Childcare Benefits for Employers
Offer Childcare as an Employee Benefit and receive 50% back as a tax credit
Partner with Discovery Preschools to reserve childcare spots for your employees and support the workforce that keeps your business running.
How It Works – Employers partner with Discovery Preschools to sponsor reserved childcare spots for their team.
- Option 1 – Employer reserves spots in advance – A company pays to hold a set number of childcare spots for employees who may need care.
- Option 2 – Employer contributes toward tuition – A company helps cover part or all of the tuition cost for eligible employees.
- Option 3 – Custom partnership model – We work with employers to build a structure that fits their budget, team size, and hiring needs.
What Employers Gain
- Better Recruitment – Childcare support helps your company stand out in a competitive hiring market.
- Stronger Retention – When employees have stable childcare, they are more likely to stay.
- Improved Attendance – Dependable care can reduce last minute absences and scheduling disruptions.
- More Support for Working Families – This is a meaningful benefit that directly impacts employees’ daily lives.
- A Benefit People Actually Use – Unlike perks that sound nice but go unused, childcare support solves a real problem.
Employer Childcare Tax Credit
Employers who help provide childcare may qualify for the federal 45F Employer-Provided Child Care Credit. Starting in the tax year 2026, the credit became more valuable.
What employers may get
- 40% credit on qualified childcare expenses
- 50% credit for an eligible small business
- 10% credit on qualified childcare resource and referral expenses
- Up to $500,000 per year, or $600,000 for an eligible small business
Important note – Eligibility depends on how the program is structured, so employers should confirm details with their CPA or tax advisor before moving forward.
For more information or to discuss further, please contact Amanda Sinkler, asinkler@thediscoverypreschools.com.