Tuition & Fees
See this year’s tuition and fees charts below.
Academic Programs
September 2025 – June 2026| Program | Hours | 5 Days | 3 Days* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toddler, Half Day (walking to 3 years old) | 8:45am – 11:45am | $13,350 | $9,375* |
| Toddler, Full Day (walking – 3 years old) | 8:45am – 2:45pm | $17,950 | $12,650* |
| Primary, Half Day** (3 – 5 years old) | 8:45am – 11:45am | $12,725 | $8,800* |
| Primary, Full Day (3 – 5 years old) | 8:45am – 2:45pm | $16,775 | $11,850* |
| Primary, Full Day Kindergarten | 8:45am – 2:45pm | $16,775 | N/A |
| Lower Elementary (Grades 1 – 3) | 8:30am – 3:00pm | $15,650 | N/A |
| Upper Elementary (Grades 4 – 6) | 8:30am – 3:00pm | $16,600 | N/A |
| Middle School (Grades 7 – 8) | 8:30am – 3:00pm | $17,500 | N/A |
*The 3-day option is available for children 3 years old and younger.
*There is also a possibility your child may miss participating in Music and/or language class if it is scheduled on a day your child is not in attendance.
** Add-on lunch, 11:45 am – 12:45 pm is available for half-day primary children pending availability: $2,275/school year (5 days), $1,600/school year (3 days).
Sibling discounts on tuition amounts only are offered as follows:
- The contract with the greatest dollar value remains at full price.
- The contract with the second highest dollar value will be discounted by 20%.
- The contract with the third highest dollar value will be discounted at 50%.
Note: One child must be enrolled with a 5-day, full day contract in order for siblings to qualify for any discounts.
Extended Care Programs
September 2025 – June 2026| Program | Hours | 5 Days | 3 Days* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before Care | 8:00am – 8:30am | $750 | $525 | |
| After Care | 2:45pm – 6:00pm | $4,350 | $3,090 | |
| Vacation Care | 8:00am – 6:00pm | $1,600 |
Vacation care is offered on days that Acorn is closed for classes but open for child care.
Please refer to school calendar and vacation care schedule for specific days that Vacation Care is offered.
Other Fees
| Application Fee A non-refundable fee submitted with application | $65 |
| New Family Registration A one-time fee, per family, payable with return of new contract | $260 |
| Elementary and Middle School Activity Fee Paid yearly with return of contract | $250 |
| Community Event Fee Charged per family only if unable to provide volunteer support for at least two events per year | $749 |
| Hourly Charge for Before Care (advance notice) 8:00am – 8:30am | $15.50/hr |
| Hourly Charge for After Care (advance notice) 2:45pm – 6:00pm | $15.50/hr |
| Late charge for pick up after contracted pick up time (5 minute grace period) | $20 (minimum) |
| Late charge for pick up after 6:00pm | $1.00/minute |
| Insufficient Funds or Declined Credit Card Charge | $50/occurrence |
| Late Payments Charge | $50/occurrence |
| Credit Card Fee | 3% per trancsaction |
| EFT/ACH Fees: | .3% per transaction, min $3, max $7 |
Payment Plans
- One Payment Plan
This plan offers a $250 discount. It is due on or before May 1, 2025. - Five Payment Plan
The tuition, less the deposit, is divided into five installments due on or before May 1, July 1, September 1, November 1, 2025 and January 1, 2026. - Ten Payment Plan
The tuition, less the deposit, plus a carrying fee of $10.00 per month, is divided into ten payments due on or before May 1, June 1, July 1, August 1, September 1, October 1, November 1, December 1, 2025, January 1, February 1, 2026.
A tuition deposit of $1,200, the $260 New Family Fee, if applicable, and the Elementary and Middle School Activities Fee, if applicable, and the Community Event Fee are due at the time the Tuition Agreement is submitted.
For all payment plans, tuition for 2025-2026 school year is to be paid in full by February 1, 2026.
Acorn Montessori School uses TADs Tuition Management System for Tuition Agreements and online payments. All families enrolling for the 2025-2026 school year are required to use their TADs account to receive bills from Acorn. Payments may be made through the TADs portal or by sending a check to the Acorn Offices.
Check with your employer to see if a pretax benefits contribution option, Section 125 Plan is offered.
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