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Child care at UW – Human Resources

Child care at UW

Securing convenient, affordable and reliable child care is a top priority for most parents. Finding child care in the Puget Sound region can be particularly difficult and the University is working hard to increase supports for employee caregivers.

These frequently asked questions provide an overview of resources UW Human Resources coordinates to help meet your child care needs. They include links to additional information about accessing UW’s caregiving programs and services.

What can expectant parents do about child care?
If you are an expectant parent or soon hope to be one, we strongly encourage you to start exploring child care centers now. Yes, even before your baby arrives! The waiting period for infant spaces (generally defined as 12 weeks to 18 months old) can average two to three years. You are reading that correctly: Your child may no longer be an infant by the time there is an infant space available at the center of your choice. You can apply for child care at UW’s on-site children’s centers and through our off-site partners before your child arrives by entering your expected due date/arrival date on the application.

Is on-site child care available at the University of Washington?
The UW has six on-site centers (one at Harborview Medical Center, one at UW Medical Center – Northwest and four on the Seattle campus) providing space for approximately 475 children of UW employees and students. Our on-site child care centers manage requests through a wait pool that has more than 900 children waiting for a space to become available.

Is there help for finding off-site and at-home child care?
Finding child care takes time, whether you are looking for a child care center or an in-home caregiver. UW employees and students receive priority enrollment access to Bright Horizons nationwide and select KinderCare centers in the Seattle area. Husky caregivers also have a free basic membership to Sittercity and receive discounts from local nanny services.

Learn more about off-site or in-home child care.

What financial assistance is available?
UW employees and students receive tuition discounts for off-site care at KinderCare Learning Centers, KinderCare Champions Before-School and After-School Programs and at centers in Bright Horizons’ partner network (not at Bright Horizons centers, however). You are also eligible for discounted nanny services for in-home care. Learn more about tuition and nanny discounts on the off-site and in-home child care webpage.

The dependent care assistance program (DCAP) helps you pay for child care and elder care by allowing you to set aside a portion of your salary for eligible expenses. The money you set aside isn’t taxed, so you save money on eligible expenses for services like preschool, day care, nanny fees, care for a person who is disabled, and other similar services. Learn more on UW’s DCAP website.

Student parents may also be eligible for financial assistance through the student Child Care Assistance Program.

How can I keep informed about child care and parenting resources?
UWHR Work-Life created the [email protected] listserv to make it easier to communicate with UW employee and student parents. This a moderated list and can be used to share UW resources and programs. Subscribers can send messages to be shared with the group but please note that only businesses that have formal agreements with the University can be promoted through the listserv.

Subscribe to [email protected] (NetID required).

Child Care Resources for UCLA Faculty, Staff, and Students

UCLA is committed to supporting our staff and their families. The information provided on this page is believed to be accurate; however, UCLA makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information. Links from this site are not under the control of UCLA and UCLA is not responsible for their content.

UCLA-Affiliated Child Care Resources

Bright Horizons at UCLA Westwood Child Care Center is  excited to welcome families to the center! We look forward to providing reliable child care and early education programs you can feel great about, with enhanced health and safety protocols that keep children, staff, and families safe. Now enrolling with limited availability!  Learn More Today! Visit the Bright Horizons at UCLA Westwood website and see their Virtual Tour and Healthy and Safe Webinar flyers.

Infant Development Program (IDP): The Infant Development Program is a teaching and research facility for the Department that accommodates both cross-sectional and longitudinal investigation of infants, toddlers, their parents and caregivers. All spaces are currently filled. For more information please visit the IDP website.

University Parents Nursery School (UPNS): The University Parents Nursery School is a cooperative school that cares for the children (aged 2-5) of UCLA students, staff and faculty. As a cooperative school, UPNS is run by its members, who contribute to the smooth operation of the school. Call (310) 397-2735 for more information or visit the UPNS website. Please see the UPNS Program Guidelines Chart for reopening information.

Additional Child Care and Resources in the Community

Child Care Centers in the Community

• Leo Baeck Temple Early Childhood Center is a boutique early childhood program for families with children from birth through six years of age. For more information, visit leobaecktemple.org or email [email protected].
• Maple Tree Academy is a RIE, Reggio and Soka inspired child care center serving children from the age of 3 months through 5.5 years.
• WeeCare: WeeCare is a network of daycare and child care programs in Los Angeles, CA and across the United States.

Child Care Referral Services

• Carina Care: A referral registry that partners with working families to provide quality, licensed child care during and after the Covid-19 crisis. Local space availability is updated regularly to quickly assist families seeking providers.
• Child Care Alliance Los Angeles (CCALA): CCALA is a partnership of ten Resource and Referral and Alternative Payment agencies in Los Angeles County that deliver services to thousands of families and child care providers.
• Connections for Children: A child care resource and referral agency for West Los Angeles and South Bay
• Call (888) 92-CHILD: A resource and referral agency for your zip code. Available in both Spanish and English.
• NannyPoppinz: A full service referral agency, including sick child care. National Call Center 1-877-262-6694. Operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including holidays. Free registration in advance recommended.
• Sittercity: An online meeting venue for families to connect with sitters in their areas. They enable families to easily identify a match by using their tools to request a babysitter, field applicants, and move forward with their interview process.

Enrichment

• UCLA Recreation Youth Programs: Find programs such as summer camps and swimming lessons to keep your child engaged.

Additional Resources

• Los Angeles County COVID-19 DPSS Resources: Please follow the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) on Facebook @LACoDPSS, Twitter @LACo_DPSS and Instagram @laco_dpss for the latest updates.
• Los Angeles County COVID-19 Let’s Feed L.A: Connecting our most vulnerable communities with meal and voucher programs
• Los Angeles County Office of Education COVID-19: Resources for families, teachers, and essential workers relating to COVID-19

Tools

• Maven Clinic Tool: Should I keep my children home or send them to child care? This decision-making tool is an interactive site designed to walk you through through the process.
• SCAAPD: A UCLA School of Dentistry pediatric student-run dentistry club. SCAAPD offers virtual oral hygiene instruction for children via Zoom. Topics include brushing teeth, flossing and the effect of diet on oral health. Complete a sign-up form to schedule an appointment . For more information contact [email protected]

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