Northern Michigan University has worked diligently to support NMU employees and students with their childcare needs. Through our efforts, we have partnered with both Upwards and Michigan TriShare. These partnerships have enabled us to assist in expanding the care available in the community to NMU students and employees as well as financially assist those eligible through the Michigan TriShare program.
Upwards Childcare Services for Employees and Students
WeeCare is now Upwards!
Northern Michigan University has partnered with Upwards(formerly WeeCare) to help support NMU employees and students with their childcare needs.
Our partnership guarantees NMU employees priority access and placement with Upwards providers. Upwards currently has childcare openings available at an in-home daycare just blocks from campus. Inquire with Upwards if you are interested in touring the site.
What is Upwards?
Upwards is the largest network of licensed childcare providers in the United States. Upwards is committed to providing families with access to quality, affordable care that encompass their values of safety, education, trust, and community. Upwards offers a range of ways to help families navigate the process, including connecting them with trusted providers thru their technology-based marketplace. Upwards has been featured in PBS NewsHour, Forbes, and Business Insider.
Who is eligible?
These services are available to all current, regular, campus-based Northern Michigan University employees including part-time staff employees and contingent faculty only.
These services are also available to all on-campus students currently enrolled in for-credit classes at Northern Michigan University.
How do I enroll?
Enroll in Upwards services by accessing the appropriate link below based on your NMU eligibility as an employee or student.
MI Tri-Share Child Care Pilot Program
The MI TriShare Child Care Pilot Program (TriShare) is an innovative approach to increasing access to high-quality, affordable child care for working families who meet certain household income requirements, while also helping to retain talent and removing one major barrier to employment.
Through TriShare, the cost of an employee’s child care is shared equally among the partnering employer, the employee, and the State of Michigan — a three-way split — with coordination being provided regionally by a TriShare facilitator hub.
Northern Michigan University is a partnering employer in the MI Tri-Share Child Care Pilot Program with services facilitated by the MARESA, the Upper Peninsula's regional Tri-Share Hub with MARESA.
With MI Tri-Share you can receive these childcare benefits as a parent of a child 0-17
- 2/3 of your childcare cost covered by NMU and the Tri-Share Grant
- Your Choice of Licensed Provider
- Convenience of part-time, full-time and/or summer camp childcare
Visit the link below to learn more about Tri-Share and complete the Tri-Share Interest Form