Child Care Information and Resources 

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Child Sick? Need to come to work?

Sick child care is available at The Get Well Place at Rainbow Station.  Visit the center to pay the annual registration fee ($40) in advance of using the program.  If advance payment isn't possible, registration can be made on the day of use.  Immunization history must be provided.  For further information, contact one of these local Rainbow Station centers:

11001 Three Chopt Road                Richmond, VA 23233 (804) 747-0100	7421 Boulder Springs Road Richmond, VA 23225 (804) 320-0300	8216 Atlee Road Mechanicsville, VA 23116 (804) 730-0183
11005 Three Chopt Road Richmond, VA 23233 (804) 935-6939	5701 Wyndham Park Drive Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 360-0505	8218 Atlee Road Mechanicsville, VA 23116 (804) 730-1010

 

 

Need a Nanny?
Experienced nanny seeking a full-time, long-term position with a focus on helping children of all ages learn through fun with games, sports, trips, explorations, and play-dates; comfortable preparing bottles, changing diapers, supervising baths, and overseeing reading/writing lessons and art projects; nanny services include cooking and light cleaning.  E-mail worklife@vcu.edu for contact information.

Richmond's newest maternity and children's boutique - get 15% off any single item*
Location:  Gayton Crossing Shopping Center
               1350 Gaskins Road
               Richmond, VA 23238
               (804) 740-7674
               www.poshbellyboutique.com
*VCUCard ID must be presented at purchase.  Offer limited to one per customer; discounts cannot be combined with another discount and may not be used for purchase of gift cards.

Lactation Room at The WELL
Are you a new mom seeking a comfortable, serene place to feed your little one or to pump in privacy?  The lactation room in the VCU Wellness Resource Center (The WELL) may be what you're looking for.  The room includes a comfortable glider chair and ottoman, free samples of breastfeeding supplies, peaceful music ... and it's available free of charge on a walk-in basis to VCU students, faculty, and staff.  The room is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  On Fridays, visitors should call before 10 a.m. for availability.  Got questions?  Call VCU-WELL (828-9355) or visit The WELL at 815 South Cathedral Place on the Monroe Park Campus.

Resources

       

Child care discounts.

Child care referrals - e-mail worklife@vcu.edu for assistance.

Child care options on campus.

Parenting web sites:

• National Association for the Education of Young Children  

• National Network for Childcare Information  

• Parents - The Anti-Drug  

• Parents Place

• ParentSoup

Need Assistance?

If you would like to speak confidentially with a staff member, call Work/Life Resources at 828-1533 or email us with your questions.