Childcare & Family Support

Take advantage of on-campus childcare, parent support classes, and other resources for families while you’re an SPSCC student.

On-Campus Childcare

On-campus childcare is available and provided by Serendipity Children's Center. The center is located in Building 20 and provides care for children ages six weeks to 5 years. Childcare is available for students, staff, and the community, based on availability. Visit the center's website below for current childcare rates.

Serendipity Children's Center Website

Other Local Childcare Options

• Childcare Aware of Washington is a nonprofit that seeks to help every child receive high-quality childcare by providing resources and referrals to families.
• Find Childcare Washington is a great resource to help find local childcare providers.
• Parent Education is available through local co-op preschools.

Paying for Childcare

Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families provides a list of childcare resources and support services specifically for Washington residents, specifically childcare subsidy programs, the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP), and Head Start Preschools Program.

Additionally, ChildCare.gov provides a list of assistance programs for each branch of the armed services.

Additional Resources

The Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program (WIC) provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, monthly checks for healthy food, and health screening referrals.

Nursing mothers can find a private Lactation Room at the Olympia Campus in Bldg. 22, 2nd Floor, just to the right of the One Stop.