Taking care of the people, things, and places I love.
Child and Family Options at VUMC
- VUMC Child and Family Center - Offering licensed early childhood care and education for the children of VUMC employees, from ages 6 weeks to age 5. (login required)
- Off-site Early Childhood and Child Care Support – A directory of preschools, parent's day out programs, nanny/au pair agencies, sitter agencies and other childcare support services.
- Child Care Agencies Near You – Find a licensed child care agency in your county or your neighborhood.
- VUMC Back-Up Child Care - In-center and at-home back-up child care options.
- VUMC Back-Up Adult Care - Find back-up in-home care at a subsidized rate for VUMC employees.
- Vanderbilt Sitter Service – This site allows you to contact VUMC students and employees who are available for babysitting, dependent care, or pet sitting services. (login required)
Child and Family Options at VU
- VU Child and Family Center - (login required) Offering licensed early childhood care and education for the children of VUMC employees, from ages 6 weeks to age 5.
- Find Child Care in Tennessee – Helping Tennessee residents find child care services in their local area.
- VU Back-up child and adult options - Offers backup in-home childcare & adult care at a subsidized rate. (login required)
- Vanderbilt Sitter Service – This site allows you to contact VUMC students and employees who are available for babysitting services. (login required)
Lactation Resources
- Lactation Rooms - VU - View lactation rooms available on the Vanderbilt campus for faculty, staff, visitors and students with their locations, how to access, and room details.
- Lactation Rooms - VUMC - View lactation rooms available for VUMC employees.
- Champ's Corner Store - Located inside the Jr. League Resource Center at MCJCHV. Offers equipment rentals and purchases at low-cost to support breastfeeding.
- Grow and Thrive: A Breast Milk Support Group - A free drop-in support group meets every Tuesday at 12:00-2:00 pm in the Family Resource Center located on the second floor of Children's Hospital, to the right of the welcome desk.
- Beginning Breastfeeding Class - Provided by Children's Hospital, this class prepares expectant women and their support person for breastfeeding.
- Tennessee Breastfeeding Hotline - Available to nursing mothers and partners, their families, expectant mothers and health care providers seeking breastfeeding support and information. Tollfree: 855-423-6667 (855-4BF-MOMS).
Pregnancy and New Baby
Vanderbilt University supports you in your pregnancy and your return to work. The following programs and services are available to support you during this exciting time in your life.
- Babies & You - Health Plus wants to support faculty/staff, their spouses and dependents in having a healthy pregnancy through educational sessions on various topics offered monthly.
- Baby's Best Start - This "healthy pregnancy and baby's best start" tool kit has information to help faculty and staff locate resources offered through Vanderbilt and other reliable sources.
- March of Dimes: My 9 Months - Developed by March of Dimes experts, this website gives important information for before, during, and after pregnancy.
- Vanderbilt Women's Education and Lactation Center - This center offers classes and tours offered to help prepare for childbirth and parenting.
- Moms Group Roundup - Find a local moms group through the Nashville Parent directory.
Parenting Resources
- Summer Activities and Camps - Explore opportunities in Nashville for summer activities and camps for children of all ages.
- School Age Resources - Find classes and lessons for preschool, elementary/middle/high school and college age groups.
- Moms Group Roundup - Find a local moms group through the Nashville Parent directory.
Help with Errands
- Care.com – Find a local errand runner to help relieve your life necessities.
- Home Advisor – Located trusted local professionals for all your household projects or needs.
Pet walking/sitter services
- Rover - Services for every dog and cat including walking, boarding, housesitting, drop in visits, and day care
- Wag! – vetted dog walking and sitter services
- PetSitter.com - vetted pet walking and sitter services
Dog Parks
- Centennial Dog Park, 2500 West End Avenue, On Flag Pole Hill
- Edwin Warner Dog Park, 50 Vaughn Road, Across from the sports complex
- Pitts Dog Park, 299 Tusculum Road
- Shelby Dog Park, Shelby Avenue at S. 20th Street, Behind the Shelby Park Community Center
- Two Rivers Dog Park, 3150 McGavock Pike
