With over 13,000 employees, Maricopa County officials recognized that limited access to reliable, affordable child care remains one of the greatest barriers to recruiting and retaining employees. As a result, county leadership prioritized reusing existing space to open an on-site child care facility and offering child care discounts for county employees. This investment strengthens their workforce retention by helping employees stay, grow and succeed.
What they did
Through creative reuse of existing space, Maricopa County Kids Club opened in 2025 and is built to serve up to 150 children. County employees have access to additional child care benefits.
The results
- On-Site Child Care
For families with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. - Discounted Child Care Rates
50% off tuition at the Maricopa County Kids Club
30% discount at KinderCare Learning Centers - Extended Child Care Hours
Center hours are Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. - Flexible Spending
Access to up to $7,500 of pre-tax dollars through Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
“This unique resource is just one of the many benefits the county offers to attract and retain a qualified workforce in the long term.” – Maricopa County Manager Jen Pokorski
Investing in early childhood education benefits everyone.
- Families can work knowing their children are in safe, high-quality care.
- Children gain the skills they need to succeed in school and beyond.
- Businesses and communities thrive with a stronger workforce and a more resilient economy.
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