Parent Resources

Childcare

As part of its dedication to quality childcare services for Columbia staff and students, Columbia helps support six local day care centers. This support takes a variety of forms, ranging from scholarships provided through Columbia Community Service to the provision of volunteers and rent-free space. Each of these six schools is run by either a parents' board or a board of trustees, and teachers are certified by the Board of Education.

Additionally, each year Columbia invites representatives of University-affiliated child–care centers and other local facilities to share information and answer questions from parents living in the University's neighboring communities. To view a list of these programs, please view the Child Care Centers flyer. For details about tuition, program descriptions, and the availability of scholarships, please contact the individual schools.

Contact
For more information about specific childcare centers, please visit the Dean of Students Office in 403 Lewisohn, or call the office at 212-854-2881.

Breastfeeding Support

Columbia University provides lactation rooms to support nursing mothers returning to work, school, or campus.  Each room offers a clean, secure, and private space for women who need to express breast milk during their time on campus. A list of lactation room locations is available on the Office of Work/Life website.

Office of Work/Life

While the Office of Work/Life works primarily to support faculty, researchers, administration, and staff, its website contains information that may be useful to students who are parents.