All Solutions
Expanding access to equitable, affordable child care requires investing in multiple solutions that support families in different ways. Each solution addresses a different need: some create new childcare seats, others reduce the financial burden, provide backup care for unexpected needs, connect families with caregivers, or improve workplace policies for parents. These serve different purposes, have varying impact, and can be combined for greater effect. When designing childcare benefits, consider three barriers employees may face: access, financial, and workplace barriers.
Create a parent-friendly company culture Policies and benefits that support working parents and make your company more family-friendly.
Make child care options more affordable Financial solutions that reduce the out-of-pocket cost of care for your employees.
Increase child care supply and access Solutions that create new child care seats or expand access to existing options in your community.
Work With Your Community
Child care in Arkansas is a complex challenge, with new efforts underway to improve access. Local Lead Organizations (LLOs), created in 2025, help coordinate early childhood solutions and can guide employers on available local options. Community groups like Chambers of Commerce and industrial parks are also taking action, while updated federal tax incentives in 2026 support community-based approaches.
Increase child care supply and access responsibly by supporting existing businesses while offsetting your costs
Childcare Partnership
Partner with a licensed child care provider to guarantee child care for your employees while shoring up businesses in your community. Employees can also receive a discounted rate
- Employee impact Guarantees a spot High
- Investment Requires identifying a willing partner and negotiating contract Medium
- Implementation time Federal tax credits are available for this partnership Medium
Supports access to care; can also increase child care supply while bolstering existing businesses in your community.
Financial Solutions
Support the child care choices that work best for working families by assisting with child care costs. Contribute to Dependent Care Accounts and talk to Third Party Benefits Administrator about the tax benefits of your contributions.
- Employee impact Medium
- Investment Federal tax incentives can help. Medium
- Implementation time Especially if you already offer a cafeteria plan Low
Federal tax benefits that can help off-set your financial outlay to support this idea.
On-Site Care
Build child care that’s convenient for your employees, including on- or near-site facilities and for the hours your employees need. You can also subsidize the rates for employees at your facility if you choose. Building a new facility doesn’t necessarily expand supply.
- Employee Impact Guarantees a spot and to meet shift work Highest
- Investment Highest
- Implementation time Highest
Talk to experts in your community about existing licensed facilities that might meet your needs.
Find the right child care solution for your business
Connect with our team to explore a childcare solution tailored to your workforce.