--- title: Acorn Academy --- ![RGB Green Linear](https://go.vivvi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RGB%20Green%20Linear.png?width=400&height=137&name=RGB%20Green%20Linear.png) ![AA Linear Green@4x](https://go.vivvi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AA%20Linear%20Green@4x.png?width=275&height=75&name=AA%20Linear%20Green@4x.png) ![RGB Green Linear](https://go.vivvi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RGB%20Green%20Linear.png?width=400&height=137&name=RGB%20Green%20Linear.png) ![AA Linear Green@4x](https://go.vivvi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AA%20Linear%20Green@4x.png?width=275&height=75&name=AA%20Linear%20Green@4x.png) [Programs](https://go.vivvi.com/acorn-academy#hs_cos_wrapper_module_16875452331262) [Learning Model](https://go.vivvi.com/acorn-academy#hs_cos_wrapper_module_16875462705783) [Environment](https://go.vivvi.com/acorn-academy#hs_cos_wrapper_module_16875469343453_) [Summer Camp](https://go.vivvi.com/acorn-academy-summer?hsLang=en) [Register](https://go.vivvi.com/acorn-academy#hs_cos_wrapper_module_16875478391914_) Join an Open House ![teacher and toddlers doing stem activity at daycare](https://go.vivvi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/teacher%20and%20toddlers%20doing%20stem%20activity%20at%20daycare.png?width=800&height=531&name=teacher%20and%20toddlers%20doing%20stem%20activity%20at%20daycare.png "teacher and toddlers doing stem activity at daycare") # Onsite Child Care & Early Learning Elon University is partnered with Vivvi to provide onsite child care, early learning and summer camp at Acorn Academy. # About Acorn Academy # Acorn Academy offers both year round child care and summer camp. Explore here! ![HY toddler](https://go.vivvi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HY%20toddler.jpg?width=800&height=533&name=HY%20toddler.jpg "HY toddler") ### Child Care and Early Learning ### (Ages 6 weeks to 5 years) Acorn Academy is open 5 days a week, Monday through Friday, year-round for part and full time infant, toddler, two's and preschool programs.    [Register for Child Care](https://go.vivvi.com/acorn-academy#AcornAcademy) ![Summer Camp Acorn Academy](https://go.vivvi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pexels-rdne-stock-project-8033814.jpg?width=800&height=533&name=pexels-rdne-stock-project-8033814.jpg "Summer Camp Acorn Academy") ### Summer Camp ### (Ages 5-12 Years) Acorn Academy will offer summer camp for school-aged children to help families before the start of school. Camp will take place August 17th-21st.    [Register for Camp](https://go.vivvi.com/acorn-academy-summer?hsLang=en) # Child Care & Early Learning # All benefits-eligible faculty, staff and students are eligible to enroll their child or grandchild # Tuition Tuition at Acorn Academy is subsidized by Elon and is dependent on the program you choose and your salary band. Fill out the inquiry form below to receive tuition rates. # Process Registering is easy! First, fill out our "Inquiry Form" below to receive tuition rates. We'll then email you a link [t](https://go.vivvi.com/acorn-academy#toyotagetstarted)o register and move forward with enrollment. # Schedule Acorn Academy is open year-round (with limited holidays and teacher training days), 5 days per week, M-F. The center is open 7:30am - 6:00pm. # Eligibility Elon University full-time faculty, staff and students who are parents, legal guardians or grandparents are eligible to enroll their children/grandchildren. [Register for Child Care](https://go.vivvi.com/acorn-academy#AcornAcademy) # Programs ![Infant with teacher](https://go.vivvi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Infant%20with%20teacher.png?width=808&height=533&name=Infant%20with%20teacher.png "Infant with teacher") ### Infants ### (6 weeks to 12 months) Our infant program is individualized to support each baby’s growth and prioritizes exploration in a safe and loving environment.   ![Toddlers table](https://go.vivvi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Toddlers%20table.png?width=800&height=533&name=Toddlers%20table.png "Toddlers table") ### Toddlers and Twos ### (13-36 months) Toddlers acquire knowledge through active exploration. Our teachers facilitate growth by introducing structure and encouraging independent curiosity.   ![VPK Webinar](https://go.vivvi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/VPK%20Webinar.jpg?width=761&height=533&name=VPK%20Webinar.jpg "VPK Webinar") ### Preschool ### (3-5 years old) Children’s curiosity is a powerful catalyst for learning. Our teachers design evolving curriculum that aligns their interests with  development and kindergarten readiness .   [Register for Child Care](https://go.vivvi.com/acorn-academy#AcornAcademy)   # Learning Model # Research Based Curriculum Acorn Academy uses an inquiry-based curriculum that encourages children to build developmental skills through play-based activities and nurtures each child’s curiosity about the world around them. Vivvi works closely with Elon to implement a research-based learning program incorporating the most up-to-date early childhood education strategies and practices. ![Twos play time](https://go.vivvi.com/hubfs/Twos%20play%20time.png "Twos play time")   # Learning Environment # Designed for children's learning and development ![Toddler in bookcase](https://7061949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7061949/hubfs/Toddler%20in%20bookcase.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Toddler%20in%20bookcase.jpeg) Classrooms have been purposefully designed to incorporate specialized areas that animate the curriculum & philosophy. ![infant classroom](https://7061949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7061949/hubfs/UES%20classroom.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=UES%20classroom.jpg) Acorn Academy is full of natural light and designed to allow children the freedom to explore in a safe space created for them. ![Preschool classroom](https://7061949.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7061949/hubfs/Dumbo%20Preschool.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Dumbo%20Preschool.jpg) Each classroom has dedicated areas designed specifically for learning to come alive through play.   # Get Started # Ready to enroll? Start Here! ### 1. Inquiry Form (required) Complete the inquiry form below and we'll email you tuition rates, and a link to register. ### 2. Registration Form (required) Once you review tuition and are ready to take the next step, complete your registration form (you'll find the link in your email!) to tell us more about your family. ### Register Here ### Inquiry Form   ![RGB Green Stacked](https://go.vivvi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RGB%20Green%20Stacked.png?width=350&height=319&name=RGB%20Green%20Stacked.png) ### Not ready to enroll? Sign up for more information here: - [FAQs](https://go.vivvi.com/acorn-academy-faqs?hsLang=en) - [Careers](https://vivvi.com/careers) - [(743) 727-1101](tel:7437271101) - [Operated by Vivvi](https://vivvi.com/) - [acornacademy@vivvi.com](mailto:acornacademy@vivvi.com) - [Privacy Policy](https://vivvi.com/privacy-policy) - [Cookie Policy](https://vivvi.com/cookie-policy)