Frequently Asked Questions
- When will the new childcare center open?
- Can I put my child on a waitlist for the new childcare center?
- What ages will be served at the new center?
- Where will the new center be located on campus?
- How much will the childcare tuition be for the new center?
- What is the capacity of the new center?
- How many infants will be served?
- How many infants – 2-year-olds will be served?
- Who will be eligible to use the center?
- What will be the hours of operation?
- What enrollment schedules will be offered?
- How will the enrollment process be handled?
- Will the center be open or closed for holiday breaks?
- Which accreditations will the center have?
- What childcare resources are available before the new center opens?
- What is the impact to ECDC?
- When will the new childcare center open?
The center is scheduled to open in Summer 2025. More information will be shared as construction begins.
- Can I put my child on a waitlist for the new childcare center?
There is not a current waitlist available, as we are in the early planning stages of building the childcare center. More information will be made available as the opening of the center approaches.
- What ages will be served at the new center?
The center will serve children 6 weeks to 3 years old.
- Where will the new center be located on campus?
The childcare center will be located on the north edge of campus near White Field, Beichner Hall (home of the Family Resource Center that serves students), and The Landings at Notre Dame apartments.
- How much will the childcare tuition be for the new center?
The tuition rates will be a sliding scale based on family income level.
- What is the capacity of the new center?
The capacity is 168 children with a focus on infant through 2 year old rooms.
- How many infants will be served?
The exact number of infants has not been determined yet, as we are in the early planning stages of building the childcare center. More information will be made available as the opening of the center approaches.
- How many infants – 2-year-olds will be served?
The exact number of infants – 2-year-olds has not been determined yet, as we are in the early planning stages of building the childcare center. More information will be made available as the opening of the center approaches.
- Who will be eligible to use the center?
The childcare center will be available to Notre Dame faculty, staff, and students.
- What will be the hours of operation?
Hours of operation have not been determined yet, as we are in the early planning stages of building the childcare center. More information will be made available as the opening of the center approaches.
- What enrollment schedules will be offered?
Enrollment schedules have not been determined yet, as we are in the early planning stages of building the childcare center. More information will be made available as the opening of the center approaches.
- How will the enrollment process be handled?
The enrollment process not been determined yet, as we are in the early planning stages of building the childcare center. More information will be made available as the opening of the center approaches.
- Will the center be open or closed for holiday breaks?
An annual calendar has not been determined yet, as we are in the early planning stages of building the childcare center. More information will be made available as the opening of the center approaches.
- Which accreditations will the center have?
KinderCare is the most accredited provider in early childhood education. Almost 100% of their centers are accredited through organizations like NAEYC, the nation’s leader in preschool accreditation. This new child care facility will be NAEYC accredited.
- What childcare resources are available before the new center opens?
Notre Dame HR offers many family-friendly resources that can be reviewed on the Family Services website.
- What is the impact to ECDC?
ECDC and KinderCare will collaborate to serve our campus for child care needs. There will be no impact to ECDC, as their current offerings will not change. For more information you may review the ECDC website.