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Are you a student looking for child care? The Student Parent Support Center can assist you with your childcare needs.

STUDENT PARENT SUPPORT CENTER

The University of Utah offers both full-time and part-time childcare programs for children ranging from infants to six years old. These programs are available to students, staff, faculty, and the wider community. All programs are designed to provide high-quality care, supervision, and education.

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BioKids Program

BioKids is an early childhood program accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). It operates as a parent cooperative, giving priority enrollment to siblings of current students, as well as those from the School of Biological Sciences and the College of Science, and University of Utah employees.

UKids Child Care Programs

The Student Parent Support Center manages the NAEYC-accredited UKids Child Care Programs for students, faculty, and staff on campus.

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Tanner Dance Programs

Tanner Dance is a renowned leader in dance and arts education. They offer two creative preschool programs for staff, faculty, students, and the broader community:

Child Care Tools and Resources


Use these tools, guides, and checklists to help choose the best child care for your family.

Look, Listen and Ask: Choosing Quality Care Tip Sheets
Use these to identify key quality features in child care and school-age programs.
TIPS FOR EACH SETTING
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Tips on what to look for in quality programs for all age groups.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Starting your Child Care Search
An overview of the child care selection process.
CHILD CARE SEARCH
Cost of Child Care
Tools and tips for budgeting and paying for child care.
BUDGETING FOR COSTS
Guide to Choosing Quality Childcare
A quick guide to navigating child care.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT CHILDCARE
In-Home Care
Guidance on finding, vetting and employing friends, family, or nannies.
NANNY CARE OPTIONS
Selecting a Child Care Program
Checklists for evaluating child care, preschool, and school-age options.
MAKING THE BEST DECISION