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Wake Forest University has partnered with KinderCare Learning Companies for Employers to establish a third-party operated child care and early education center at the University Corporate Center. The center is now open with priority enrollment for Wake Forest faculty, staff, and students and affiliate employees who work full-time at a Wake Forest property.

KinderCare has more than 50 years of experience providing early childhood care and education and has the most nationally-accredited early learning centers of any private provider in the country. KinderCare also has experience partnering with higher education institutions to provide employer-sponsored child care and early education opportunities.

KinderCare at Wake Forest University provides infant through pre-k care. Effective March 20, 2025, the center achieved 5-Star NC quality-rated licensure and will apply for National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation once eligible.


KinderCare at Wake Forest University

Virtual Tour

Take a peek inside the new KinderCare at Wake Forest University with this virtual tour.

KinderCare Learning Companies

Enrollment Questions

Interested families may call the center directly at 336.666.5620 to inquire about enrollment, tuition rates, and more.


Priority Enrollment Groups & Tuition

As an employer-sponsored child care facility, Wake Forest University faculty, staff, and students on the Primary Campus (which includes Wake Downtown and Graylyn) receive priority enrollment and tuition rates. You must be logged into your WFU email to view the tuition document. The chart below outlines additional enrollment groups in order of waitlist priority.

GroupEligible Dependents
1Siblings of those already enrolled (after the initial enrollment period)
2Reynolda Campus (including Graylyn and Wake Downtown) employees and degree-seeking students
3Reynolda House employees; School of Medicine employees and degree-seeking students; AHWFB Medical Center employees; affiliate employees (Budd Group, Follett, Harvest Table) who work full-time at a WFU property
4Community members

Frequently Asked Questions

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