Child Care Information

A growing number of Northern Michigan University students are parents with preschool children.  A broad range of alternative child care services are available:

• Baby sitters  - The JOBSearch Center prepares a list each semester of those NMU students who want to do baby sitting.  This list, which is usually available by the third week of the semester, may be picked up from that office or from the Dean of Students Office.

• The Child Care Register is a service provided by the Dean of Students Office for those seeking biographical data about child care providers prior to making contact.

• Community Coordinated Child Care (4 C's) - This is a non-profit organization whose membership consists of people who care for and about children.  4 C serves a very real purpose in the Marquette community by helping adults better understand children and their needs.  The 4 C's of Marquette publishes a booklet which provides a complete listing of all child care providers (commercial and licensed home care) in the Marquette area, as well as a wealth of information about social and recreational programs and activities for children.  Any parent needing child care assistance is encouraged to contact 4 C as soon as possible.  The 4 C's of Marquette has an office at 125 W. Washington, Suite F (Nester Building), Marquette, MI  49855.  The phone number is 906-228-3362.

• A brochure entitled "A Guide For NMU Student Parents Seeking Child Care Services" is available upon request from the Dean of Students Office.