Child care and early learning
Elon has partnered with Vivvi to provide employer sponsored child care and early learning at our new campus opening Spring 2025. Explore this page for information about your benefit and how to stay tuned while we build.
About the Partnership
Location
Elon’s child care center is being built and operated in partnership with Vivvi, and will be conveniently located on the South Campus.
Schedule
Elon’s child care center is under construction now and is slated to open Spring 2025. It will be open year-round, 5 days per week, M-F.
Process
To get started, please fill out the information form below. We will be sending email updates with construction updates and deadlines to apply through this list.
Programs
Infants (6 wks - 1 yr)
Our infant program is individualized to support each baby’s growth and prioritizes exploration in a safe and loving environment.
Toddlers and Two's
Toddlers acquire knowledge through active exploration. Our teachers facilitate growth by introducing structure as well as encouraging independent curiosity.
The Vivvi Learning Model
Inquiry Based Curriculum
The Vivvi learning model fosters the joy of learning through play and themes inspired by children’s curiosity. By observing and reflecting on children's interests, our teachers design rotating units of study aligned to developmentally appropriate learning milestones.
Spaces
4 Feet and Below
Vivvi spaces look beautiful to adults, but they are truly designed for children. From ballet bars with mirrors for curious babies' social and gross motor development to training toilets for growing toddlers, every inch is intentional.
Information Form
Share your name and email and we'll keep you updated!
(please note that signing up for this list is not a formal application and does not add you to a waitlist)
- How can I put my child on a waitlist?
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- We have not yet opened registration for Elon’s child care center, and expect to do so about six months prior to opening. Please add yourself to our information form to stay informed about when we launch registration.
- What is Vivvi and how is Elon partnering with them?
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- Vivvi provides child care and early learning for today’s families. Elon has partnered with Vivvi to develop a hiqh-quality child care and early learning program for children of our staff, faculty and students. Elon’s child care center is scheduled to open in Spring 2025 on Elon’s campus, and will align the exceptional quality families deserve with the flexibility they need.
- Are all employees of Elon and enrolled students eligible for care at Elon’s child care center or are there prioritized members of the community?
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- As an employer-sponsored child care facility, Elon University full-time faculty, staff and students receive priority enrollment and tuition rates.
- Can other members of our community enroll at Elon’s child care center?
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- No, at this time, Elon’s child care center is only open to full-time employees of Elon and enrolled students.
- When will Elon’s child care center open?
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- Elon’s child care center is scheduled to open in Spring 2025, dependent upon timely construction and licensing.
- What is the location?
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- The new child care center will be conveniently located on South Campus [near the Psychology and Human Service Studies building]
- What is Elon’s child care center’s capacity?
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- Elon’s child care center can accommodate up to 30 children.
- What ages will the school serve?
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- Elon’s child care center will offer child care and early learning for infants and toddlers, from ages 6 weeks through 36 months.
- Is Elon’s child care center open during University breaks and over the summer?
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- Yes, Elon’s child care center will be open during University breaks and over the summer, with the exception of some U.S. holidays and professional development days for Elon’s child care center staff and faculty. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive, dependable child care and learning solution for working parents.
- What are the tuition rates?
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- We’ll be able to share more information about tuition as we get closer to opening.
- What is the learning style for Elon’s child care center?
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- Elon’s child care center will use 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 is working closely with Elon to implement a research-based learning program incorporating the most up-to-date early childhood education strategies and practices.
- What are your teacher’s qualifications?
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- Elon’s child care center will be filled with caring, passionate and expert educators who will bring its unique curriculum to life, and provide each child with the tools they need to reach their developmental milestones and inspire a lifelong love of learning.
- Is there an application process?
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- Once we open registration, families should fill out our application with their desired start date and schedule. Elon’s child care center will accept children based on available space in each specific classroom for your preferred schedule. We believe that every parent and child deserves child care and we do not implement a screening process for admissions.
- Is there a sibling discount?
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- We’ll be able to share more information about this as we get closer to opening.
- Are meals going to be provided?
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- We’ll be able to share more information about this as we get closer to opening.
- What are the hours and days available?
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- Elon’s child care center will be open five days a week throughout the year, with hours supportive of staff, faculty and student schedules. We’ll be able to share more information about specific hours as we get closer to opening.
- How can I stay in the know about Elon’s child care center?
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- Please sign up for more information by filling out the information form above.
- Please sign up for more information by filling out the information form above.
- Who do I contact with additional questions?
- For more information, please contact the Elon Office of Human Resources at hr@elon.edu; 336-278-5560