Northern Illinois University

Commuter and Non-Traditional Student Services

Woman helping children

Resources for Parents


We understand students, faculty, and staff who are parents need to

be aware of available resources at NIU and in the community.  


Children Group PictureOn-Campus Child Care

NIU Campus Child Care 

  • 815-753-0125
  • Fax: 815-753-8502

NIU Child Developmental Lab

  • Gabel Hall 169-170
  • 815-753-1150

 

Off-Campus Child Care

Community Coordinated Child Care ~ 4Cs  

This organization assists parents in finding reliable child care, on campus and off campus, and will help with financial assistance for child care costs for those who qualify.

  • 155 N. Third Street, Suite 300, DeKalb, IL 60115
  • 815-758-8149 ext. 221 or (800) 848-8727 toll free  
  • Fax: 815-758-5662

Child Developmental Lab

The Child Development Lab is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and has three mixed-age classrooms: two infant/toddler/two classrooms for children between the ages of six weeks and three years, and one preschool classroom for children between the ages of three and seven years.

We are a developmental based program which uses Emergent Curriculum. Our curriculum fosters the development of the whole child including language, cognitive, emotional, social and physical domains.

  • Address: Northern Illinois University, Child Developmental Laboratory, Gabel 169-170, DeKalb, Il 60115
  • Phone: 815-753-1150
  • Fax: 815-752-0023
  • Website: Child Developmental Lab


Registration to enroll your children to DeKalb School District and Sycamore Community Schools

Are you moving into Dekalb, Sycamore, or a nearby community and want to enroll your children into school? The following link will provide you with a listing of all schools within DeKalb School District and Sycamore Community Schools along with the most current registration information.

Link: DeKalb and Sycamore Schools


NIU College Parents' Group

The College Parents' Group is a support group for students who have children. The group has speakers, outings, camraderie, food, and fun! Please visit the College Parents' Group website to get the most current information. You can also check out their brochure.


Mamasource.com

Mamasource.com is a private website for moms, which is safe, local, and free. Find the advice, referrals, and insight you need in a supportive community of moms helping moms.


iVillage.com

iVillage.com is an one stop shop for information geared towards women. It contains information on health, diet, pregnancy, beauty, and style and much more.


RESOURCES FOR FATHERS

About.com provides resources for expected fathers, fathers who are married, and single fathers.

Fathers' Forum Online provides resources for fathers including Single Fathers, Large Parenting Sites, Fathers' Resources, Child Specific, Family Oriented, Divorce Resources, Essays and Literature, Magazine and Newsletters, and International resources.