Basic Information and Tuition Rates

FEELC is a North Carolina 5-star licensed child care center.

FEELC is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

FEELC is a not-for profit center located on the NIEHS/EPA campus, open to the public.

  

FEELC Bi-Weekly Tuition Rates (Effective August 8, 2025)* 

FEELC Operating Hours 7:30 am to 5:30 pm 


With Federal Discount  Non-Federal Rate 

Infant  $911 $1006

Toddler  $855 $957 

Middler  $779 $870

PreK  $745  $843 

* Tuition includes diapers, wipes, formula, meals (breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack).

FEELC Executive Director: Amy Walters

awalters@firstenvironments.org

919-541-1461 (office)

984-234-9301 (cell)

Wait List Information:

 

The average wait period can vary.  Once we receive your wait list form and registration fee we will do our best to give an estimated wait time. For more wait list information and to register for the FE wait list, please download the Wait List Registration Form (PDF). More information on our enrollment policies and procedures can be found in the Parent Handbook Enrollment Polices & Procedures section.

It is recommended that you look for alternative child care options for a back-up plan.  One source of information is the North Carolina State Division of Child Development Child Care Facility Search website: http://ncchildcaresearch.dhhs.state.nc.us/search.asp

Please contact Amy Walters for information about the wait list at

awalters@firstenvironments.org or feelcadmin@firstenvironments.org

Visiting our center:

If you would like to set up a tour of FEELC, please contact Amy Walters awalters@firstenvironments.org.

Currently, we are postponing in person tours until January 2026. Coming soon is a self guided tour that will be avaliable on our website.

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Last updated: 9/4/2025