Post by ensignsmather13 on May 10, 2010 9:15:06 GMT -5
I think if a company has a large enough need, and can accommodate the space requirements and start-up costs associated with starting on-site daycare, they should definitely consider it. Not every company has the money to do so though, so you might ask parents if they would be willing to pay a monthly fee to have such a service. In fact, I think most companies with on-site do charge the parents - either hourly or monthly.
If it were me, I'd start by taking a poll to find out what the interest level is, how many children will need to be accommodated, age of children, and what the parents would expect from it - simple babysitting vs a learning curriculum. Find out what people are currently paying for daycare. Do any of the children have special needs?
Next, find out what your state's licensing requirements are: space needed for the number of children, number of adults needed to supervise the various age groups, etc. What are the licensing fees? There are lots of other rules about safety you'll need to know as well.
Look at your age groups and think about equipment needed: will you need cribs/changing stations/high chairs? Child-size tables & chairs? Will you need age-appropriate toys/books, or will the parent's provide activities? Does your company have a secure area outside that can be used as a playground? Is that even important to the parents? Would the parents provide food for the children, or would the company? The kids will need a place to hang their coats and store their spare change of clothes/school books. You'll need storage for supplies. Think about whether you need nap mats, and if so, is there enough space to accommodate those? Is there a convenient bathroom for the kids to use, and will you need a kiddie toilet seat? Will younger kids need a stool in front of the sink so they can reach it for washing up? Is the bathroom within their playroom, or will an adult need to accompany them down the hall?
I would recommend you hire people with early childhood education degrees or at least someone who can schedule appropriate activities for the kids on a daily basis. Kids get into more trouble when they're bored. You'll need someone who is certified in first aid and child CPR.
Your CEO will want to know what it will cost them, what steps it will take to implement and maintain, who will oversee the process, and most especially, how it will benefit them. Google "benefits of on-site daycare" and you should find lots of perks to throw in front of your boss. If your boss cares a lot about the employees, perhaps let them know how it will benefit them as well.
Good luck, Cerrita!
If it were me, I'd start by taking a poll to find out what the interest level is, how many children will need to be accommodated, age of children, and what the parents would expect from it - simple babysitting vs a learning curriculum. Find out what people are currently paying for daycare. Do any of the children have special needs?
Next, find out what your state's licensing requirements are: space needed for the number of children, number of adults needed to supervise the various age groups, etc. What are the licensing fees? There are lots of other rules about safety you'll need to know as well.
Look at your age groups and think about equipment needed: will you need cribs/changing stations/high chairs? Child-size tables & chairs? Will you need age-appropriate toys/books, or will the parent's provide activities? Does your company have a secure area outside that can be used as a playground? Is that even important to the parents? Would the parents provide food for the children, or would the company? The kids will need a place to hang their coats and store their spare change of clothes/school books. You'll need storage for supplies. Think about whether you need nap mats, and if so, is there enough space to accommodate those? Is there a convenient bathroom for the kids to use, and will you need a kiddie toilet seat? Will younger kids need a stool in front of the sink so they can reach it for washing up? Is the bathroom within their playroom, or will an adult need to accompany them down the hall?
I would recommend you hire people with early childhood education degrees or at least someone who can schedule appropriate activities for the kids on a daily basis. Kids get into more trouble when they're bored. You'll need someone who is certified in first aid and child CPR.
Your CEO will want to know what it will cost them, what steps it will take to implement and maintain, who will oversee the process, and most especially, how it will benefit them. Google "benefits of on-site daycare" and you should find lots of perks to throw in front of your boss. If your boss cares a lot about the employees, perhaps let them know how it will benefit them as well.
Good luck, Cerrita!