Child Care Resources Specific to COVID-19


ChildCare.gov

States have developed child care-specific COVID-19 guidance to share with their child care programs and families, as well as links to other helpful COVID-19 information listed by state.

Alabama Department of Human Resources

Provides an interactive map of child care facilities open during the pandemic.

West Alabama Works! Childcare Database

A database to assist parents in finding childcare during COVID-19.

Day Care Directory – Alabama Department of Human Resources

A directory designed to provide information about Child Day Care Centers throughout the state of Alabama. You must select a county name from the drop-down menu to obtain a listing of the Day Care Centers located in that county. Relevant zip codes to search near UA campus are 35401, 35404, 35406, 35476, and 35473.


The Child Development Research Center

Completed in the summer of 2005, is dedicated to being a leader in the study of young children.  The CDRC is a state-of-the-art, 64,000 sq-ft research facility equipped with the latest multi-media research technology, 7 large research suites, and 8 research rooms.  The CDRC also has 10 children’s classrooms, complete with research and observation booths and access to a playground, which accommodates an on-site children’s program.  The Children’s Program is a laboratory school that enrolls students ages 0 – 5 yrs.  In addition, the CDRC houses Child Development Resources, which helps families across the state of Alabama, provide a safe, loving, and enriching life for their young children.


The RISE Program

The RISE program is designed to serve both young children with physical disabilities from birth to five years of age and to provide family-centered services designed to meet the individualized needs of all young children and families. RISE also provides a blend of educational therapy services within the context of a developmentally appropriate curriculum and prepares children for the transition to the next educational environment.


After School, Summer and Holiday Childcare

There are various camps available for children during the summer months and when school is not in session.

Kids Life

A free magazine available at many locations around town.  In the spring they have listings of different camps that will be available during the summer.
 

Tuscaloosa City Schools has a Summer Learning Academy during the month of June.

YMCA of Tuscaloosa,  Boys and Girls Club of West Alabama, and Tuscaloosa Parks and Recreation Authority offers summer camps, camps for days that school is out, and after school programs. Each of these organizations have in place programs to address the COVID-19 crisis and the shifting school landscape.

211 Connects Alabama

Dial 211 to connect with services to support  Children, Youth, and Families: child care, after-school programs, Head Start, family resource centers, summer camps, and recreation programs, mentoring, tutoring, protective services.


Occasional Childcare

There are many national companies that help parents find a local caregiver (including babysitters, nannies, special needs, tutors, senior caregivers, pet sitters, and housekeepers). Options to explore for online providers where you can find, review, and book a caregiver are:

Care.com, Sittercity.com, Seekingsitters.com, and Bambinositters.com.