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New Child Care Benefits

Coming February 2025, SMART will be offering new Child Care Benefits through TOOTRiS, a platform and concierge service that helps you quickly find, schedule, enroll, and pay for care to fit the needs of your family.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: 

Available to members in good standing with children between the ages of 0-12. Locals will need to participate in order for their members to be eligible.

Note: The benefit doesn't cover the cost of Child Care but gives members PREMIUM access to the most affordable options.

Keep an eye out for an email coming soon from your Local with details on how to claim your benefit! 

For questions call (866) 943-5449 or email smartunion@tootris.com


New Child Care Benefit Launches in February 2025!

More information will be provided on how to access your Child Care Benefits upon launch. 



Simply by using your computer or mobile phone, TOOTRiS allows you to quickly find and vet Child Care programs online, schedule tours, see availability, and enroll your children all in REAL-TIME – without having to waste time and money with long waitlists.

TOOTRiS also helps you save money on Child Care, making your paycheck go further, in several ways:

  • Select from the most choices in providers to fit your family needs and budget
  • Options to only pay for the hours you need
  • Help finding financial assistance for those that need it
See Real-Time Availability
By accessing TOOTRiS, parents will be able to instantly see availability in real-time and up to 12-months in advance. 
State Licensed and Safe Environments
We're committed to ensuring your child is in safe care with nurturing & licensed providers.
Personal Concierge Support
Our team of Family Support Specialists provides 1-0n-1 assistance with your Child Care search.
Options to Fit Your Family Needs
Choose from care options for infants, toddlers, and school-aged children including full-time, part-time, after-school, summer camps, learning centers, and backup care.
Quickly Find and Compare Care
Look for care near your home or work and use filters to find and compare Child Care providers that fit your needs, schedule, and budgetary requirements.
Easily Connect and Get Updates
Securely chat with providers, go on virtual tours, and exchange important updates and information about your child.

With TOOTRiS Child Care Benefits, parents and guardians now have access to the nation’s largest, most comprehensive network of licensed Child Care providers to meet your family needs, schedules, and budget.

My husband and I felt so stressed about finding affordable Child Care and have been looking for options forever! We are so relieved to have found quality care with TOOTRiS!

Veronica Y. - Mother
Click here to refer your provider!

Already have Child Care? Get started with your benefit by referring your current provider!