An Employer Child Care Survey to Inform Solutions to Virginia's Labor Shortage

In light of Virginia’s ongoing labor shortage, the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation, the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, and the Virginia Chamber of Commerce are conducting a brief survey to better understand how child care availability impacts employers across the state.

We invite you to take a short survey focused on: 

The effects of child care challenges on workforce recruitment, retention, and productivity

Employer strategies to support access to child care for working families

Your input will directly inform policy recommendations aimed at strengthening Virginia’s child care system, helping to address the labor shortage and ensure our state remains one of the best places in the nation to do business.

To complete the survey, please click here: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8406301/An-Virginia-Employer-Child-Care-Survey-to-Inform-Solutions

We encourage you to complete the survey as soon as possible. Responses will be accepted through August 20th, 2025.

Questions? Contact Dr. Melissa Dahlin – MelissaD@PolicyEquity.com

 Thank you for your time and for helping to keep Virginia as a Top State for Business.