Hourly Child Care

WSU Ogden: 801-626-7798 | wsuhourlychildcare@weber.edu

Child care is available for in-person and/or virtual classes and for studying, testing, tutoring, and/or homework time, or any academic-related activity. Each semester parent must submit a new application and complete a parent orientation.

Returning Parents Priority Enrollment Deadlines

Apply for Child Care

Parent Application

Schedule Requests

Change of Hours

Extended Hours

Finals Week Request

ProCare

New Parents

Returning Parents

Tools & Resources

Pay for Child Care

Parent Handbook

Applying for Child Care

The Hourly Child Care Center provides flexible and affordable care to WSU students' children. WSU employees may use the center during the summer and throughout the year, as space is available.

PRIOR TO ATTENDING parents must submit a Parent Application.

Applications Accepted For:

Regular Care

Regular care is a set schedule each week.

Back-up Care

Back-up care is when you need alternative care. You must call at least one hour before to see if space is available.

All parents, new and returning, must apply each semester.
Priority is given to students attending in-person or virtual classes.
Applications are accepted throughout the year and approval is based on deadlines and availability.
Returning parents receive priority for enrollment up until the following deadlines:
- Spring Semester: November 28
- Summer Semester:April 24
- Fall Semester: May 1
Faculty and Staff will be approved no sooner than one week before the start of each semester.

Other Requests:

ALL PARENTS MUST SUBMIT A PARENT APPLICATION PRIOR TO SUBMITTING THESE REQUESTS

Extended Hours Requests

For block classes, specific dates, online classes, studying, tutoring, testing, etc. and accepted no sooner than the first week of the semester and approval is based on teacher and space availability..

Extended Hours

Change of Hours Request

To make a permanent change in semester schedule.

Change of Hours

Finals Week Request

To schedule finals week hours (free for students up to 12 hours).

Must have attended "Regular Care" for the entire semester.

Pre-scheduling of hours is required at the time of finals.

All other policies apply for the week.

Finals Week

Age Limit

Children ages two through nine.
Must be two years old at the time of enrollment and must be fully potty-trained.

The child needs to:

Be in underwear the entire day (no pull-ups).
Be able to manipulate clothing (push and pull-up pants).
Recognize the need to go to the bathroom.
Be able to wipe themselves with no help.
Communicate verbally or through ASL to teachers.

NOTE: First accident, the child will be changed into an extra set of their clothing. If a second accident occurs, parents will be contacted to pick up their child.

Cost

The cost for Students is $3.50 per hour.
The cost for Faculty /Staff is $6.00 per hour (starting Fall 2023 semester).
There is a non-refundable $15 application fee for students and faculty/staff.
Pre-payment for care is due every Friday before care can be provided the following week. Unused funds will carry forward to the next week.

Location & Hours

WSU Ogden

Shepherd Union, Room 322
801-626-7798
Fall Hours: Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Spring Hours: Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. & Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

* Center is open during finals but closed for breaks and holiday

Child Care Center Safety

Your child's safety is our number one priority.

All state licensing safety regulations are adhered to and regular safety and health inspections are conducted..
An evacuation plan is in place and parents are informed of the process during orientation.

Child Care Center Teachers

All Child Care Teachers receive:
- Background checks
- CPR/First Aid Training
- Child care training throughout the year

Ogden Campus: 801-626-7794 | Davis Campus: 801-395-3464