Working Parents & Secure Childcare Incentive Act
Help working parents stay close to their kids. This law gives employers tax credits up to $4,000 per child when they provide childcare at or near work. Parents can visit their kids during breaks and respond to emergencies. Paid for by limiting tax deductions for CEO pay — no cost to taxpayers. Small businesses get priority. 10-year sunset.
🎯 What This Act Does
Tax credits for employers who help working parents with childcare
Tax Credits for Employers
Employers get up to $4,000 per child per year when they provide childcare. The closer the childcare to work, the bigger the credit. Up to $500,000 per employer.
Closer is Better
Onsite childcare gets the biggest credit. Walking distance gets the next. Driving distance still qualifies. Parents stay close to their kids all day.
Parents Can Visit
Employers must let parents visit kids during lunch and breaks. Parents can leave work immediately for emergencies. No punishment for being a good parent.
Paid for by CEO Pay Limits
Companies can only deduct $500,000 of executive pay (down from $1 million). This pays for the childcare credits. No cost to regular taxpayers.
💵 Employer Tax Credits by Tier
The closer childcare is to work, the bigger the tax credit
Tier 1: Onsite Childcare
Childcare in the same building or campus as work. Parents can walk there without a car. Maximum credit for maximum proximity.
Tier 2: Walking Distance
Childcare within half a mile of work. Safe walking route on sidewalks. Parents can walk over during breaks.
Tier 3: Short Drive
Childcare within 5 miles of work by road. Quick drive to respond to emergencies. Still close enough to check in.
👨👩👧 Parental Access Requirements
To qualify for the credit, employers must protect parents' rights
Visit During Breaks
Employers must let parents visit their children at the childcare facility during lunch and other approved breaks. Stay connected all day.
Emergency Response
Parents can leave work immediately to respond to medical or behavioral emergencies at childcare. No punishment for being there for your child.
Safe & Secure Facilities
All facilities must have controlled access, background-checked staff, and meet state and local safety codes. Your kids are protected.
🏢 Benefits for Employers
Good for workers, good for business
Up to $500,000 Credit
Each employer can claim up to $500,000 in childcare tax credits per year. Real money back for helping employees.
Employer Consortiums
Small businesses can team up to share a childcare facility. Split the costs, share the credits. Works for everyone.
Better Retention
Nearby childcare improves employee retention by up to 60%. Less turnover, less training, more productivity.
Small Business Priority
25% of all credits reserved for businesses with fewer than 500 employees. Small businesses get first access.
👷 Who This Helps
Working parents across every industry
👨👩👧 Working Parents
Childcare at or near your workplace. Visit your kids during breaks. Respond to emergencies immediately. Less stress, more peace of mind. Stay in the workforce without sacrificing family.
Parental Access👩 Working Mothers
Lack of childcare keeps $57 billion worth of skilled parents (especially mothers) out of the workforce. This law removes that barrier. Your career doesn't have to stop for your kids.
$57B Workforce GapNurses, doctors, first responders, teachers — jobs that can't work from home. Childcare near your workplace means you can do your essential job while your kids are close and safe.
Essential WorkersFactory workers, office workers, retail workers, farm workers — every working parent with kids under 13 benefits when their employer provides childcare. More parents can work.
Every Sector