Registration fee
A one-time fee due at enrollment.
Tuition & financial assistance
Clear costs.
More ways to pay.
Review standard tuition reference rates and learn how eligible families may use CalWORKs or Child Action assistance.
Monthly and weekly rate reference
Full-time 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. Optional half-day, after-school, and extended-care arrangements are discussed individually.
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| Age group | Day program7 AM–5 PM | Evening program5 PM–10 PM |
|---|---|---|
| 6 weeks–5 months | $2,500/ month | $2,700/ month |
| 6–11 months | $2,200/ month | $2,400/ month |
| 12–17 months | $1,950/ month | $2,100/ month |
| 18–23 months | $1,750/ month | $1,900/ month |
| 24–35 months | $1,450/ month | $1,600/ month |
| 3–5 years | $1,350/ month | $1,500/ month |
| 6–13 years | $1,250/ month | $1,400/ month |
These are the standard reference rates in the current Admission Agreement. Weekly reference rates are one-quarter of the listed monthly rate. Weekly schedules are subject to availability and school approval. Montessori Playschool provides at least 30 calendar days' written notice before a change to the basic tuition rate. Final rates and services are confirmed in a signed agreement.
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.
California program
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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Tell us which assistance program you are using. We can explain what authorization or provider information Montessori Playschool needs to complete your enrollment.
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What families can plan for.
The Admission Agreement lists three standard enrollment-related fees in addition to monthly tuition.
Annual materials fee
Due at re-enrollment during the March 1–June 5 period.
Summer activity fee
Due at summer enrollment during the March 1–June 5 period.
Payment details
Simple monthly expectations.
- Tuition is due on the first day of each month.
- Payments received after the fifth are subject to a $50 late fee.
- Returned payments are subject to a $50 fee.
- Family and sibling discounts are not currently offered.
- Child absences do not receive make-up days or tuition credits.
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