Childcare Facilities for Students at Universitas Padjadjaran demonstrate the university’s commitment to supporting student parents, particularly recent mothers, in continuing their education. Unpad provides accessible childcare facilities designed to create a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children while their parents attend classes or academic activities. These facilities help reduce barriers for women in higher education, promoting equal opportunities and work-life balance for student parents.
Pusat Perawatan Anak Sehat (PUSPA) Childcare Facility for Students at Universitas Padjadjaran
Universitas Padjadjaran operates the Pusat Perawatan Anak Sehat (PUSPA), an integrated childcare and early childhood education facility designed to support female students and staff with children, enabling them to continue their academic and professional activities effectively. PUSPA combines daycare services with early childhood education (PAUD), providing comprehensive care that integrates biological, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects. In addition to childcare, the facility also conducts growth and development monitoring, reflecting Unpad’s holistic approach to family well-being and education inclusivity.
PUSPA’s vision is to serve as a center for healthy child development, fostering an environmentally conscious and technology-literate generation. Its mission includes providing nursing care for healthy children, technology-based early education, and comprehensive healthcare services for the university community. The center also functions as a hub for research and community service in child development, positioning itself as part of Unpad’s educational and innovation ecosystem. This initiative demonstrates Unpad’s strong commitment to supporting student mothers’ access to education.
Childcare and Early Education Services at PUSPA
PUSPA provides childcare services for children aged two months to six years, operating Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The program covers essential care services including nutrition, personal hygiene, rest, playtime, and physical and psychological independence training. These services offer flexibility for female students and academic staff to manage academic responsibilities while ensuring their children’s well-being. The safe and stimulating environment at PUSPA promotes a family-friendly campus ecosystem that supports women’s continued participation in higher education.
In addition to core services, PUSPA offers supplementary programs such as growth detection and stimulation, health checkups, infant massage, baby gym, and a lactation corner for breastfeeding mothers. The early education curriculum includes subjects such as religion, literacy, numeracy, culture, arts, sports, and English delivered through play-based and creativity-enhancing methods. This initiative underscores Unpad’s dedication to creating an inclusive academic environment that empowers women to pursue education and motherhood simultaneously.