Resources for parents
Summer is coming soon
And we’re contacting local resources to help you find in-person and virtual summer camps. All information will be subject to change according to COVID-19 restrictions so we encourage you to contact the camps individually for the most up-to-date information. You can visit our current list here that will be growing over the next months. Meanwhile, check out the booklet from the 2020 UK Summer Camps Fair. If you want to list a summer camp on our website, email worklife@uky.edu for more information
You have access to our community of child care providers only available to University of Kentucky employees and students through Big Blue Family Care.
Additionally we maintain an up-to-date list of child care centers and community programs, the Little Cats Guide for new parents, educational materials and exclusive discounts for UK parents.
New parents
Congratulations! To have a smooth transition with benefits and leave time following the birth, adoption or guardianship/placement of your child, here's what you need to know.
- Overview of parental leave and UK benefits
- Family and Medical Leave process
- Little Cats Guide
- Breastfeeding and lactation support
Planning for child care
Hire a student for occasional caregiving needs or browse child care centers near campus or your home—possibly even with an employee discount.
Child care centers and programs
UK does not endorse any of the child care providers in this list. We provide them to support parents in their efforts to manage their child care needs.
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All Child Care Centers in Kentucky Benefind is a tool to search for child care centers by zip code. Child care center |
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Awesome Inc Day camp called Micro School offering non-traditional instruction and coding club Community program |
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Bourbon County Public Schools Paris, KY School |
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Care.com Local and national caregivers for both emergency and ongoing care. Registration fee required. In-home care |
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Child care for UK HealthCare and essential employees Through August 31, child care is available for health care and essential employees. Child care center |
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Child Development Center of the Bluegrass On campus child care center offering full-day program for children with and without disabilities from 6 weeks of age until preschool. Child care center |
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Clark County Public Schools Winchester, KY School |
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CREATE art + play studio At home kits for creative play. Community program |
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Crestwood Christian Childcare Child care center in Lexington. Child care center |
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Explorium of Lexington Day camps, educational events and virtual classes. Community program |
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Faith Lutheran Learning Center Child care center in Lexington. Child care center |
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Fayette County Public Schools Lexington, KY School |
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Franklin County Public Schools Frankfort, KY School |
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GreatAuPair.com Local and national caregivers for both emergency and ongoing care. Registration fee required. |
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Growing Together Preschool Child care center in Lexington for 6 weeks through preschool. Child care center |
We host meetings, book clubs and lunches, and a Teams chat to connect with each other throughout the week.
