KinderCare offers free day of care for military families
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – KinderCare Learning Centers is offering a free day of care for military families in honor of National Month of the Military Child.
Families of any branch can redeem the free day between April 15 and May 16.
'We're proud to support and show our gratitude towards the families who serve our country through our free day for military families,' said Dr. Marquita Davis, Chief Academic Officer for KinderCare. 'The nuances of the military lifestyle impact families as much as individuals serving. Military families face unique challenges when seeking reliable and consistent child care amidst frequent relocations and transitions.'
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KinderCare and Child Care Aware of America have a partnership that offers active duty families child care tuition assistance. Being a national company means military families can easily switch between centers as they relocate.
There is also a subsidy program for active-duty members of the Coast Guard; National Park Services; Customs and Border Protection; and General Services Administration employees who are not near on-base care.
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'Access to affordable off-base childcare for military families with young children is critical,' said Francisco Jamison, Vice President of Military Programs and Executive Director of Respite Care of America. 'Child Care Aware of America knows that child care is a mission readiness factor and a force multiplier.'
To find KinderCare centers in the Miami Valley or to sign up for the free day, click here.
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