IU has resources across campus to support employees and ensure that you have everything you need to be your best! Check out the resources below. You can also reach out to iubsc@iu.edu for help finding other resources. IUBSC is also here to help you if you ever have to be part of a grievance.
Child care vouchers
Families meeting income eligibility may apply for CCDF vouchers (Child Care Development Fund). All three IUB childcare programs accept CCDF vouchers.
Finding child care in Bloomington
The state of Indiana has an interactive, easy-to-use interface where families can search for programs near them, filter their search based upon their needs, communicate directly with programs, and claim available enrollment in real time.
Family and Social Services Administration regulates and oversees licensed Centers, homes, and registered ministries. They offer a service to help families find childcare within their community that includes licensing compliance. Go to Indiana.gov's Child Care Finder, and from the menu bar at the top select Find Child Care. Then select Find Child Care again and fill out the survey. The site will generate a list of programs that match the needs you identified. When you select a program you will have the option to review licensing compliance information for that site.
Families may also receive personalized assistance in finding childcare through the area resource and referral organization CASY (Chances and Services for Youth). To start your child care search, you may call 800-886-3952 (choose option 2) or fill out an online form and a Family Engagement Specialist will get in touch.
IUB ECES student fee assistance
The three IUB child care programs offer fee assistance (10–15% discount) to income eligible full-time IU students.
IUB partnership with Care@Work
IU graduate students who are also employees of IU are eligible for a premium membership to Care@Work. Membership allows access the Care@Work web portal to find, book, and pay for caregivers online; find backup care; and explore Care@Work’s extensive library of resources for parents and caregivers.
On My Way PreK
Families meeting income eligibility with a child(or children) aged 4 by August 1st may be eligible for On My Way PreK.Currently Hoosier Courts Nursery School enrolls children eligible for On My Way PreK; other On My Way PreK providers can be found here.
Other IUB resources
Healthy IU Child & Parenting Resources
IUB Campus Child Care Support Office
IU Working Moms FB Group
Campus Culture Centers
Culture centers on the IU Bloomington campus are not just for students, they are a great resource for staff too!
The Asian Culture Center
The LGBTQ+ Culture Center
The Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center
City of Bloomington resources
