In Nashville, where 37,325 children under 6 have working parents, absenteeism due to childcare issues is a prevalent and pressing concern. A study by Tennesseans for Quality Early Education (TQEE) revealed that Nashville businesses lose approximately $47 million annually due to inadequate child care. This loss manifests in various ways:

Hey there, fellow Nashville parents! Let me tell you about the day that changed my work-life balance forever. Picture this: I’m in the middle of a crucial meeting at work, presenting to a room full of clients. My phone buzzes, and I see it’s the preschool. My heart sinks. I excuse myself, step out, and bam! “Mrs. Johnson, your little one has a fever. You need to come pick them up.” Great.

7:00 AM: Breakfast is served, and by served, I mean a series of negotiations worthy of the UN. Who knew pancakes could be so contentious?

As we embark on a new year, I'm thrilled to share some exciting news for the working parents of Nashville and the surrounding areas. 2024 is poised to be a game-changer for parents with kids in preschool, thanks to the launch of BetterCare. This year, let's shatter the barriers that have held working parents back and pave the way for a brighter, more productive future.

Managing childcare is no small feat, and coordinating schedules, ensuring safety, and making sure all parties are well-informed can sometimes feel like a logistical puzzle. But worry no more! BetterCare is here to make things simpler, easier, and yes, even better! Let's dive into the many benefits and conveniences of BetterCare’s Parent and Caregiver profiles.

Every family is unique and what works for one might not work for another. Take these tips as a starting point and don't be afraid to adapt them to suit your family's needs. Happy parenting!

As a childcare provider for over 20 years in many different childcare settings, tips 1-3 have been some of the most stabilizing and enriching practices in my interactions with young children. Understanding developmental milestones and what is happening in a child’s brain at different stages of growth is tied to tips 1-3, and well worth learning to help alleviate parental anxiety and frustration, and build stronger bonds with children. -Heidi Steinrock, Owner, BetterCare Booking

Parents today face numerous challenges when it comes to balancing their work responsibilities with the care and well-being of their children. In Nashville, Tennessee, this struggle is particularly evident as many Parents find themselves missing work due to their child's illness and the resulting daycare policies enforced by the Department of Human Resources. In this blog post, we will explore the impact of these rules on Nashville Parents and shed light on the need for a more comprehensive approach to childcare.

These challenges, among others, contribute to the difficulties faced by working Parents in Nashville when it comes to finding suitable and reliable childcare options. Thankfully, BetterCare is a problem-specific solution to the challenges of cost, unpredictability, and lack of family. With innovative solutions to last-minute needs, BetterCare is redefining the standards of finding Caregivers.

In the bustling city of Nashville, Parents face a common challenge—the struggle to find reliable childcare. This issue not only affects families but also significantly impacts local businesses. In this article, we will explore how the inability to secure consistent childcare arrangements leads to missed workdays for Parents and financial losses for businesses in Nashville.

With BetterCare's system, parents can easily request and schedule backup care with a simple text. A convenient texting system eliminates the need for online form submissions, phone calls, or posting on a message board and waiting to hear back. This saves Parents valuable time while at work and needing to secure backup coverage. One text and they can secure the Caregiver and tell them to pick up their child from school or head home, and the Caregiver already has all the necessary information to carry out their job thanks to BetterCare’s Parent and Caregiver profiles.

It all begins with an idea.

Here are seven key ways that BetterCare sets itself apart from other backup childcare companies…

As parents, we all want to know that our children are safe, especially during those crucial school-to-home transitions. BetterCare shares this sentiment and has put in place several innovative measures to ensure the smoothest, most secure transitions possible.

Backup childcare aim to offer a temporary solution to ensure parents can meet their work commitments without compromising their children's well-being. However, despite their good intentions, current backup childcare programs often face several challenges, which can create additional stress and concerns for working parents. Here we will discuss some of the key problems with current backup childcare programs.