Early Learning Center Tuition & Fees  |  2024-2025

Early Learning Center tuition is based on the schedule you choose for your child.
Tuition is paid online through ‘Playground’ in 10 equal monthly installments from August through May.
There is a 2% discount for tuition that is paid in full in August.

Toddler Monthly Pricing Schedule  |  Children 18 months to 30 months as of October 1, 2024

Basic Tuition
8:30-11:30a
Lunch Bunch
8:15a-1:00p
Afternoon Blast
8:15a-3:15p
BASE Camp
7:30-8:15a & 3:30-5:30p
1 Day $315 + $131 OR + $230 $12/hr
2 Days $433 + $190 OR + $366 $12/hr
3 Days $537 + $236 OR + $471 $12/hr
4 Days $628 + $275 OR + $564 $12/hr
5 Days $706 + $307 OR + $642 $12/hr

Preschool Monthly Pricing Schedule  |  Children 31 months to 6 years old as of October 1, 2024

Basic Tuition
8:30-11:30a
Lunch Bunch
8:15a-1:00p
Afternoon Blast
8:15a-3:15p
BASE Camp
7:30-8:15a & 3:30-5:30p
1 Day $273 + $114 OR + $200 $11/hr
2 Days $376 + $166 OR + $319 $11/hr
3 Days $467 + $205 OR + $410 $11/hr
4 Days $546 + $239 OR + $490 $11/hr
5 Days $615 + $268 OR + $558 $11/hr

An example for pricing: Our most common schedule is a 4 day Afternoon Blast schedule – 8:15am-3:15pm. To get the tuition amount for a Toddler, add ‘Basic Tuition-4 days’ of $628 and “Afternoon Blast’ $564 to get a monthly tuition of $1192. 


EARLY LEARNING CENTER REGISTRATION FEES

Annual program registration fee: $200 ($135 enrollment/re-enrollment fee is included along with an $65 administration fee). This registration fee is non-refundable.  In the event Shepherd is unable to place your child, all but a $30 administration fee would be refunded. 

Shepherd of the Hills Christian Early Learning Center admits students of any race, color, or national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.


Add-On Programs

Lunch Bunch | 11:30a-1:00p

Available for all ages, this program allows you to extend your child’s school day until 1pm. This can be a daily part of your child’s schedule and paid along with tuition or it can be used and billed on a drop-in basis. Lunch Bunch fees pre-paid with tuition is the most economical option. Parents provide a packed lunch for their child.

Afternoon Blast | 11:30a-3:15p

Available for all ages, this program allows you to extend your child’s school day until 3:15pm. Lunch Bunch is included in this program. This program is added to any number or all of your child’s regularly attended days. This program  also would require a packed lunch. Afternoon Blast for Toddlers through 3’s includes a rest period. Afternoon Blast classes for Pre-K and JrK have a rest period along with hands-on learning experiences which enrich your child’s school day.

BASE Camp (Before & After School Enrichment) | 7:30-8:15am and 3:30-5:30pm

Available for children who require before and after school care. Mornings 7:30-8:15am is on a reservation basis only and must be pre-scheduled. Drop in is available 3:30-5:30pm and billed on a as used basis. A healthy snack is offered when your child attends after school BASE camp.


How to Enroll

To begin the enrollment process, please complete our ELC INTEREST FORM. If you have any further questions, please email our ELC at earlylearning@sothfamily.org.