The Office of Work/Life is Here for You
The School & Child Care Search Service recognizes how important decisions about child care and schooling are to families. Columbia colleagues, we are here for you—to think out loud, explore options, talk through continued uncertainties or shifting timelines, and help you make the decisions that feel right for you and your family.
Please complete our Information Request Form to connect with us.
Child Care & Schooling Services
Expertise and guidance as you explore early education and child care or K-12 schooling options
Care for adults, children, or yourself in situations when normal care arrangements are interrupted or when short-term care is required
Eligible officers can receive a contribution to a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account. Recipients can then get reimbursed for child care expenses through this account. Beginning August 2024, PhD students may also be eligible for a child care subsidy.
Columbia offers several programs for tuition, both at and outside of the University
I Want To Learn About
A K-8 school created by Columbia to serve children of neighboring families and of eligible University employees.
A play-based program for infants, toddlers, and
preschoolers.
Information on educational and child care programs for children younger than five years of age.
Information on K-12 schooling options, including public, private, charter, and faith-based.
A guide to some of the resources available through the city and other sources for English language learners.
General information on the types of testing services available and how to access them.