WEBVTT 1 00:00:00.116 --> 00:00:01.350 (bright music) 2 00:00:01.350 --> 00:00:05.190 Hi, I'm Teresa Waters, an executive recruiter for WellStar 3 00:00:05.190 --> 00:00:08.730 a wife and a mom of two incredibly precious girls. 4 00:00:08.730 --> 00:00:11.790 For over four years, my family has been enrolled 5 00:00:11.790 --> 00:00:14.910 in the onsite childcare center on Kenneth Stone's campus, 6 00:00:14.910 --> 00:00:16.200 the Learning Academy. 7 00:00:16.200 --> 00:00:18.240 What I love most about the Learning Academy 8 00:00:18.240 --> 00:00:21.060 is having the peace of mind that while I'm at work, 9 00:00:21.060 --> 00:00:24.960 my girls are learning, having fun and most importantly, 10 00:00:24.960 --> 00:00:26.640 being loved and cared for. 11 00:00:26.640 --> 00:00:28.770 Throughout the day, I can easily check the app 12 00:00:28.770 --> 00:00:31.950 to see how their day is going and what they learn that day. 13 00:00:31.950 --> 00:00:35.220 They have amazing activities like sign language, 14 00:00:35.220 --> 00:00:39.120 Spanish, yoga, and climbing the rock wall. 15 00:00:39.120 --> 00:00:41.130 We also have the opportunity to communicate 16 00:00:41.130 --> 00:00:43.680 with the teachers and staff on a regular basis 17 00:00:43.680 --> 00:00:46.500 on everything from new books my kids love 18 00:00:46.500 --> 00:00:49.380 to learn skills we should reinforce at home. 19 00:00:49.380 --> 00:00:51.930 They're truly like family to us. 20 00:00:51.930 --> 00:00:54.390 They also offer extended hours, 21 00:00:54.390 --> 00:00:58.140 which is very helpful when early and late meetings come up. 22 00:00:58.140 --> 00:00:59.760 Being able to have that flexibility 23 00:00:59.760 --> 00:01:03.480 at no additional cost is great for working parents. 24 00:01:03.480 --> 00:01:06.930 Wellstar offers onsite childcare at three of our hospitals 25 00:01:06.930 --> 00:01:09.780 that are open year round: Monday through Friday. 26 00:01:09.780 --> 00:01:12.360 Knowing my girls are getting such quality care 27 00:01:12.360 --> 00:01:14.610 allows me to focus on my job 28 00:01:14.610 --> 00:01:17.010 and enjoy being a working parent. 29 00:01:17.010 --> 00:01:20.040 Check out how this benefit can help empower you 30 00:01:20.040 --> 00:01:22.082 as a working parent here at WellStar. 31 00:01:22.082 --> 00:01:24.665 (bright music)