Child care options available on Purdue’s West Lafayette campus

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Purdue’s on-site child care centers have openings for preschool and pre-K aged children.

The Patty Jischke Early Care and Education Center as well as Purdue University Early Care and Education Center (PUECEC), both operated by Day Early Learning, have openings for preschool and pre-K aged children. PUECEC also has a before- and after-school care program available for older children. Enroll now for summer and fall care.

Tuition assistance is available to those who qualify, and limited school-age summer break spots are open.

Additional child care options

Information on Purdue child care options is available here. Information on finding off-campus child care options, including an au pair program, is available here.

Family friendly benefits and programs are provided to Purdue employees as part of the Work-Life Integration pillar of the Healthy Boiler Program.

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