As fall approaches, there is often the need for families to search for and establish the care of loved ones. CU Boulder employee perks provide discounts and resources to help find and coordinate care.
Childcare
Bright Horizons Care Advantage (SitterCity & Years Ahead) Membership
The Boulder campus has partnered with Bright Horizons to give eligible employees access to the Care Advantage program. The program includes:
- Sittercity membership that provides employees with access to a nationwide network of caregivers with profiles that include background checks, references, reviews, pictures and more.
- Preferred enrollment status at community-accepting Bright Horizons child care centers. Contact the center for more information. Local centers include*:
- Bright Horizons Montessori at Interlocken, Broomfield
- Bright Horizons at the Ranch Reserve, Westminster
- Bright Horizons at Louisville
- Bright Horizons at East Longmont
- Tuition discounts at participating partner centers nationwide. In addition, you will receive a registration fee credit in your enrollment in a participating center. Local centers include*:
- La Petite Academy
*Eligible centers and discounts are determined by Bright Horizons. See the Care Advantage website for the most current listing of centers and discounts.
Eligibility
All University of Colorado Boulder employees and graduate students are eligible for this Bright Horizons Care Advantage membership. To activate your membership, navigate to the Bright Horizons Care Advantage website for CU employees. You will need to provide your university email address and employee or student ID number.
Find Care Through Bright Horizons
BenefitHub
As a state employer, CU Boulder's employees are eligible to participate in the State of Colorado’s employee discount program. Benefit Hub childcare discounts include*:
- The Learning Experience - 10% off
- The Learning Group Brands - 10% off ages 2 - 12 and registration fee waivers
- The Children's Courtyard of Frederick
- La Petit Academy
- KinderCare - 10% off
- Au Pair in America - 5% off
- Cultural Care Au Pair - up to $500 off
Explore Discounts With BenefitHub
* The Benefit Hub discount program is ran through the State of Colorado for state employees. Discounts and participating locations are determined through that program and are subject to change. See the Benefits Hub website for the most current listing.
Companion Care
Bright Horizons Care Advantage (SitterCity & Years Ahead) Membership
The Care Advantage program has two solutions for companion care based on your specific needs:
- The Sittercity membership provides employees with access to a nationwide network of companion and eldercare caregivers with profiles that include background checks, references, reviews, pictures and more.
- The Years Ahead membership connects you to a senior care solution that will help you understand and find the right level of care for their aging loved ones.
Eligibility
All University of Colorado Boulder employees and graduate students are eligible for this Bright Horizons Care Advantage membership. To activate your membership, navigate to the Bright Horizons Care Advantage website for CU employees. You will need to provide your university email address and employee or student ID number.
Pet Care
- Find pet sitters through the Bright Horizons Care Advantage program
- Your Sittercity membership provides access to a nationwide network of caregivers, including pet sitters! Visit the Bright Horizons Care Advantage (SitterCity & Years Ahead) Membership and select Pet Care.
- Check out Benefit Hub if you plan using Rover.com
- Create an Rover.com account and get $30 off your first booking of qualified services! Log in to BenefitsHub and choose Pets from the menu on the left.
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