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For years, child care has been treated as a personal issue. But today, employers across industries are recognizing it for what it really is: a business opportunity. And among all the ways to support working families, one approach rises to the top—on-site child care.



From stronger employee retention and productivity to reduced absenteeism and easier recruitment, the return on investment is clear. And with a <a href="https://employers.vivvi.com/">partner like Vivvi</a>, a leading provider of caregiving benefits, including on-site child care centers, companies are turning family support into a powerful workplace advantage.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">On-Site Child Care Is a High-Impact Investment</h2>



While child care may traditionally fall outside the scope of business operations, forward-thinking companies are discovering that investing in on-site child care drives meaningful financial returns.



Among all child care benefits, on-site care stands out for its consistency, predictability, and impact. It doesn’t just reduce stress for employees—it delivers meaningful gains for the business. With measurable outcomes in retention, productivity, and well-being, on-site child care isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s the smart thing to do.



A recent study by Boston Consulting Group and Moms First analyzed five employers across industries and found that <a href="https://momsfirst.us/roi-childcare-report/">child care benefits can deliver</a> up to 425% ROI, with on-site centers producing the greatest return. In fact, retaining just 1% of eligible employees was enough to break even on the total cost of the benefit.



Vivvi has seen these dynamics firsthand. In a <a href="https://go.vivvi.com/the-roi-of-caregiving-benefits-vivvi-the-fifth-trimester">case study conducted with The Fifth Trimester</a>, one company saved more than 11 times its child care investment, driven by reduced turnover, smoother operations, and improved employee engagement.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why On-Site Outperforms Other Child Care Benefits</h2>



While stipends, dependent care FSAs, and backup care programs are valuable, they are often reactive—designed to help families navigate problems when they arise. On-site child care, on the other hand, removes the stress before it begins.



The difference is measurable:



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<li>Retention: Companies offering on-site care report saw <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/employers-desperate-hold-onto-working-131141879.html?">7.4 times higher worker retention rates</a> and 8.9 times more loyal employees.</li>



<li>Absenteeism: Reports show that working parents miss an average of <a href="https://www.benefitspro.com/2024/07/01/working-parents-missed-21-days-of-work-last-year-due-to-child-care-issues/">21 days annually</a> due to child care breakdowns.</li>



<li>Emotional Well-Being: Employees using on-site centers <a href="https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1993-07646-001">report stronger feelings of support</a>, reduced stress, and greater satisfaction compared to those navigating external care, according to research from Michigan State University. </li>
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When care is just steps away from the workplace, parents experience less daily friction and more peace of mind—resulting in higher focus, deeper engagement, and greater loyalty.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Real Results Across Industries</h2>



From healthcare to manufacturing to higher education, on-site care is making a tangible difference. At Steamboat Ski Resort, an on-site center helped the organization reduce turnover and improve employee attendance after local care providers closed—allowing staff to show up with reliability and ease. At UPS, a pilot child care program kept a single mother of three from quitting her job after repeated absences; once her children were enrolled in the program, she not only returned to full attendance but received a promotion within the month. At Wellstar Health, employees using the on-site child care center had a turnover rate of just 1.5%, compared to significantly higher rates among peers without access.



These are not isolated stories—they are clear evidence that integrating care into the workplace leads to stronger business outcomes.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Vivvi: A Trusted Partner in On-Site Child Care</h2>



<a href="https://employers.vivvi.com/">Vivvi partners</a> with employers to design, build, and operate child care centers that align with the needs of their workforce—whether that means full-time programs, 24/7 coverage for shift-based teams, or flexible enrollment options. Every center offers high-quality early education, expert faculty and a nurturing environment that helps children thrive and parents focus.



And for employers, it’s a solution that doesn’t just support families—it strengthens the entire organization.



With Vivvi as your partner, offering on-site child care becomes more than a benefit—it becomes a foundation for a stronger, more resilient workplace.

Forward-thinking companies are discovering that investing in on-site child care drives meaningful financial returns.

The R.O.I. of On-Site Child Care

Vivvi, a leading provider of employer-sponsored child care and early learning, today announced plans to partner with Elon University, a private university in Elon, N.C., to develop and manage a new on-site child care center to support faculty, staff and students, opening in Spring 2025.&nbsp;



“This announcement brings to fruition a longstanding goal of the university to provide employees with quality and accessible child care,” said Elon President Connie Ledoux Book. “These steps ensure that Elon remains a best place to work and thrive for our faculty and staff. I’m also excited to see all the positive engagement the new child care center will bring to our community in the years ahead.”



The new <a href="https://www.elon.edu/u/news/2024/05/16/elon-university-to-open-child-care-center-in-2025/">Vivvi child care center</a>, which will be located on Elon’s campus, will serve approximately 30 children ages 0-2, and offer extended hours conducive to working and student parents. Elon, which is known for its engaged and experiential learning, will also leverage Vivvi to offer opportunities for collaboration within the university community.



This new partnership underscores Elon’s commitment to its Boldly Elon strategic plan and towards caring for its caregivers, and recognizes the critical importance of supporting employees in both their personal and professional lives. Studies show that a lack of child care options for <a href="https://issues.org/fixing-academias-childcare-problem-habeeb/">early career academics</a> is pushing high-quality educators out of the workforce, and for many students who are parents, child care is largely unaffordable.



Elon’s investment in on-site child care signifies its commitment to the health and well-being of its student body, faculty and staff,” said Charles Bonello, Vivvi co-founder and CEO. “Flexible, high-quality child care not only enhances long-term career opportunities for working parents, but also positively impacts the lives of the next generation—the children of Elon’s students, staff and faculty.”



Vivvi is working closely with the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education to implement a research-based learning program that incorporates the most up-to-date strategies and best practices in early childhood education. Vivvi’s inquiry-based curriculum encourages children to build developmental skills through play-based activities.&nbsp;



“This partnership with Elon enables Vivvi to leverage some of the top educational experts in the country, and strengthens our commitment to providing young learners with a research-based early childhood education program that nurtures each child’s curiosity about the world around them,” said Ben Newton, Co-founder and COO of Vivvi. “This school will be filled with caring, passionate, and expert educators who will bring Vivvi’s unique curriculum to life.”



The need for high-quality child care in the area is significant. It took Elon faculty member Jason Husser over a year to secure a spot in a local child care center for his child due to high demand. An associate professor in the Department of Political Science and Policy Studies, Husser serves on the Elon committee of faculty and staff tasked with developing a plan for the university to provide on-site child care.&nbsp;



“It struck me firsthand how important it is to have a child care center for employees,” Husser said. “Elon is invested in the well-being of its community and providing support for our youngest is key. We want to provide a valuable and meaningful five-star educational experience for the children of our employees and students.”



Vivvi is one of the fastest-growing child care and early learning providers in the country. In addition to on-campus care, Vivvi also offers a suite of services that equitably and flexibly support working families, including: In-Home Care, Virtual Tutoring, a global l Back-Up Child Care Network, and Care Cash, which allows employers to offer reimbursements for care provided by an employee’s personal network of family, friends and caregivers.



Read more about <a href="https://www.elon.edu/u/news/2024/05/16/elon-university-to-open-child-care-center-in-2025/">the partnership here</a>.



About Elon Elon is a selective, mid-sized private university renowned as a national model for engaged and experiential learning. Students work closely with faculty who are dedicated to excellent teaching and scholarship. The curriculum is grounded in the traditional liberal arts and sciences and complemented by nationally accredited professional and graduate programs. For more information, visit <a href="http://elon.edu/">Elon.edu</a>.



About Vivvi Vivvi provides child care and early learning for today’s families. We partner with employers of all sizes to make exceptional full-time, part-time and backup care more accessible and affordable. With beautiful campuses, flexible offerings, and trained, passionate teachers, we provide parents with peace of mind while offering employers the most powerful tool for recruitment, retention, and productivity. For more information, visit <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vivvi.com&amp;esheet=52579389&amp;newsitemid=20220216005062&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.vivvi.com&amp;index=20&amp;md5=8156eb45ace1c09aebc583f80899564d">www.vivvi.com</a>.



Media Contact:  Jessica Pallay jessica@vivvi.co

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Vivvi is proud to announce that NewYork-Presbyterian, one of the nation’s most comprehensive, integrated academic health care systems, is now offering hospital employees dedicated child care benefits at Vivvi’s newly opened Upper East Side campus.



Shaun Smith, NewYork-Presbyterian Group Senior Vice President and Chief People and Culture Officer, attended a ribbon cutting for the new child care location near NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.&nbsp; “We are committed to providing affordable, convenient child care services to our employees and are pleased to expand our offerings.”



Vivvi’s year-round infant, toddler and preschool programs for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily to accommodate the extended schedules of hospital staff. Learn more&nbsp;<a href="https://employers.vivvi.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.

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