PENNSYLVANIA’S CHILDCARE INTERMEDIARY
CHILDCARE AS A
STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE
Pennsylvania's childcare system is in crisis. Families face rising costs and limited availability, employers struggle with retention and absenteeism, and providers operate on razor-thin margins.
Care Connect Partners offers a turnkey, market-driven solution that benefits every stakeholder: employers, families, and providers alike.
OUR MISSION
Connecting employers, providers, and communities in ways that make high-quality childcare accessible, affordable, and sustainable for everyone — especially the next generation.
THE CHALLENGE
$6.65B
Lost in Pennsylvania each year in productivity, earnings, and tax revenue
The childcare shortage is not one group's problem. It is a shared cost carried by families, employers, and providers at the same time.
$12-15K
Spent per child per year by families — far above affordability benchmarks
3,000+
Unfilled childcare positions statewide, driving closed classrooms and waitlists
Every Employer
Feels it as absenteeism, turnover, and recruitment difficulty
EXPLORE THE MODEL
ONE CONNECTION POINT,
FIVE BENEFICIARIES
Click a dot in the logo to see who it connects, and what our model can do for them
Pooling Employer Demand
We aggregate childcare needs across employers of all sizes, enabling:
- Greater purchasing power
- Access to high-quality providers
- Cost-sharing opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses
Partnering with Licensed Providers
We work exclusively with DHS-licensed childcare centers and family group homes to:
- Fill open slots quickly and predictably
- Reduce marketing costs for providers
- Improve revenue stability
Managing Enrollment and Slot Reservations
Employers and employees gain access to real-time availability across our provider network. We handle:
- Slot reservations
- Enrollment coordination
- Documentation collection
- Payment management
Optimizing Tax Credits
Our platform ensures employers and families maximize available incentives:
- Federal 45F Credit (40–50%)
- Pennsylvania Employer Child Care Contribution Credit (30%)
- Federal CDCTC for families
- Pennsylvania’s 100% CDCTC match
All documentation—including IRS Form 8882 and Pennsylvania state forms—is prepared and reviewed by expert CPAs.
See the tax credit breakdown →Ensuring Compliance and Simplicity
We manage every detail to ensure:
- Proper allocation of employer contributions
- Avoidance of double-dipping between credits
- Compliance with DHS regulations
- Smooth coordination between employers, families, and providers
A ONCE-IN-A-GENERATION OPPORTUNITY
Together, these incentives can subsidize 70–80% of an employer's investment in employee childcare.
Recent federal and state incentives make employer-supported childcare affordable for the first time.
Federal 45F Credit
40–50% credit on qualified childcare expenditures
PA Employer Child Care Contribution Credit
30% state credit on employer contributions
Family Relief
Federal CDCTC plus Pennsylvania’s 100% match
OUR TURNKEY SOLUTION
Pool Demand and Supply
We aggregate employer demand and provider capacity to increase access and affordability.
Prepare Tax Documentation
We prepare the documentation your CPA needs to claim every available credit.
Care Connect Partners is Pennsylvania's first fully operational childcare intermediary. We simplify the process for employers, families, and providers.
Partner With Licensed Providers
We work with DHS-licensed providers to expand available childcare in your community.
Ensure Compliance
We keep every arrangement aligned with federal and state regulations.
Manage Slots and Enrollment
We handle reservations, payments, and hands-on support for enrolling employees.
No facility to build. No program to run. No administration to absorb.
WHO BENEFITS
PROVIDERS
More predictable revenue
No-cost marketing and faster enrollment
Support for expansion and facility development
Room to grow wages for frontline educators
FAMILIES
Dramatically reduced out-of-pocket childcare costs
Access to high-quality, licensed providers
Support navigating federal and state tax credits
A path back to full participation at work
EMPLOYERS
Near cost-neutral childcare benefits
Improved recruitment, retention, and productivity
Pooled purchasing for small and mid-sized businesses
Minimal administrative burden
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Serve your community and enhance recruitment
Generate sustainable revenue
Improve care and strengthen engagement
No cost for turnkey support
WHY CARE CONNECT PARTNERS?
Founded by Ryan Fisher and Michael May, Care Connect Partners combines deep childcare operational experience with financial and strategic expertise. Recognized by the Early Learning Investment Commission, we are the first-mover in Pennsylvania offering a comprehensive, turnkey childcare intermediary platform.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
If you’re an employer, provider, or nonprofit ready to strengthen your workforce and support Pennsylvania families, we’re here to help.
Together, we can build a stronger workforce and a brighter future for Pennsylvania families.
