers to enjoy the perks Ithaca businesses have to offer. By providing services to families of young children, businesses will be welcoming a demographic that may not have had the opportunity to reap the benefits of Ithaca’s rich social and cultural life.
1 in 6 families in Tompkins County with children under the age of 5 have an income below the poverty level. Providing childcare assistance at a reduced price can relieve the financial burden many families experience.
Collaborating with local colleges and universities to support low-cost childcare can benefit students, businesses, and the community.
Because of its rarity, free/low-cost child care makes businesses stand out. Providing childcare services to your employees will increase business recognition and support.
I think it would have huge value to increase access to low-cost or free high quality childcare. I have two separate debts related to childcare expenses and a current monthly bill. My kid is 3.5 and I have spent thousands of dollars to be able to work in a full time job.
– Liddy B.
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