These additional resources are available to families seeking child care. Child and Family Care does not endorse or represent any resources listed as recommended by the University of Michigan.
In-your-home child care resources for current U-M affiliates
- Benefits-eligible U-M faculty and staff, and registered and enrolled U-M students: backup child care in your home or in a participating center, and other resources including the Sittercity posting site
- All current U-M affiliates: Family Helpers Posting Board to hire primarily U-M Ann Arbor students
In-your-home child care resources available to the public
- Kennedy Care-Safe at Home nanny services
- Jovie Nannies + Sitters
- Motor City Sitters
- Sittercity (posting site)
- Care.com (posting site)
- Cultural Care Au Pair, Au Pair in America, EurAuPair
Summer camps and summer child care search resources
- State of Michigan Great Start database of licensed child care programs that may offer summer care for school-age children
- State of Michigan Camp Search database for child camps throughout Michigan, including day and residential camps
- U-M Center for Educational Outreach Youth Hub listings of summer programs
- U-M KidSport summer camps, U-M Museum of Natural History summer camps, and U-M Camp Kelsey
- Summer camps offered by Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation and Ann Arbor Rec and Ed
- Ann Arbor Observer 2026 Summer Camps and Activities guide
- Campwing listings near U-M
- Metro Parent Camps listings
- Kidsoutandabout.com listings
School-age child care
- Some elementary schools offer on-site care for their students during the school year -- inquire with your child's school or district as soon as possible. Space is often limited. Join the waitlist if applicable, since space may open up! Learn about Ann Arbor Public Schools programs.
- State of Michigan Great Start database -- search for licensed child care programs that may offer before/after school and days-off child care.
Community early childhood education options
- Michigan's Free PreK for All Programs
- Ann Arbor Public Schools
- Ypsilanti Community Schools
- Washtenaw County
Other resources
- Child Care Aware
- How to Choose Child Care
- Resources for U-M student parents and caregivers (CEW+)
- Adults and Children with Disabilities Resources
- U-M Mcard Discounts
- Child Care Network COVID-19 resources
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
- National Association for Family Child Care
- Ann Arbor Family
- Nextdoor.com (posting site by neighborhood or larger area)
Disclaimer
Child and Family Care does not endorse or represent any resources listed as recommended by the University of Michigan. It offers child care resource information only. Information is subject to change. All users are encouraged to review and comply with applicable State of Michigan Child Care Licensing Rules and any other applicable law and regulations. Neither the U-M nor its subcontractors warrant any information concerning any child care provider, nor do they inspect, investigate, endorse, recommend, or choose any particular provider. The inclusion of any care provider’s name does not constitute endorsement or certification by the U-M, CFC or its subcontractors as to their qualifications to provide child care, the rates charged for services or any other aspect of individual program’s quality of care. Any complaints and problems should be directed to the caregiver or, if applicable, the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Child Care Licensing.