Childcare and Care Services

We understand that taking care of your loved ones is more difficult with schools, daycares and other support services suspended.

UChicago Medicine is working with partners across Chicagoland to provide affordable and convenient options for childcare, elder care and pet care for all employees.

Bright Horizons Back-Up Care

Below is a summary of benefits now available through our partnership with Bright Horizons®, a trusted provider of child and family care services. We are adding options to help you navigate through the fall.

If you have additional questions about your particular childcare needs, please discuss them with your supervisor. For additional information about Bright Horizons, click here.

Enhanced Additional Family Support

  • In-home “learning pods” for small groups or one child. This includes in-home care; nanny share; homework help and additional educational support. You can post a learning pod job for candidates to respond or browse sitters and educators that meet your child’s needs (Ages 5 to 18)
  • A broad range of offerings for tutoring, test prep and enrichment classes from high-quality education partners. You’ll receive a discount of 20 percent off hourly rates, and 20-50 percent off select programs and subscriptions (Ages 5 to 18)

Bright Horizons Additional Family Care

Take advantage of a premium membership and find solutions for your entire family, children (0 - 12 years of age), older adults and pets.

Sign Up for Bright Horizons:

Perspectives Ltd. — Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Partner

Our Employee Assistance Program partner Perspectives can help you find a trusted childcare provider in your area.

Go to the Perspectives website (www.perspectivesltd.com). Login (username: UCH001, password: perspectives). Click on the “Locators” tile at the bottom of the page to locate partners.