Beaver Beginnings Child Care Center
On April 14, 2026, KinderCare announced their decision to cease partnering with OSU on the provision of child care. For additional information, please visit our FAQ website.
Care.com
OSU's Office of Work Life offers limited subsidies for a 1-month premium subscription to Care.com, beginning October 1, 2025. Subsidies are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Please find the application on the Office of Work Life's page. You will have access to view thousands of provider profiles, view references, and request background checks. Care.com also continues to offer a tier of free, basic membership available to anyone who would like to search for providers. You can read about the difference between a Basic (free) Membership and a Premium Membership here.
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Child Development Center
The OSU Child Development Center is a student training and research program that gleans from and contributes to the knowledge base of child development and early care and education programming, to enhance the positive experience of all children.
For students, staff and faculty
Contact
Kathleen McDonnell, Director
541-737-2516
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KidSpirit
KidSpirit strives to serve as a leader in providing children and youth with intentional, high quality, equitable learning experiences that promote positive interactions among adults & peers. Throughout the academic year KidSpirit offers school aged programming during public school breaks and weather closures. During the summer, KidSpirit offers half and full day child and youth programming. Scholarships may be available for qualifying students or employees.
For students, staff and faculty
Contact
541-737-5437