St. Petersburg officials continue searching for solutions to help offset soaring childcare costs for city employees.
A recent internal survey garnered 483 responses. “Critical” personnel and first responders expressed the greatest need for a “back-up” care program.
The city has already explored establishing an in-house daycare program or offering an employee subsidy similar to St. Petersburg’s rental assistance program. However, those initiatives are cost-prohibitive, and a July 24 committee discussion focused on how to support staff who respond to emergencies…