Family Resources

Family Support

There are a variety of resources available right here at Stanford and in the immediate area:

• ParentNet Listserv

  • This email list is run through the WorkLife Office and is open to all Stanford affiliates. Topics covered include childcare, parenting advice and tips, items for sale, playgroups, and family events and outings.

• Escondido Village Family Fund

  • The Escondido Family Fund was established in 1988 by a gift from anonymous donors to provide rent subsidies to graduate student families with two or more children, living in Escondido Village.

• Stanford University Graduate Family Grant Program

  • Graduate students with dependent children may apply for a Family Grant, and receive up to $10,000 in need-based funding to cover childcare, healthcare, and other living expenses.

• Parents’ Club of Palo Alto and Menlo Park

• Connecting Baby Monitors & Home Cameras to Wifi

• Family Programs and Events

Preschools

This list is compiled from past partners and is certainly not exhaustive, but it's a great place to start!

• First Congo Nursery School

• Menlo Atherton Cooperative Nursery School

• PreSchool Family

• Stratford School

Childcare, Babysitting, & Nannies

Whether it’s for date night or care during your work hours, you might need some help:

• Stanford Cardinal at Work Childcare Resources

• Graduate Life Office Childcare Resources

• Care.com

• Stanford Park Nannies

Elementary Schools

Wonderful schools, some just a short walk from campus:

• Great Schools

• Las Lomitas Elementary School District

• Menlo Park City School District

• Palo Alto Unified School District

Be sure to check out the Arts, Athletics, Attractions, & Entertainment

page for fun and educational family opportunities! >>