Childcare Resources

As a parent, you want the best for your child and that starts with great childcare. 

• Our university offers childcare through our Child Development Center (https://childdevelopment.appstate.edu/), which is located just a couple minutes from campus. "Student Families: Children of degree seeking, full time App State students actively enrolled in programs of study receive priority." For more information, contact earlycare@appstate.edu. To apply: (https://childdevelopment.appstate.edu/apply) 
  • Student Families:

    • Parent(s) must be enrolled at Appalachian for at least twelve undergraduate hours/ six graduate hours per semester and be degree seeking. Any other circumstances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

• Lucy Brock Child Development Lab School (https://lucybrock.appstate.edu/families) offers childcare for faculty, staff, and students on campus. Lucy Brock is located on campus, which makes for easy access for families who are on campus frequently.
• The Children’s Council of Watauga County (http://www.thechildrenscouncil.org/child-care-related-services.html) offers a list of other childcare providers in the community. They have resources for families, early childhood professionals, and also a calendar of community events.