Child Care Services
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There are a variety of childcare options available to UCSB students with families. For a comprehensive listing, pick up the "UCSB Caring for Children" brochure available at Counseling Services, Family Student Housing, Graduate Division, Office of Student Life, University Children's Center, Women's Center, and other UCSB offices.
Children's Resource and Referral Program (R&R)
The R&R provides free referrals for all types of child care options: licensed centers and licensed family child-care homes, in-home and after school care. We offer guidelines on how to choose quality child care, how to access subsidized child-care services, a child development lending library, and training in starting your own family child care business. Referral hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-12pm, 1-3pm, 1124 Castillo St., Santa Barbara; 962-8988. For information on how to become a licensed provider, attend a monthly informational meeting or call 963-4592.
Emergency Locator Service
For students who are parents, the Office of Student Life provides an Emergency Locator Service for their children. Any UCSB student who has a child enrolled in a local school or childcare program may list the Office of Student Life as an alternate emergency contact (after another responsible person, if possible). In an emergency during business hours (Mon-Fri, 9am-12noon, 1-5pm), the Office of Student Life will accept calls and use the student's class schedule (to which they have regular access) as a way to find a student-parent in class. SRB, second floor; 893-4569.
Isla Vista Children's Center
The IV Children's Center provides child care and development services for infants, toddlers and preschoolers (children three months through six years of age). The Center features a special ESL program, low fees, scholarships, and hot lunches. Hours: Mon-Fri, 6:45am-5:45pm. 892 Camino del Sur, Isla Vista; 968-0488. Email: IVyouth@aol.com.
Isla Vista Youth Projects
The IV Youth Project offers after-school (2-5:30pm) and summer (7:30am-5:30pm) recreation programs for children ages six to twelve on-site at the Isla Vista School. Also provided are Isla Vista Buddies Tutorial and Homework Assistance Programs. 892 Camino del Sur, Isla Vista; 968-0488.
UCSB After School Program
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From September through June, the UCSB After School Program offers care for children grades K to 8. The Program operates from UCSB's Robertson Gymnasium weekdays from 1-6pm. Transportation from your child's school to UCSB is provided, as well as daily nutritious snacks. Activities include, but are not limited to, arts and crafts, homework assistance, sports, swim lessons, video arts, etc. Extended care is offered on holidays, minimum days, Parent/Teacher conference weeks, and Teacher-In-Service days, as well as Winter and Spring Recess programs. Call for fee information. UCSB Rob Gym; 893-8487.
Orfalea Family Children's Center
The Orfalea Family Children's Center provides quality childcare for children 3 months to 5 years of age. All student families receive a reduced tuition rate. Additional tuition subsidies are available for low income families from a State Department of Education Grant and from the Children's Center Child Care Scholarship Fund. To place your child's name on the Center's waitlist and to inquire about tuition subsidies, please call or stop by. Hours: Mon-Fri, 7:30am-5:30pm; West Campus, UCSB; 893-3665 or visit our web-site at childrenscenter.sa.ucsb.edu
EOP Parent Advising
The EOP Counseling Staff is available to discuss the challenges and joys of raising children while attending UCSB. Through an A.S. grant, parents may receive additional emergency financial assistance for the cost of childcare during midterms and final periods. For more information, contact EOP at 893-4040 or email: EOP@sa.ucsb.edu.
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