Resources for Employees with Childcare Needs
With childcare in high demand, to help you get started in your search for childcare options, the following resources have been identified for employees who are working onsite and experiencing the need for immediate childcare due to school and childcare center closures. This space will be updated as new resources become available.
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Assistance for Essential WorkersThe Alabama Department of Human Resources is extending childcare assistance to frontline essential workers. New referrals from employers of eligible individuals will be accepted through June 30, 2021.
Funding is for all income levels. Eligible UAB employees must be designated an essential worker by UAB Human Resources and have a child enrolled at a participating licensed childcare facility. For a link to the referral form or for more information, visit Alabama DHR online.
Childcare Search Resources- Childcare Resources: The Birmingham nonprofit provides a free database of childcare facilities in Jefferson County and the City of Birmingham that are open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit the website for current vacancies.
- Wyndy: Wyndy is a Birmingham-based babysitting app that serves more than 18,000 families and is available to help UAB employees and residents to book a sitter. Parents can post any job for free, and then select from sitters who express interest in the job. Visit Wyndy.com to get started.
Community Childcare Programs- YMCA Greater Birmingham
- AGES: Grades K-8th
- WHEN: Weekdays, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Application closes the Thursday before each week.
- INFO: Two locations serving Birmingham and the surrounding areas.
- CONTACT: childcare@ymcabham.org
- La Petite Academy
- AGES: Infants to 12 years
- WHEN: Weekdays, 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
- INFO: Before and after-school care, and virtual school assistance. Transportation offered in most cases; contact for more information.
- CONTACT: 866-943-6290
- Our Lady Of Sorrows Children's Learning Center
- AGES: 6 weeks to 4 years
- WHEN: Weekdays, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., closed holidays
- INFO: Openings available now for older children; slots for younger children will reopen for the following school year in August.
- CONTACT: olscclc1703@gmail.com, 205-380-2646
- Elizabeth Perry Rushton Child Development Center
- AGES: Infants to 7 years
- WHEN: Weekdays, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
- INFO: Slots open for the following ages — 4 years, 2 1/2 years
- CONTACT: admin@eprcdc.com, 205-322-8310
- Cahaba Valley Learning Center
- AGES: 6 weeks to 12 years
- WHEN: Weekdays, 6:30 a.m.-7 p.m. (varies for daycare, full-time and aftercare programs)
- INFO: On a wait list until June.
- CONTACT: cahabavalleylearning@yahoo.com, 205-437-8900
- Bryants Daycare and Learning Center L1C
- AGES: Infants to 12 years
- WHEN: Weekdays, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
- CONTACT: 205-306-4050
- School for Amazing Kids, Calera
- AGES: 6 weeks to 5 years
- WHEN: Weekdays, 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
- INFO: On a waitlist until end of June.
- CONTACT: 205-685-0877
- School for Amazing Kids, Helena
- AGES: Infants to 4 years
- WHEN: Weekdays, 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
- INFO: Spaces opening in August.
- CONTACT: 205-620-9757
- School for Amazing Kids, Pelham
- AGES: 6 weeks to 4 years
- WHEN: Weekdays, 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
- INFO: No openings until end of May.
- CONTACT: 205-620-1700
- School for Amazing Kids, Weatherly
- AGES: Infants to 4 years, after-school care and summer program for school-age children
- WHEN: Weekdays, 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
- INFO: Currently accepting all ages; accepting infants beginning in April.
- CONTACT: 205-664-0054
- School for Amazing Kids, Dearing Downs
- AGES: Infants to 4 years
- WHEN: Weekdays, 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
- CONTACT: 205-664-4445
- LJCC Cohn Early Childhood Learning Center
- AGES: 6 weeks to 6 years (full-day), 6 months to 6 years (half-day)
- WHEN: Weekdays, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. (full-day), 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (half-day)
- INFO: Spaces open for the following ages — 18 to 24 months, 4K
- CONTACT: btraweek@bhamjcc.org, 205-510-9011
- Girls Inc. of Central Alabama
- AGES: Grades 1-9, or until age 14
- WHEN: Varies by program
- INFO: Programs include after-school, winter/spring breaks, summer camp, etc. across multiple Birmingham-area locations.
- CONTACT: Click here to contact via website, 205-595-4475
- A.G. Gatson Boys and Girls Club
- WHEN: Varies by program
- INFO: After-school, summer programs and special events offered at three Birmingham-area locations.
- CONTACT: Click here to contact via website, 205-923-3377
- BeKare Child Development Center
- AGES: 6 weeks to 5 years
- WHEN: Weekdays, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
- INFO: Spaces open for the following ages — infants, younger twos, threes, fours
- CONTACT: 205-397-3516
- South City Theatre: Acting Up!
- WHEN: TBA
- INFO: Workshops, classes and lessons for aspiring actors.
- CONTACT: info@southcitytheatre.com, 205-621-2128
- Primrose School at Liberty Park
- AGES: 6-12 years
- WHEN: Weekdays, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
- CONTACT: 205-969-8202
- Primrose School of Meadowbrook
- AGES: 6-12 years
- WHEN: Weekdays, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
- CONTACT: 205-991-3020
- Primrose School of Riverwoods
- AGES: Infants to kindergarten, and after-school care
- WHEN: Weekdays, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
- CONTACT: 205-685-1905
- Ardent Preschool and Daycare (Trace Crossings)
- AGES: 6 weeks to pre-K
- WHEN: Weekdays, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
- INFO: No openings until September.
- CONTACT: tracecrossings@ardentpreschool.com, 205-733-5437
- Mountain Brook Baptist Church Early Learning Center
- AGES: 6 weeks to 4 years
- WHEN: Weekdays, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (full-day), 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (half-day)
- INFO: Currently on a waitlist.
- CONTACT: 205-871-0331
- Jasper Academy Early Learning Center
- AGES: Ages 0-4 years
- WHEN: Weekdays, 6 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
- CONTACT: info@myjasperacademy.com, 205-530-5590
- KinderCare Hoover
- AGES: 6 weeks to 12 years
- WHEN: Weekdays, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
- INFO: Spaces open for the following ages — infants, 3 years
- CONTACT: 205-822-8110
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Employees who are asked to return to on-campus work to support Modified Business Operations should discuss with their supervisor any challenges in their ability to return to on-campus work due to childcare responsibilities. It is important that employees returning to on-campus work during Modified Business Operations do not bring their children to work with them. Bringing children to the workplace may compromise important safety and risk-reduction measures implemented by UAB. See resources below or contact your supervisor or HR representative for additional questions.- Childcare Providers: Employees who are asked to return to on-campus work are encouraged to look at available childcare options using the resources provided by UAB HR (see Childcare Providers tab on this page).
- Alternative Work Schedules: Employees who are asked to return to on-campus work and are unable to find full-time childcare are encouraged to talk to their supervisors about potential modifications to their work schedules or duties, including telecommuting or alternative work schedule options, modifications to work hours, or staggered or alternating reporting for on-campus work. Visit go.uab.edu/remotework for technology and other tools to assist you in effectively working from home.