Taking care of the people, things, and places I love.
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- 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)
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- 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)
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- 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).
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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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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
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- 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
