Rates
Review the cost of tuition for children at UNC Health Johnston’s Early Learning Center in Smithfield. Rates may change annually.
| Child’s Age |
Twice-Monthly Tuition |
Monthly Tuition |
| Infant (6 weeks through 12 months old) |
$566 |
$1,132 |
| Toddler (13 months through 23 months old) |
$566 |
$1,132 |
| 2 years old |
$529 |
$1,058 |
| 3 years old |
$483.50 |
$967 |
| 4-5 year olds |
$483.50 |
$967 |
Sibling Discount
If you enroll more than one child, you’ll get a 5% discount for the student with the lowest tuition.
Payment Options
You may pay every other week or once a month. We accept vouchers from the North Carolina Division of Social Services (DSS).
Standard Fees
Keep in mind these additional fees:
- Annual registration: $100 nonrefundable fee due each January
- Deposit: $150 per child ($100 nonrefundable fee for annual registration fee plus $50 that we’ll apply to the first week’s tuition)
- Late pickup fee: $30 per 15 minutes
- Late payment fee: $10 due the first business day of the month. If we do not get payment after the third day, we cannot care for your child.
- Nonsufficient funds fee (bounced check): $35
