Infant & Toddler

The coronavirus outbreak has upended our lives, as we continue to face unprecedented disruptions. The good news? You are capable of giving everything your child needs within the walls of your home. We know infants and toddlers need lots of love, attention and stimulation to thrive. Here we offer suggestions and resources to assist you in supporting your young children and creating a thriving learning environment at home during the pandemic.

2022 Summer Camp and Activities Resources 

Child Care Resources and Support  

• On-site Child Care Operations during COVID-19
• Other Child Care Options during COVID-19
• Learn about child care options with Back-Up Care
• Find in-home, outdoor/forest programs, microschools and center-based child care programs near you with Wonderschool
• Seeking a nanny? Take the stress out of your search
• Hiring a nanny? Find tips for being a good employer during the pandemic
• On-site child care center questions? Read the COVID-19 Child Care FAQ
• Find out if child care is an essential business in your state
• Help your child cope with the return to child care

NOTE: As part of Stanford University's employee benefit programs, you have access to certain resources which you may use to find care and other service providers meeting your unique needs and budget. Your use of these services is at your sole risk. You are responsible for the care/services you arrange, including the quality and the cost of the care/services, and for conducting any desired criminal records checks or other screening on any potential providers. Stanford University does not employ, recommend, endorse or screen any providers. Stanford University makes no representations or warranties about the quality of the care or other services provided by the providers or other third parties or about your interactions or dealings with any such parties.

Virtual Learning Resources for Children and Families 

• Children 0-5? Play, learn and grow together with The Early Learning Lab App
• Explore Bright Horizons library of enriching activities at World at Home
• View simple learning activities to do with your baby
• Learn engaging activities to do with your newborn
• Explore at-home activities to engage your infant while social distancing

Webinars, Workshops and Events 

• Join Bright Horizons for a WorkLife parenting workshop
• Join a monthly postpartum discussion group
• Join Back After Baby Bonding Leave Ends (BABBLE) workshop
• Join a parent workshop or parenting support chat at Parents Place
• Join Bright Horizons early childhood education experts for tips and information for learning and living at home