KinderCare
Your Employee Family Benefits
Work-life integration isn’t always easy for families—you could say child care is the glue that keeps all the pieces together. UC Irvine is here to help you with the cost that comes with it. Learn more about your employer-sponsored child care benefits below, and get the support you need to thrive at work and beyond.
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It’s more than daycare, it’s KinderCare!
Our early learning programs put education first, even for the tiniest babies, because every adorable coo, crawl, and creation is proof that your little one is ready to build confidence for life.
With twice as many learning centers as the next largest provider, we’re the nationwide leader in early childhood education, providing:
- Leading health and safety protocols
- Flexible full- and part-time scheduling**
- Convenient locations in your neighborhood
- Streamlined communication with our KinderCare App
- Expert teachers who care
- Nutritious snacks and meals
- Age-appropriate classrooms and activities that nurture your child’s academic, physical, and social-emotional development
No matter your child’s age or where they are on their educational journey, they will be engaged in learning experiences that meet them where they are.
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Champions offers out-of-school time programs on school grounds.
Our before- and after-school learning programs for K–6th graders are conveniently located right on school grounds, which means one less pick-up and drop-off for you. Our safe, fun, flexible, and convenient locations are dedicated to serving hardworking families like yours.
We've done research on what families need whenever school is out, whether it’s extended-day learning during the school year or fun-filled programming during summer break. Our programs have it all, including:
- Leading health and safety protocols
- A convenient location on school grounds
- Flexible full- and part-time scheduling options
- Engaging, hands-on activities
- Homework help
- Healthy snacks
- Tons of fun enrichment options, like Tech Track, dance, cooking, and music
We foster the love of learning by creating engaging experiences for children to unlock their own potential. See for yourself!
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Your Tuition Benefits
If you have a child ages 6 weeks to 12 years old,** UC Irvine provides a 10% savings on full-time, part-time, and drop-in tuition at either KinderCare centers near you, or with Champions extended-day learning programs at participating elementary schools. Find your location, and get the routine, stability, and peace of mind you need.
Accessing Your Benefits
Tuition Benefit Savings Guide
Here are three simple steps to start saving on child care:
- Find a KinderCare Learning Center or Champions Site.
- Contact the KinderCare center director or Champions site director at the location where you’d like to enroll your child.
- Provide the center or site director with proof of your employment at UC Irvine.
Remember: This offer is available if you’re enrolling for the first time or if you’re a current KinderCare or Champions family!
If you have questions at any time, our Family Support team is here to help. Call them at 888-525-2780.