Jesselton University College (JUC) is proud to provide free on-campus childcare facilities to support students and staff who are balancing academic or professional responsibilities with parenthood. This initiative reflects the university’s long term commitment to inclusive education, gender equality, and institutional support for work life balance. It contributes directly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 4 Quality Education and Goal 5 Gender Equality, by ensuring that caregiving responsibilities do not become barriers to access, retention, or success in higher education.
The childcare facility is open to all JUC students and staff during academic hours and is located conveniently within the university’s main campus. Designed with accessibility and safety in mind, the space offers a clean, engaging, and welcoming environment equipped with child friendly furnishings, interactive play zones, and learning tools that encourage positive early childhood development.
Priority access is given to recent mothers, especially those from underrepresented groups or B40 households, allowing them to continue their education or employment without disruption. This service also supports single parents, part time learners, and staff members with young children, enhancing their ability to fully participate in campus life, lectures, training sessions, and university events.
By removing practical and financial barriers related to childcare, JUC is actively promoting equitable participation in higher education. This facility is not just a convenience. It is a strategic intervention that enables mothers to stay enrolled, graduate on time, pursue career growth, and fully engage in academic and professional opportunities.
The free childcare facility is part of JUC’s broader family friendly campus model and will continue to evolve based on user feedback, emerging needs, and institutional review. It serves as a practical example of JUC’s commitment to gender inclusive policy implementation and community wellbeing, reinforcing the belief that no student or staff member should have to choose between education and caregiving.
