In the intervening years, the question of whether corporations should be in the child care business has been answered. Employers no longer question whether providing child care support for employees is a good idea; the key question now is whether they can afford it. This article reports that research for the employer child care status report finds…

This eighth annual status report analyzes work-site child care trends. Trends indicate demand for employer child care continues to increase, is spreading to a broader array of companies, and companies are exploring more options. The report also details recent legislation--the Child Care Infrastructure Act--and corporate child care gains. (SD)

Throughout the 90s, employer-supported child care has experienced the most growth in the child care arena. This article highlights the top child care organizations, including Bright Horizons, CorporateFamily Solutions, Children's Discovery Centers, and others. Employers providing care include private companies, government agencies, hospitals, and…

Reports that for-profit child care centers were successful in 2000 but had few mergers and sales. Presents organizational news concerning the future directions chosen by 18 national for-profit chains. Lists the top 40 child care organizations in North America. (DLH)

This article presents an interview with the chief executive officer of the Knowledge Learning Corporation, Mr. Thomas Heymann. Recently, KLC has acquired two of the largest learning centers organizations: the KinderCare Learning Centers and the Children's World Learning Centers. As a result of these mergers KLC is now the largest for profit child…

This seventh annual status report on worksite child care includes information on the fastest growing corporate child care companies, national chains, and independent centers. Data on what the future holds for the corporate climate and national political scene is included. (SD)