Childcare on Lexington Campus Graduate Medical Education Wellness Lexington Campus Childcare Childcare Facilities Several childcare facilities are located on or adjacent to the UK campus. Please note that some of these programs have a 9-10 month waiting list, so if you are interested, please talk to the directors as early as possible. See Options Employee Discounts UK Employee Discount Program offers discounts at several child care centers in Central Kentucky. Login Using LinkBlue Child Care Resources Available for UK Employees You can also see an overview of UK's child care options as of August 2020 here. Learn More Child Care Resources UK Human Resources has year-round options for child care, in home options, and information on school districts. There is also a Child Care Provider Search tool. Learn More Summer Camps Fair Save the date! This is a free event for UK employees, spouses/partners, and retirees. This annual event is held every spring, so plan ahead to have a chance to talk directly with camp staff. Plan to Attend YMCA Center for Child Care YMCA of Central Kentucky has a child care center bordering campus, Parents' Night Out, options for snow days and school closures, and after school care. YMCA Child Care Work-Life Can Help Plan for Child Care Needs The UK HR Work-Life Office is available to help find child care resources. Start Your Plan Big Blue Family Care and Back-Up Care Solutions Big Blue Family Care (BBFC) is a network of current UK students, who offer occasional caregiving, such as after school, nights, and weekends (i.e. child care, pet care) to families of UK faculty and staff. Each student caregiver has passed a UK-employee background check. Rate of pay and logistics are negotiated between the UK faculty or staff member and the student. Emergency back-up care is also available in some situations, but it is rare for students to have a full day to offer childcare. Occasional Care
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