Kirkwood Children’s House is a small, friendly community of multi-ethnic families and Montessori teachers who share a genuine enthusiasm for early childhood education. Our warm and friendly staff create a perfect environment for your child to develop into an intelligent, confident and independent person.
We’re always interested in meeting interested families to discuss if our school is the best fit for their child.
Tuition and Fee Schedule: August 2024 to August 2025
Year-Round (School Year & Summer)
| Programs | Hours | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Toddler Program | 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | $1,775.00 per month |
| Primary Full Day | 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | $1,600.00 per month |
| Primary Half Day | 8:30 to 11:45 a.m. | $1,035.00 per month |
School Year Only (August-May)
| Programs | Hours | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Toddler | 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | $1,805.00 per month |
| Primary Full Day | 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | $1,640.00 per month |
| Primary Half Day | 8:30 to 11:45 a.m. | $1,080.00 per month |
FEES AND DISCOUNTS
- Administrative-Application Fee: $100.00
- Activity-Field Trip Fee: $65.00
- Kindergarten Activity Fee: $45.00
KCH offers a 5% family discount applied to the youngest child.
PAYMENT METHODS AND ADDITIONAL FEES
- Statements are sent via email by request.
- Accounts are to be paid the first of each Month.
- Payments may be made by Cash or Check. Please place check in basket on front hall table in primary building, or in basket by cubbies in the Toddler House.
- Accounts are subject to a $15 service fee when payments are more than 10 days past due.
- A $30 service fee will be charged for the handling of each check that is returned to the school because of insufficient funds or other reasons.
- Payments for additional hours for half-day students are due at the first of each month.
- The Administrative-Enrollment Fee is Non-refundable.
- The enrollment contract includes a $500 tuition deposit due with the contract. This deposit will be put towards child’s first month of school tuition.
HALF DAY ADDITIONS
There is a 15-minute grace period before the morning session begins at 8:30a. Before 8:30a, hourly charges will be assessed at the rate of $5.00/hr, or a fraction thereof.
If you would like your child to stay for lunch, a 24-hour advanced notice is needed from you. The cost will be $10.00/day. Due to the transition between lunch and nap time, departure must be no later than 12:45p.
TUITION ASSISTANCE
At Kirkwood Children’s House, we are passionate about our approach to early childhood Montessori education. We value the cultural, racial, and economic diversity of our community, and believe that quality early childhood education should be more accessible to all.
In partnership with Kirkwood Area Every Child Promise, and the Friends of Kirkwood Children’s House scholarship fund, we are able to provide a limited number of need-based scholarships when classroom openings allow. Kirkwood Area Every Child Promise is a local organization whose goal is to provide preschool scholarships and family support for families living within the KSD boundaries who have financial constraints. Kirkwood Children’s House is partnered with this organization already, so if you are in need of financial support, we encourage you to apply with them directly. For more information, visit their website: https://kirkwoodareaeverychildpromise.org/.
GIVING
The Friends of Kirkwood Children’s House is a 501 (c) (3) organization incorporated in 2022. If you wish to donate to the Friends of Kirkwood Children’s House scholarship fund, you can make a recurring or one-time online donation. All donations to this fund are tax-deductible and go directly to bridging the tuition gap and making Montessori education more accessible for area families. Your generous support makes a direct impact!
POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Kirkwood Children’s House admit students of any race, color, nationality or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students of the school.
Schedule a Tour
Take a personalized tour of KCH and our natural, three-acre wooded campus. Spend some time observing the Montessori work time in the prepared classroom environments. Allow 45 minutes to one hour to experience KCH.