Located near the east bank of the Twin Cities campus, the University Child Development Center serves children, ages 3 months to pre-kindergarten, of U faculty, staff, and students. As there is a long waiting list, be sure to consider other child care options. Contact the center for an application.

Shirley G. Moore Laboratory Nursery School

The Shirley G. Moore Laboratory Nursery School offers a half-day program for 54 children ages 2 through 5 years old. A limited number of fee subsidies are available for low-income families. Applicants are selected randomly from the waiting list.

Community Child Care Center

The Community Child Care Center in the Commonwealth Terrace Student Family Housing Cooperative near the St. Paul campus, offers flexible scheduling for children ages 16 months to 5 years, from 7:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. Licensed for 35 children, the center offers a sliding fees for students. There is an extensive waiting list.

Como Early Learning Center

Located in the Como Student Community Cooperative, a student family housing complex near the University, the Center offers care for 50 children ages 16 months through 5 years. Applicants are selected from the waiting list.

Temporary Child Care Services

If you are coming to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus for an interview, meeting, to look for housing, or to attend a conference and need temporary child care services, temporary child care options are available.

Youth Activities and Enrichment

Youth Programs and Camps

Youth Central offers a statewide directory of hundreds of K-12 youth programs and camps, ranging from nature and animals to sports, technology, writing, and more. Check back at program offerings throughout the year for updated availability.

In-Home Care and Tutoring with GoldPASS

University faculty and staff can advertise open position(s) for home care using GoldPASS powered by Handshake, which allows users to create a listing at no cost which will advertise directly to U of M students and alumni. When creating a listing, be sure to include qualifications, responsibilities (including driving, if applicable), hours, and pay.

Handshake is the vendor the U of M uses to provide students and employers with GoldPASS. The university allows private households to post opportunities such as Nanny, PCA, NA, and other medical care positions. To post on Handshake with the U of M as a Private Household, follow the steps in this ‘How to Post Personal Babysitter Household or Caretaker Jobs’ Handshake article.

To ensure you attract candidates, include as much information as possible in your postings. Here are some recommendations:

At least 3 Qualifications
3 - 5 Responsibilities, be as detailed as possible
Hours to be worked

(i.e 4hr, 10am -2pm or if schedule is flexible in a certain time frame like 4hrs between 8am and 4pm)

Whether or not they will need a drivers licence or vehicle

If not, provide bus lines that are near your home

Steps you commit to take to provide the safest work environment possible for the selected candidate. This can be a big area of concern for job seekers. Steps can include

disinfecting surfaces prior to each shift
opening windows before and during shift, or as requested by the candidate
wearing/providing PPE in your home.

Learn more about creating a GoldPASS listing.

Paying for Child Care

Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account

The University of Minnesota offers a Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account for all University employees who are eligible for benefits. Through this program, faculty and staff can set aside a maximum of $5,000 per household in a pre-tax account to pay eligible out-of-pocket dependent day care expenses.

More about Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account

Additional Resources

County-specific Child Care Licensing Requirements