Caregiving resources

ECEP provides early childhood services to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers at five centers in Berkeley and Albany. They offer a safe, nurturing, stimulating environment that sparks curiosity. They teach families and educators to see and unlock the potential of each child. Their staff of highly trained childhood educators give parents peace of mind – and assists them in balancing family, school, and work. 

Berkeley Lab eligibility: Children of LBNL employees are given second priority when it come to enrollment (after UC Berkeley and before general community members). Be sure to indicate your Berkeley Lab affiliation when you apply. 

Through Berkeley Lab’s partnership with Bright Horizons, employees no longer have to miss work when their normal care arrangements are unavailable. Employees have access to a comprehensive national network of childcare centers and in-home providers for child, adult and elder back-up care needs.

UC offers Bright Horizons Enhanced Family Supports, a comprehensive web-based resource, to help you balance work and family responsibilities. The Bright Horizons programs — including Sittercity, Years Ahead, and Bright Horizons preferred enrollment — provide information about pre-screened care providers and services so you can choose the solution that’s right for you. 

Let Bright Horizons® connect you with additional resources to help locate ongoing care and support for your entire family. Need help for date night, weekend, or after school? Your benefits include free access to Sittercity's comprehensive database of sitters, nannies, housekeepers, pet sitters, and dog walkers.

The Years Ahead site offers detailed profiles of care providers including photos, experience, capabilities, pricing, reviews and more to help you decide which one is right for you and your family. Years Ahead also provides:

• A comprehensive needs assessment as a first step for those unsure about the type or level of care needed

• Certified senior care advisors to help families through the process

• Shared accounts so that you can share information such as assessments and findings with others involved in the decision making process

Be Well at Work - Elder Care Program offers confidential, free assistance to UC Berkeley Faculty and Staff, and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory employees who are caring for or concerned about an elder or dependent adult. 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) helps employees and their family members find solutions to personal and work-related challenges through counseling, consultation, assessment, and referrals. All services are voluntary, confidential, and free of charge.