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Gifts, lights and... tissues? If you have children in your household, you know that the holiday season often coincides with cold and flu season in the Northern Hemisphere. Luckily, Northrop Grumman’s Back-up Care Advantage, administered through Bright Horizons, provides a safety net on days when regular care arrangements fall through and you can’t take the day off. By offering up to 10 unplanned/emergency back-up childcare sessions per year at a nominal fee, you can prioritize your family and your work.
Principal Employee Communications Representative Karla Pineda relied on this benefit when her son, Diego, was too sick to go to daycare. “My son has caught colds during the holiday seasons, preventing him from going to his regular daycare,” she said. “Counting on Bright Horizons has truly been a lifesaver.”
Shortly after learning about the resource, Karla signed up on the Bright Horizons website. The process was quick and easy, taking only a few minutes. “I’ve used Bright Horizons a few times during the holidays, and I’ve felt a great sense of relief knowing that my son was being well-taken care of while I worked,” Karla said.
If you want to stay close by in case of an emergency, Bright Horizons provides back-up care at your home, in addition to their high-quality childcare centers. “I have been telling anyone I know who works at Northrop Grumman and has babies, toddlers or pre-school kids to use this benefit,” Karla said.
Diego, now four years old, is exceptionally curious, energetic and outgoing. “It’s been so comforting to step out of my home office and see him laughing, smiling and playing with race cars alongside his Bright Horizons caregiver,” Karla said.
Karla attests that every childcare provider that has cared for Diego through Bright Horizons has been professional, warm and attentive. “The Bright Horizons benefit is a unique aspect of Northrop Grumman’s Total Rewards program, and one that truly supports families like mine,” she said. “Knowing I can count on back-up care for my son allows me to maintain a healthy work/life balance.”
To learn more about the Back-Up Care Advantage, visit the Bright Horizons website.