TJ Tollakson has experienced the challenges associated with child care from two perspectives — as a parent and as an employer who owns Dimond Bikes, a Des Moines maker of high-end triathlon bikes.
As a parent of three children who are now past day care age, Tollakson said providing that care was the No. 1 expense in his household when they were younger
“The cost is one thing for a lot of families that makes it really difficult, and so employers are contending with that on a regular basis, right?" he said. "You're always having to deal with making sure that an employee feels that the value is there for them to go to work instead of not going to work and staying home with the kids."