Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026 | 1pm CT / 2pm ET
30 minutes (plus bonus 15 for live Q&A
Join us for an introduction to our landmark report, The Child Care Advantage, and explore the six approaches that Tennessee employers are taking to solve child care challenges.
The session is led by Cay Hayes, TQEE's VP of Employer Solutions and expert in employer-provided child care. She provides an overview of the report, focusing on the six approaches from navigation platforms to onsite child care, with examples of Tennessee employers deploying each.
The format is a 25-minute presentation with slides and 5 minutes where she answers questions submitted online during the session.
Cay will remain online for live Q&A for 15 minutes following the webinar.
Want to get a headstart? Download the executive brief and the full report at this link.
HR folks! Earn .5 SHRM PDCs when attending this webinar. Tennesseans for Quality Early Education (TQEE) is recognized by SHRM to offer professional development credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.
This event is part of The Child Care Advantage webinar series. The full series includes:
Foundations (3 sessions)
- The Child Care Advantage. An overview of the landmark report, with six approaches Tennessee employers are taking to solve employee child care challenges.
- Know Before You Invest. How to assess employee demand for child care.
- Financial Support for Child Care. A guide for Tennessee employers on public tools that can stretch their child care investments.
Focus Sessions (6 sessions, one dedicated to each of the six approaches in The Child Care Advantage report)
- Navigation Platforms. Help employees find care that fits their needs.
- Back-Up and Emergency Care. Provide options when regular care falls through.
- Guaranteed or Priority Seats. Partner with existing providers to secure access.
- Shared or Consortium Center. Partner with other employers to create capacity.
- Individual Employer Center. Offer dedicated care at or near the workplace.
- Tuition Assistance. Help employees afford the care they choose.
"45F" Office Hours: Live Q&A with tax advisors from LBMC on the federal 45F tax credit for employer-provided child care.