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.
Summer camps and summer child care
- Search the U-M Center for Educational Outreach Youth Hub summer programs for preschool children up to youth in the upper grades.
- Explore the State of Michigan Camp Search database for child camps throughout all of Michigan, including day and residential camps.
- Learn about summer camps, some with extended-care hours, offered by Ann Arbor Rec and Ed and also Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation (see pages 5-10, or their site).
- See the Ann Arbor Observer Summer Camps and Activities guide, Activities for Kids list, and the May 2019 print issue (see pages 55-61).
- Search the State of Michigan Great Start database for licensed child care centers and homes throughout all of Michigan that may offer summer care and activities for school-age children.
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.
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, particularly for children under the age of five years, may not be possible due to liability issues, child care licensing rules, and Children on Campus policy requirements. However, there are other ways that you may be able to offer some child care support to your guests.
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.