This service is available to active, benefits-eligible faculty and staff. Please see the eligibility information near the end of this page.
When you have the right support, everything else falls into place. The University of Michigan now partners with Bright Horizons® to provide low-cost backup care and access to more resources to help you take care of those who matter most while you fulfill your obligations to U-M.
Sign Up Now So You're Good to Go!
Register now so you can access backup care quickly if you ever need it. You can also review the additional supports offered by Sittercity® (similar to the service provided through Care.com). Take some time to explore all of the available services and support for your work and family life.
- Visit clients.brighthorizons.com/umich and click “Join Today”
- Enter your uniqname (your U-M login ID) and continue to receive a confirmation email.
- Follow the prompts in the confirmation email to continue registering.
- Create a personalized username and password for future access to the MyBright Horizons website. Always use this U-M specific link to access services: clients.brighthorizons.com/umich.
- Call the Bright Horizons toll-free number at 877-BH-CARES (242-2737) if you need assistance, or to register by phone. Care consultants are available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.
Find Support: Bright Horizons Back-Up Care
When your regular caregiver is sick, school is closed, your aging relative needs help, or any time your regular care arrangements fall through, we've got your back. Book backup care to fill the gap so you don’t have to miss a day of work.
- Access up to 15 days of backup care per employee, per year (up to 10 hours per day).
- U-M subsidized backup care has affordable copays of $15/child/day or $25/family/day (in a participating child care center) and $8/hour (in your home).
- Reserve child care in a center or in your home.
- Request support for yourself or your adult and elder relatives in your home or theirs.
- Make last-minute reservations or plan for care up to 90 days in advance.
Explore More: Sittercity and Enhanced Family Supports
Access a variety of family care resources and education support offerings — with exclusive savings and discounts.
Note: The following resources are self-sourced (you search the site and choose a care provider) and self-funded (all costs are paid by you), and backup care credits cannot be applied.
- Receive free premium membership to Sittercity to find babysitters, housekeepers, and more.
- Get preferred enrollment and waived registration fees at most Bright Horizons child care centers.
- Browse additional options from Bright Horizon companies and partners.
Disclaimer
Child and Family Care does not endorse or represent any resources listed as recommended by the University of Michigan.