These additional resources are available to families seeking child care. 

In-your-home child care resources for current U-M affiliates 

• Active and eligible faculty and staff: backup child and adult care, and access to other resources including Sittercity.com
• Currently enrolled and registered students: Kids Kare at Home occasional backup child care
• 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 ongoing child care (nannies) and backup child care (Ann Arbor office)
• Jovie Nannies + Sitters (Ann Arbor area, Canton, and Northville offices)
• Sittercity.com (posting site)
• Care.com (posting site)
• Cultural Care Au Pair, Au Pair in America, EurAuPair (au pair agencies)

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 2025 Summer Camps and Activities guide (also in the March 2025 issue, pages 41-53)
• 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, as space is often limited. Learn about Ann Arbor Public Schools programs. 
• State of Michigan Great Start database for licensed child care programs that may offer before/after and days-off child care 

Community early childhood education options 

• 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 
• Guidelines for Child Care Operations During COVID-19
• 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 to connect with neighbors for potential support)

Disclaimer

Child and Family Care (formerly Work-Life) 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.