Leading New Orleans’ Early Child Care Development Center Provides Onsite Expansion for Organizations

In  today’s  job  market,  high  turnover  forces  employers  to  compete  for  top  talent.  Major  organizations  are  racing  to  provide  benefits  such  as  increased  vacation and flexible working schedules, but what about providing benefits that make you stand apart from the crowd of companies? Any parent employee would happily admit that their child’s happiness is their greatest priority. What if you could offer employees benefits that support what they value most? Every parent wants the best for their little one, so they are often faced with the sacrifice to work harder to afford high quality care. As a result, employees that are parents have less time to spend actively engaged in their child’s learning. Additionally, inconsistent childcare can cause employees to miss work, thereby lowering productivity. In 2015, absenteeism related to child care issues resulted in slightly over $714 million per year in direct costs to employers in Louisiana(1). And while maternity leave benefits are very costly to employers, a lack of the offering can cause a decrease in employee retention after childbirth. In fact, in the United States, up to 35% of working mothers who give birth never return to their previous job(2). Additionally, top talent often feels  stuck  in  another  position  that  does  not  satisfy  them  for  the  sake  of  their  child’s  care.  According  to  a  recent  survey  from  Louisiana Policy Institute for Children worked with Louisiana State University’s (LSU) Public Policy Research Lab, nearly 14% of respondents turned down a promotion at work because of child care issues (3). As an  employer,  how  can  you  be  more  supportive  of  the  needs  of  your  employees  and  their  families  while  retaining  a  professional  and  productive  work  environment?

Kids of Excellence provides convenient and compassionate onsite childcare for organizations looking to attract loyal employees who value education and enrichment. Through our advanced curriculum, professional teaching staff, and passion for the success of our children, we prepare students to thrive. We alleviate  the  stress  of  childcare  for  employees  and  provide  peace  of  mind.  Through  specialized  curriculum,  a  safe  and  comfortable  atmosphere,  excellent  teachers, and a passion for the success of our children we provide a high quality and joyful environment for a diverse array of families throughout the Greater New Orleans Area. And if a child ever needs their parent, they are right next door for a quick visit. Kids of Excellence will work to accommodate the calendar of your organization to allow parents to maintain a consistent work schedule without worrying about their child.

Just as your organization has expertise in a specific field, Kids of Excellence knows childcare. Our NAEYC Nationally Accredited centers, have over 20 years of proven experience in early childhood operations,  formative  science,  technology,  engineering,  arts,  and  math  curriculum,  as  well  as  parent  relations. Less than 10 percent of all child care centers, preschools, and kindergartens nationally achieve this recognition. In the city of New Orleans, Kids of Excellence is 2 of 7 centers NAEYC accredited and 2 of 26 in the state of Louisiana. Our  two  existing  centers,  serving  over  125  children, have seen success to the point that parent demand has outpaced capacity. The popularity of our program is based on the strong referrals of our current families. We maintain low student to teacher ratios to provide specialized academic, social, and emotional learning experiences for the children in our care. Besides  the  return  on  an  investment  of  a  child’s  education,  many  companies  who  institute  on-site  childcare  services  report  over  a  100%  return  on  investment through the benefit of increased employee productivity and retention(4). Our Executive Director, Kristi Givens, has served as a civic and community leader  in  early  childhood  care  for  20  years.  A  well-rounded  early  childhood  education  is  a  proven  building  block  to  success,  so  we  are  dedicated  to  the  professional development for staff and teachers. In fact, 90% of our teachers and staff hold an accredited degree in Child Development, which requires hundreds of hours of in-class experience prior to graduation. At Kids of Excellence, we provide a positive and rewarding atmosphere for our staff, and we value open communication, empathy, and providing the utmost services.

With the addition of an on-site Kids of Excellence Center, you will not only benefit from productive, focused and happy employees, but you will also foster a pipeline of loyalty in tomorrow’s leaders. We provide a fun, healthy, and diverse environment that fosters the holistic development of the children we serve. Our centers prepare children for the future by developing the skills and understanding they need to succeed in a diverse and changing world. By providing this benefit to your employees, your organization will garner a stronger reputation in your industry and community, a competitive edge in attracting top talent, and loyal staff that appreciates your shared human values.

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