Mission:
To provide convenient and affordable high quality care and education for children six weeks to five years old while their parents pursue education at NDSU.
Vision:
An environment where NDSU students and their children develop skills to flourish in life.
For questions or inquiries, call (701) 231-5203.
Summer and Fall 2025 Reservation Dates
Please note that a reservation for the summer does not guarantee a spot for the fall semester.
April 10 - Undergraduate students with children currently enrolled in the Wellness Center Child Care may make reservations.
April 24 - Graduate students with children currently enrolled in the Wellness Center Child Care and undergraduate students whose children are not currently enrolled in the Wellness Center Child Care may make reservations.
May 8 - Graduate students whose children are not currently enrolled at the Wellness Center Child Care may make reservations.
If you are interested in having your child receive care, please complete the reservation form at this link and send it along with your class schedule to Mari Quittschreiber, Site Coordinator, at Mari.Quittschreiber@ndsu.edu. Students must include their class schedules in order to make a reservation. Reservation applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis by the priority reservations listed above. Please note completing the application does not guarantee a spot for the child. The Site Coordinator will determine if there is space available and will contact parents to arrange a time for a parent pre-enrollment conference, where they will sign the contract and pay the $25 reservation fee. Parents may wish to schedule a tour of the Wellness Center Child Care.
Hours of Service
ACADEMIC YEAR
Mon - Fri: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sat & Sun: Closed
(subject to change)
SUMMER HOURS
Mon - Fri: 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sat & Sun: Closed
The Child Care follows the Academic Dates & Deadlines calendar and is closed for holidays and semester breaks
To view current academic year closures, refer to Academic Dates & Deadlines calendar.
Contact
![]() Mari Quittschreiber Child Care Site Coordinator Mari.Quittschreiber@ndsu.edu (701) 231-5219 | ![]() Pam Machtell Child Care Lead Teacher Pamela.Machtell@ndsu.edu (701) 231-5203 | ![]() Sheyenne Risher Child Care Lead Teacher Sheyenne.Hill@ndsu.edu (701) 231-5203 |