These additional, public resources are available to families seeking child care. The Work-Life Resource Center does not endorse or represent any resources listed as recommended by the University of Michigan.
In-your-home child care
To search community caregiver online profiles (Care.com and Sittercity) or to secure a child care provider, nanny, or au pair with the help of an agency (access or placement fees may apply):
- Care.com
- Sittercity
- Kennedy Care-Safe at Home Private Care Program (Ann Arbor office)
- College Nannies, Sitters, and Tutors (Ann Arbor office)
- Cultural Care Au Pair
- Au Pair in America
- EurAupair
School-age before and after care
Most elementary schools offer before and after school child care for their students -- inquire at your child's school. For Ann Arbor Public Schools, visit this site or call (734) 994-2300.
Summer camps and summer child care
- Explore the Michigan Outreach list of summer programs for children and youth though the upper grades.
- See Camp Search for licensed camps throughout Michigan, including day and residential camps.
- Search the Great Start database for licensed child care centers and homes that may offer summer care and activities for school-age children.
- Browse the Ann Arbor Observer 2018 Summer Camp Guide (information also in the March and April issues of the Ann Arbor Observer magazine) and Activities for Kids.
- Learn about Ann Arbor Rec and Ed Summer Camps.
- Camp Go Blue is for children who have completed grades K-5 (full day, with before and after care available) -- this camp is now full for summer 2018.
Child and teen transportation service
Kids Kruiser is a transportation service for children and teens ages 5 and up in the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti area.
Child care resources for campus events and guests
If your department or organization is hosting an event or a special guest, and you wish to assist with child care, please call (734) 763-9379 to discuss. Providing on-site child care is generally not feasible due to licensing rules and liability issues, but there are other ways that you may be able to help.
Other resources
National Association for the Education of Young Children
National Association for Family Child Care
Disclaimer
The U-M Work-Life Resource Center does not endorse or represent any resources listed as recommended by the University of Michigan.The Work-Life Resource Center offers child care resource information only. Information is subject to change. 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, WLRC 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 and/or the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.