Get on a list for childcare ASAP
Childcare, particularly for the youngest, is scarce. Find childcare providers here and get baby on their waiting lists right away!
Childcare ListsChild Care Assistance
WVU and the State of WV offer several programs that can be used to offset the cost of childcare. Learn more about these at the link below.
Childcare AssistanceMon Health Perinatal Education Program
Classes that help to prepare for baby. There is a modest fee for each class.
Mon Health ClassesMon General Hospital Birthing Center
304-598-12001200 J.D. Anderson Dr.
Morgantown, WV 26505
If you are considering a more secluded and tailored birthing experience Mon General’s Birthing Center may be a good option! They provide suites to expecting mothers and the option of a water birth. They also provide parenting classes, breastfeeding help, and aftercare just as Ruby Memorial Hospital does.
Mon HealthBirthing CenterMountaineer Kid Zone (MKZ)
304-293-00262001 Kittie Blakemore Dr
Email: CampusRecKids@mail.wvu.edu
Offers up to two hours of drop-in childcare for children ages 6 weeks to 8 years, with access based on capacity. Parents/guardians must be Rec Center members and remain in the Rec Center.
Mountaineer Kid ZonePregnancy and Lactation Policies
WVU has many supports and resources for pregnant students, faculty, and staff as well as new parents.
PoliciesPlease also check out the lactation policy for planning after baby is born.
Lactation/Breastfeeding PoliciesOnline Toolkit for pregnant and parenting students, postdocs, faculty, and administrators. See how Title IX protects you.
Title lXRuby Memorial Hospital Childbirth Classes
855-988-22731 Medical Center Dr.
Morgantown, WV 26505
Offers Lamaze classes that are tailored to first time parents from 6-8:30 pm in sessions of three costing $60. They also offer a one-time only, 2 hour “refresher course” ($30) for those who are pregnant again and need updated information on the birthing process.
Ruby Memorial ClassesWVU Children's Midwife Care
855-988-2273Provides prenatal care and support during childbirth. Midwives help women and others develop birth plans and make decisions about pain management during labor. WVU’s midwives are also trained to identify unexpected emergency situations during childbirth. The midwife group works in partnership with WVU obstetrics and gynecology physicians.
WVU Children's Midwife CareWest Virginia Breastfeeding Alliance
1-800-944-9662409 Echols Lane
Lewisburg WV, 24901
Seeks to improve the health of West Virginians by working collaboratively to protect, promote, and educate the community about breastfeeding.
West Virginia Breastfeeding AllianceWIC WV
304-598-51811000 Elmer Prince Dr.
Morgantown WV, 26505
Provides many services to mothers including food and baby formula assistance. They also offer HealthBites, a class on good nutrition, healthy pregnancy, and nursing your baby.
WIC WVInitial steps on your journey. See also Pregnancy and Childbirth for more info.
Some Local Morgantown Spots
Parent's Place
PO Box 1307
Morgantown, WV 26507
Email: info@parentsplacewv.org
Non-drop off early education/nursery school and support group Monday – Friday, 9:30 – 11:30am. Most members attend 1– 2 days a week.
Parent's PlaceWV University Child Learning Center
304-293-4866201 Laurel Street
Programs for infants, toddlers/twos, preschool, kindergarten prep, school aged, summer program, for ages 2 months to 12 years. Intended to serve the childcare needs WVU students and employees. The Center boasts large classrooms, a private space for nursing mothers, an indoor play space, and a fenced natural outdoor play yard with separate areas for preschoolers and those under three.
WVU Child Learning CenterWVU Nursery School
304-293-2110195 Laurel St, Morgantown, WV 26505
Associated with the WVU Child Development Lab, educated-focused preschool program. Serves ages 3-5, used for teaching/training WVU students in child development
WVU Nursery School