Support for Parenting Students

The COMPASS Childcare Center is a federally funded program that provides childcare and subsidies to qualified undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled part-time or full-time.

COMPASS serves children ages 6 weeks – 12 years of age.

The mission of COMPASS is to create an engaging, welcoming space for children to attend, learn and play. The program establishes meaningful connections, through its design, authentic experiences and engaging books, toys and activities for all children in attendance.

COMPASS is a low to no-cost childcare center. More information on fees can be found at Payment Information. Through our COMPASS grant and Student Affairs, financial assistance is available to support eligible undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled part-time or full-time. If you are currently in need of assistance to cover the cost of childcare off campus (at an accredited organization), please complete the childcare services subsidy application on our website. These funds are intended to assist student parents with the following: before or after-school care, daycare expenses, and/or summer camp.

• Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Evening Hours (Ages 5 to 12 years old):

• Monday – Thursday: 4:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

The Southern Connecticut State University Division of Student Affairs recognizes the unique difficulties for many students who are also parents with young children. To help students who are struggling financially during the semester due to childcare/babysitting expenses for their child(ren) under 12 years old, the SCSU Office of Student Affairs sponsors a Childcare Stipend Program that offers a limited number of subsidies to eligible student parents.

Room 120 in Buley Library is a Family Friendly Study Space. This room welcomes and encourages student parents to bring their children to the library. The Family Friendly Study Space includes child-friendly furniture, books, toys, and a study area for parents.

Whether you are preparing for the birth of your child or have already welcomed your new baby home, Southern Connecticut State University is dedicated to providing programs and resources that support you at every stage of your breastfeeding journey.

The space includes several amenities, including privacy curtains, storage space, access to electrical outlets, a microwave for sterilizing accessories, and breastfeeding information.

Locations

• Buley Library
  • Room 117 is located on the first floor of the Library at the center of campus. This room can be reserved through an online room reservation system. This room is locked at all times and access is provided at the Circulation Desk. This room has two pumping stations, each with a comfy chair. For privacy, there are two hospital-grade curtains. There is also a microwave to sanitize pump accessories along with other supplies available for your use.
• College of Health and Human Services
  • Room 115 is located on the first floor of the CHHS building. This room has a changing station, a chair, a refrigerator, and cabinets filled with resources and supplies to make breastfeeding or pumping a comfortable experience on campus. The door requires a key to be unlocked; please email Vancourm1@SouthernCT.edu to reserve this space.
• Jennings Hall
  • Room 224 is located on the second floor of Jennings Hall. This room has a changing station, chairs, multiple outlets, and a bulletin board and desktop full of information and supplies to make breastfeeding or pumping a comfortable experience on campus. The door requires a key to be unlocked; please email Vancourm1@SouthernCT.edu to reserve this space.
• Wintergreen Building
  • Room 115 is located on the first floor of the Wintergreen Building on Wintergreen Ave. Many individuals enjoy utilizing this space in between work, appointments, and/or class. The room has three chairs, a changing station, and a cabinet filled with resource materials and supplies for use. The Wintergreen room is always open and locks from the inside when in use. At this time, there is no reservation system in place for this space.

Looking for childcare off-campus? There are several resources available to help you identify options in Connecticut.