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Childcare Facility at UC Davis Health

Make Your Meetings More Active

  • Include items on your meeting agenda that require participants to get out of their seats (breakout groups, stand and write ideas on an easel).
  • Choose movement friendly meeting locations (walkable neighborhoods, on-site gym, nearby park).
  • Hire a professional instructor (pilates, yoga, tai chi, stretching, Zumba) to lead a class before or during the meeting.
  • Point out the stairs and encourage attendees to use them. Consider including the location of stairs in meeting directions or putting arrows to the stairs in front of elevators.
  • Organize a group walk early in the morning, during a break or before/after dinner.
  • Consider incorporating standing ovations after each speaker to encourage participants to stand and stretch.

Standing Breaks

  • At least once an hour, participants should be encouraged to stand up to improve blood circulation, boost metabolism, and relieve physical discomfort from sitting for prolonged periods of time.
  • Announce that it is fine to stand up and move around, as needed. If possible, provide raised tables for those electing to stand during the meeting.

Stretch Breaks

  • Stretch breaks help participants wake up their bodies and minds.
  • Encourage people to stand up and stretch in place.
  • Try playing a Healthy UC Davis WakeBreak video! These instructor-led stretch videos range from 4 to 15 minutes. 

Breathing Exercise

  • Focused breathing is an energizing activity that can help relax and clear your mind. Simply inhale for four seconds, hold it for seven seconds, and exhale for eight seconds.

Suggested Activity Agendas

LENGTH OF MEETINGSTANDING BREAKSTRETCH BREAKSBREATHING BREAKSMOVEMENT BREAKSWALKING BREAKS
50 - 60 minx x  
2 - 4 hoursxxxx 
All Dayxxxxx

Bright Path to Learning Child Development Center

  • Where is the center located?
  • Bright Path to Learning is located at 6011 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento. 
  • Who operates the center?
  • Bright Path to Learning is operated by Bright Horizons.  Bright Horizons operates over 700 centers across the country and is committed to high-quality early childhood education including, NAEYC Accreditation standards. Additionally, Bright Horizons successfully operates centers in the Sacramento area including our Hutchison Child Development Center on the Davis campus.
  • How many child care slots are available for UC Davis affiliates?
  • UC Davis staff, faculty and students will have an estimated minimum 70 designated slots once we are at capacity.  The center has capacity for 214 children and will serve children ages 6 weeks through 6 years.
  • Is there UC Davis affiliate list priority?
  • There will be equal priority for UC Davis affiliates. Affiliates are defined as any personnel or student with an active student or employee UCD ID including students, residents, fellows, post-docs, faculty and other academic personnel. Employees must be core-eligible benefit recipients (at least 43.75% employment). Registration and waitlists are managed by the operator, Bright Horizons. Any unused partner slots will be offered to the other partners (UCDH, SMUD and Sac State) and then offered to the community at large. 
  • Where can interested parties schedule a tour and learn more?
  • https://child-care-preschool.brighthorizons.com/CA/Sacramento/brightpath
  • Is there subsidized care?
  • While the overall center is subsidized by the three partners (construction/renovation, rent maintenance), individual rates are not subsidized by UC Davis. Please note that UC Davis students are eligible for the Student Parent Child Care Grant and can utilize those funds to assist in payment to the center.
  • What is the tuition?
  • The rates are slightly below Sacramento market value for the level/quality of care provided per benchmarking from 2022. Contact the center regarding current tuition for UC Davis affiliates.
  • Who is the liaison between UCDH and this new center?
  • WorkLife manages Child and Family Services for staff and students at UCD and UCDH including all affiliated Child Development Centers. Contact us at worklife@ucdavis.edu
  • How do I enroll?

  • Please follow this link to begin the registration / enrollment process:  https://child-care-preschool.brighthorizons.com/CA/Sacramento/brightpath