Sakarya University (SAU) publicly lists “Facilities for Childcare” among its official Student Access resources, as part of its Sustainability and access governance framework. The Sustainability page on childcare explains the existence of an on‑campus kindergarten and references the SAU Foundation Schools; the Personnel page likewise reiterates that a campus kindergarten operates for staff with preschool‑age children. These facilities continued in 2024. These statements evidence a formal, institutional childcare infrastructure located on or affiliated with campus.
The Student Access overview, Measures, and Policies pages consistently include childcare as one of the support mechanisms ensuring inclusive participation for members of the University community, reinforcing the role of childcare as an access enabler. In addition, the Maternity and Paternity Policies page (aligned with Law No. 657, regulating maternity, paternity, and breastfeeding entitlements) situates childcare within the broader parental‑support ecosystem.
Having childcare facilities, SAU provides family‑friendly learning and engagement spaces. The University Library opened a dedicated Children’s Library (announced on 9 August 2023) and continued to run children‑focused activities throughout 2024–2025. The continuity of this service is documented in the Library’s 2024 Administrative Report and further confirmed by active programming on the Children’s Library Instagram account (including posts dated 31 December 2024). The Children’s Library's Instagram account contains some event series, and the ongoing availability of the Children’s Library and the childcare references within Student Access pages together demonstrate that SAU sustains an environment supportive of both students and staff with family responsibilities.
Overall, the 2024 evidence confirms that childcare and family‑friendly facilities were maintained and visible on campus. the institutional documentation and continuing practice indicate a family‑inclusive campus that enables study continuity for new mothers and parents.
