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Tuition
Monthly care by age and schedule.
Day-program rates cover 7:00 AM–5:00 PM. Evening-program rates cover 5:00 PM–10:00 PM. Montessori Playschool is open Monday–Saturday from 7:00 AM–10:00 PM and is closed on Sundays.
| Age group | Day program7:00 AM–5:00 PM | Evening program5:00 PM–10:00 PM |
|---|---|---|
| Infant: 0–5 months | $2,500/ month | $2,700/ month |
| Infant: 6–11 months | $2,200/ month | $2,400/ month |
| Infant: 12–17 months | $1,950/ month | $2,100/ month |
| Infant: 18–23 months | $1,750/ month | $1,900/ month |
| Preschool: 24 months through entry into kindergarten | $1,350/ month | $1,500/ month |
| School Age: kindergarten through 9th grade | $1,250/ month | $1,400/ month |
If a schedule overlaps the day and evening programs, the evening-program rate applies.
Part-time care
Hourly rates by age.
Hourly rates are based on the child's age at the time of care.
| Child's age | Part-time care rate |
|---|---|
| 0–6 months | $18 / hour |
| 6–12 months | $15 / hour |
| 12 months–2 years | $10 / hour |
| 2–6 years | $8 / hour |
Additional fees
What families can plan for.
Registration, supplies, and summer activity fees are shown below.
Registration fee
Per child, due upon enrollment.
School supplies fee
Annual, per child, from birth through 9th grade. First payment is due upon enrollment.
Summer activity fee
Due at summer enrollment.
Federal holidays
Open year-round, including listed federal holidays.
Montessori Playschool is open on the listed federal holidays. Attendance on one of these days carries an additional $75 per day charge.
| Date | Holiday name |
|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year’s Day |
| Third Monday in January | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Third Monday in February | Presidents’ Day (Washington’s Birthday) |
| Last Monday in May | Memorial Day |
| July 4 | Independence Day |
| First Monday in September | Labor Day |
| Second Monday in October | Columbus Day |
| November 11 | Veterans Day |
| Fourth Thursday in November | Thanksgiving Day |
| December 25 | Christmas Day |
Open on federal holidays
Montessori Playschool remains open year-round, including the federal holidays listed below. The center is closed on Sundays.
Federal holiday rate
If a child attends on one of the listed federal holidays, an additional $75 per day is charged.
Absences
Tuition remains due regardless of a child’s attendance, including vacation, illness, or other absences.
Schedule overlap
If a child’s schedule overlaps the day and evening programs, the evening-program rate applies.
Childcare assistance
Eligible families can use CalWORKs or Child Action.
Montessori Playschool accepts eligible families using approved childcare assistance. Eligibility and authorization are determined by the administering program, not by the school.
CalWORKs Child Care
Families receiving or transitioning from CalWORKs cash aid may qualify when they also have an approved need for care.
Review eligibility information Sacramento County resourceChild Action
Child Action offers financial assistance and an eligibility list for qualifying Sacramento County families.
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