Fall enrollment is open
Care that lets you stay in school.
The Student Parent Support Center removes barriers for student-parents and families — trusted campus child care, financial assistance, and a team of consultants who help you find the right fit.
6 weeks
youngest age
served
5
campus
programs
Multiple
campus
locations
Positions open across all UKids programs — flexible hours for students.
Free pickups at the Union, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, and HESB by appointment.
A Childcare Strategy Facilitator in UHRM supports faculty and staff.
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Programs built around campus life
From infants to preschoolers, every program is licensed, credentialed, and shaped by the rhythm of a student-parent's week.
UKids — Presidents Circle
6 weeks – 6 years | Part-time block hours
Central-campus care blocks built around class schedules, so student-parents never choose between a lecture and their child.
UKids — Guardsman Way
6 weeks – 6 years | Full-time care
A full-day home base with dedicated infant, toddler, and preschool rooms and consistent, credentialed teachers.
UKids — Sunnyside
18 months – 6 years | Flexible weekday options
Full-day care near Health Sciences with flexible weekday scheduling for families balancing clinical rotations.
BioKids
3 – 5 years | Play-based program
A discovery-driven, play-based classroom where curiosity leads and every day includes hands-on exploration.
Tanner Dance Fine Arts Preschool
3.5 years – adult | Arts-integrated classes
Movement, music, and creative expression woven into an early-learning experience through Virginia Tanner Dance.
Not sure where to start?
Talk with a child care consultant. We'll walk through your schedule, budget, and your child's needs — then match you with the right option.
Employee Care
For U of U Employee Services:
We believe that effectively managing family and work can be challenging for everyone. The services provided by the Childcare Strategy Facilitator in UHRM are designed to make it a little easier. If you are looking for support, information and referrals for childcare and school-age resources we want to assist you in finding the best fit for you and your family.
Contact the Childcare Strategy Facilitator in UHRM at bree.ann.murphy@utah.edu or 801-213-7334.
Family Programs
Support that flexes with real life
Beyond daily care, we run programs for the moments in between — finals, late labs, and the nights you simply need a hand.
We're here to help you make it work.
Whether you need care, funding, or just someone who understands the student-parent juggle — reach out. There's no wrong door.
BioKids
290 S 1500 E | Building 44
Guardsman
545 S Guardsman Way
Presidents Circle
225 S 1400 E | Alfred Emery Building
Sunnyside
1955 E Sunnyside Ave
Tanner Dance
1720 E Campus Center Dr | Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts & Education Complex
Diaper Bank
Free diaper bank for student parents! Stop by our office in the Union Building room
280 to pick up.
Please call if you have any questions or would like information about our diaper deliveries
around campus (801) 585-5897.