Resources for Employees with Childcare Needs

The following resources have been identified for employees who are working parents to help get you started in your search for childcare options. This space will be updated as new resources become available.

  • Childcare Providers

    Childcare Providers


    UAB Childcare Programs

    UAB Child Development Center

    • AGES: 6 weeks to 6 years
    • WHEN: Open year-round, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
    • INFO: NAEYC accredited and state licensed childcare center managed by KinderCare for UAB employees and students.
    • LOCATION: 1113 15th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205
    • CONTACT: 205-974-7353


    UAB Sponsored Childcare
    UAB is a corporate sponsor with three childcare centers located in the Birmingham area.

    First Church Early Learning Center

    • INFO: Available to UAB employees and provides UAB with six annual slots. Families are eligible for one slot per family, per year. UAB’s Office of the Senior Vice-President for Finance and Administration maintains a list of those interested in one of the slots.
    • LOCATION: 518 N. 19th Street, Birmingham, AL 35203
    • CONTACT: 205-251-6059 (x2), elc@firstchurchbhm.com

    The Harris Early Learning Center

    • INFO: Available to UAB employees and provides UAB with six annual slots. Families may only receive one slot per family, per year. UAB’s Office of the Senior Vice-President for Finance and Administration maintains a list of those interested in one of the slots.
    • LOCATION: 1413 7th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203
    • CONTACT: 205-252-5060

    KinderCare

    • AGES: 6 weeks-12 years
    • INFO: KinderCare offers a 10% discount for UAB employees and students who have children enrolled at any of their non-UAB locations.
    • LOCATIONS: Hampton Cove, Hoover, Huntsville, Montgomery, Prattville and UAB
    • CONTACT: 877-798-9921


    Community Childcare Programs

  • Summer Camps

    Summer Camps


    Arts Camps

    • Space One Eleven Summer Art Camp
      • AGES: Rising 2nd to 5th grade (I’m an Alabama Artist, Too!); rising 6th to 12th grade (all other programs)
      • WHEN: I’m an Alabama Artist, Too!, June 20-24; Digital Art Camp, June 27-July 1; Clay Camp, June 27-July 1/July 11-15; Finding Your Creative Voice Camp/Creative Writing Camp, July 11-15; Sew Cool Fashion Camp, July 11-15/July 18-22; Architecture Camp, July 18-22; Portfolio Development Camp, July 18-22; Photography Camp, July 25-29.
      • REGISTRATION: Click here to select a program and register online.
    • Red Mountain Theatre Camps
      • AGES: 4 to 15 years
      • WHEN: Play Making (ages 4-6), June 27-July 1/July 4-8/July 18-22; Summer Sprouts (ages 7-8), July 18-22; Blast Camp (ages 9-14), July 4-8/July 25-29/August 1-5; Musical Theater Intensive (ages 10-15), July 18-22.
      • REGISTRATION: Click here to select a program and register online.
    • Birmingham Children’s Theatre Camps
      • AGES: 4 to 18 years
      • WHEN: Imagination Party! (ages 4-7), June 20-24/July 11-15/July 18-22; BCT Players Studio (ages 8-15), June 20-July 1/July 11-22; Magic Players (ages 14-18), July 11-22.
      • REGISTRATION: Click here to select a program and register online.
    • Birmingham School of Music Summer Camps
    • Alabama Ballet
      • AGES: 4 to 7 years (Tutus and Tiaras); 8 to 12 years (Junior Camp)
      • WHEN: Tutus and Tiaras, July 18-22/July 25-29; Junior Camp, July 18-22/July 25-29.
      • REGISTRATION: Click here to register for Tutus and Tiaras or Junior Camp online.
    • Mason Music Camps
      • AGES: 3 to 18 years
      • WHEN: Stars Music Camp for Preschoolers (ages 3-5), June 27-July 1/July 11-15/July 25-29; Mason Music Camp for Beginners (ages 6-9), June 20-24/June 27-July 1/July 18-22/August 1-5; Vocal Camp for Beginners (ages 10-15), July 11-15; Rock Band Camp: Performance Edition (ages 10-18), June 20-24; Rock Band Camp: Recording Edition (ages 10-18), July 18-22.
      • REGISTRATION: Click here to select a program and register online.
    • Dance Foundation
    • Acting Out Performing Arts Academy of Birmingham
    • South City Theatre: Acting Up!


    Sports Camps


    Day Camps


    Overnight Camps

  • Resources for Parents

    Resources for Parents


    Support for UAB Parents & Families

    UAB provides a variety of resources to support employees who are pregnant or expecting, new parents, and those raising a family. Explore the Support for UAB Parents & Families webpage for information on leaves of absence, UAB-sponsored benefits, important policies, and available tools and services designed to help you successfully balance your work life and home life.


    Childcare Search Resources

    • Childcare Resources: This Birmingham nonprofit provides a free database of childcare facilities in Jefferson County and the City of Birmingham.
    • 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.


    Alternate Work Options Program

    The University of Alabama at Birmingham strives to offer its employees work environments that are flexible and engaging, thereby sustaining a culture that supports individual wellbeing and work-life balance. The University has developed an Alternate Work Options Program to assist with providing flexibility of work locations (for eligible positions) and scheduling based on the needs of the department, our students and the areas served.


    Online Resources

    • EACC Parenting Toolkit: Explore a collection of online resources and articles for parents on topics including childhood grief, helping children handle stress, creating positive life experiences, supporting a child with ADHD and more.
    • EACC Parenting Teens Toolkit: Explore a collection of online resources for parents of teens including development milestones, expert advice, a guide for Parenting a Child Who Has Experienced Trauma, as well as a list of local support groups and workshops.