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Category: Child Care
Summer Camps (Links to an external site)
Families looking for summer camps in the St. Louis area can access a curated list of local options (PDF) from WashU’s Child and Family Care Facilitator.
Developmental Milestones (Links to an external site)
Learn the signs – act early. Every child grows and develops at their own pace, but certain developmental milestones can be expected in the first five years of their life. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provides helpful resources to monitor your child’s growth and offers suggestions on how to encourage their development in simple ways.
Child Care Center Check-List
Before you enroll, here are some things to observe and questions to ask the center director.
Child Care Choices
What’s Right for Your Family?
21 Fun Summer Activities to Do with Your Kids
Find some fun (and maybe new) activities in the St. Louis region to do or visit with your family this summer.
Bright Horizons to Accept Mildly Ill Children for Emergency/Back-Up Care
Effective July 1, 2022, Bright Horizons Emergency/Back-up Care will again be available for the care of mildly ill children.
Resources for Infant Formula Shortage
UnitedHealthcare maternity nurses and advocates are available to WashU health plan members who are concerned about the current nationwide infant formula shortage.
How to Talk with Children About War
Resources and guidance for talking to your children about violence and war as well as support options available to you and your family.
Child Care Aware of Missouri (Links to an external site)
7 Steps to Finding Safe and Quality Care is a new series of short videos developed by Child Care Aware of Missouri to help families understand childcare options and make the best choice for their child.
Child Care Inspection Reports (Links to an external site)
Review licensing records for current or prospective child care centers or family home providers.