Tuition & Forms
We strive to provide flexible, transparent tuition options that meet the needs of our families. Below you’ll find tuition details by program, payment schedules, and important fee information.
Payment Schedule
Tuition can be paid on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis:
Weekly and Biweekly Payments are due Friday of the preceding week
Monthly Payments are due on the first day of the month
Preschool Care
Millhopper: 6 weeks – 3 years
PELA: 12 months – 3 years
Preschool students may attend 2 to 5 days per week, with options for half or full days.
Tuition is based on your selected attendance schedule.
Annual Materials Fee: $150 per child, due with the first tuition payment and charged once per year.
VPK (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten)
Available at both locations
Children who are 4 years old by September 1 and entering kindergarten the following year are eligible.
Tuition (540 hours) is fully covered by the Early Learning Coalition
No tuition or materials fees for VPK-only students
Follows the SBAC Calendar: 180 instructional days, 9:00am – 12:00pm
We offer:
Free early drop-off starting at 8:30am for unstructured play
Extended stay until 12:30pm to enjoy lunch—also free of charge
VPK Wrap-Around Care
Available at both locations
Families needing care beyond VPK instructional hours may enroll in our wrap-around program.
Annual Materials Fee: $150 per child, due with the first tuition payment
(Note: VPK-only students are exempt from this fee)
Kindergarten – 5th Grade
Available at Persimmon on 6th Street ONLY — Starting August 2025
Tuition: $11,000 per school year
Divided into 10 equal payments from August to May
Annual Materials Fee: $500
Before School Care:
8:00am – 8:30am — Free for all Persimmon Elementary students
After School Care:
2:30pm – 5:00pm — $5 per half hour