Serving beautiful Willow Glen since 2007

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Monthly Tuition for All Programs

Tuition is structured annually to provide clarity and consistency for families. Monthly payment options are available for convenience and shown below. Rates include daily snacks, lunch, and nap bedding. Full-day, half-day, and afternoon schedules are available based on enrollment capacity.

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Monthly Tuition Options

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Full Day Program

Preschool | PreK (TK) Programs

3-6 Years Old and Toilet Trained

5 Days

$1,882

4 Days

$1,525

3 Days

$1,165

2 Days

$817

Under 3 Years Old or Toilet Training

5 Days

$1,965

4 Days

$1,591

3 Days

$1,212

2 Days

$846

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Morning Program

Preschool | PreK (TK) Programs

3-6 Years Old and Toilet Trained

5 Days

$1,317

4 Days

$1,O77

3 Days

$839

2 Days

$639

Under 3 Years Old or Toilet Training

5 Days

$1,4O3

4 Days

$1,147

3 Days

$892

2 Days

$682

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Afternoon Program

Preschool | PreK (TK) Programs

3-6 Years Old and Toilet Trained

5 Days

$937

4 Days

$769

3 Days

$6O2

2 Days

$442

Under 3 Years Old or Toilet Training

5 Days

$1,O14

4 Days

$835

3 Days

$655

2 Days

$472

Under 3 Years Old or Toilet Training

5 Days

$1,965

4 Days

$1,591

3 Days

$1,212

2 Days

$846

Under 3 Years Old or Toilet Training

5 Days

$1,4O3

4 Days

$1,147

3 Days

$892

2 Days

$682

Under 3 Years Old or Toilet Training

5 Days

$1,O14

4 Days

$835

3 Days

$655

2 Days

$472

Here’s What to Expect When Enrolling

Getting Started Costs

A few one-time fees secure your child’s space and prepare for a smooth start.

Application Fee – $4O

Applied toward your registration fee once your child is accepted.

Registration Fee
(Annual, Non-Refundable)

Secures your child’s enrollment for the selected term.

  • School Year: $380
  • Summer Camps: $40 per week or $250 for all 8
  • School Year + Summer: $530

Registration fees apply only to the term enrolled and are not transferable. Deposit (Non-Refundable)
Equal to one month’s tuition

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Pre-K (Transitional Kindergarten Bridge)

Our Pre-K program provides intentional small-group instruction designed to strengthen classroom confidence, literacy foundations, independence, and readiness for kindergarten. Instruction is developmentally appropriate and supports both academic growth and social maturity.

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Pre-K (Transitional Kindergarten Bridge)

Targeted instructional support and classroom skill development.

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Kindergarten Ready – $75/month

Includes Transitional Kinder Ready plus Getting Ready for the Code books and materials used throughout the year.

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Exemplary Preschool Partnership

As a founding partner of Valley Christian School’s Exemplary Preschool Initiative, graduates are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship and priority enrollment.

Our Pre-K program provides intentional small-group instruction designed to strengthen classroom confidence, literacy foundations, independence, and readiness for kindergarten. Instruction is developmentally appropriate and supports both academic growth and social maturity.

Summer Camps Program (Ages 2–7)

Summer Camps run for eight weeks from mid-June through mid-August. Each week features hands-on themes including gardening, friendly bugs, cooking, farm animals & pets, water play, creative arts, sports, and science experiments. Lunch and daily snacks are included.

Our Pre-K program provides intentional small-group instruction designed to strengthen classroom confidence, literacy foundations, independence, and readiness for kindergarten. Instruction is developmentally appropriate and supports both academic growth and social maturity.

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Summer Camps 2026

Summer Camps run for eight weeks from mid-June through mid-August. Each week features hands-on themes including gardening, friendly bugs, cooking, farm animals & pets, water play, creative arts, sports, and science experiments. Lunch and daily snacks are included.

Our Pre-K program provides intentional small-group instruction designed to strengthen classroom confidence, literacy foundations, independence, and readiness for kindergarten. Instruction is developmentally appropriate and supports both academic growth and social maturity.

Monthly Tuition

Families enrolling in four consecutive weeks follow the lower monthly rate structure shown above.

Weekly Tuition

5 Full Days (9–6)

$625

5 Mornings (9–1)

$47O

Daily Tuition

For fewer than five days in a week, Additional Day rates apply (see below). Extended care and breakfast are available. See the Parent Handbook for full policies and details.

Meals & Nutrition

Optional Breakfast Rates

2 Days

$9O

3 Days

$135

4 Days

$175

5 Days

$215

PEANUT AND TREE-NUT FREE

Our menu is set for all students. Reasonable accommodations for dietary limitations or allergies may be considered following an Incidental Medical Services evaluation.

 

For safety, foods that cannot be cleared (labeled) as peanut/tree-nut free are not permitted. Required forms are available on our Register page.

Extended Care & Additional Days

For families needing flexibility beyond their contracted schedule.

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Additional Day Rates

Extended Full Day (8:00–6:00)

$146

Full Day with Breakfast (8:30–6:00)

$136

Full Day (9:00–6:00)

$124

Extended Half Day (8:00–1:00)

$118

Half Day with Breakfast (8:30–1:00)

$1O4

Half Day (9:00–1:00)

$94

Spanish Immersion (3:00–6:00)

$66

Half Day Extension (1:00–6:00)

All extended care and additional days are scheduled and billed through the Playground app.

Extended Care Rates

Extended care is available before or after your contracted schedule until 6:00 PM.Extended care starts automatically when a student is either dropped off early or picked up late. Late/early fees are authorized on our sign-in/out kiosk.

Before 6:00 PM = $4.50 per minute

Without Advance Notice

Before 6:00 PM

Capped at $25/hour

Without Advance Notice

After 6:00 PM

Capped at $35/hour

After 6:00 PM = $6.25 per minute Capped at $100/hour

Extended Care Rates

Extended care is available before or after your contracted schedule until 6:00 PM.Extended care starts automatically when a student is either dropped off early or picked up late. Late/early fees are authorized on our sign-in/out kiosk.

Before 6:00 PM = $4.50 per minute

Without Advance Notice

Before 6:00 PM

Capped at $25/hour

Without Advance Notice

After 6:00 PM

Capped at $35/hour

After 6:00 PM = $6.25 per minute Capped at $100/hour

Additional Day Rates

Extended Full Day (8:00–6:00)

$146

Full Day with Breakfast (8:30–6:00)

$136

Full Day (9:00–6:00)

$124

Extended Half Day (8:00–1:00)

$118

Half Day with Breakfast (8:30–1:00)

$1O4

Half Day (9:00–1:00)

$94

Spanish Immersion (3:00–6:00)

$66

Half Day Extension (1:00–6:00)

All extended care and additional days are scheduled and billed through the Playground app.

School Breaks & Vacations

Winter & Easter Break Care

Childcare may be available during Winter and Easter Break with a minimum enrollment of five children. Families may sign up in advance. Approved Choices for Children and GoKids families may attend according to their authorization.

 

Download our Calendar for scheduled closures and break information.

 

*Please transfer the links on the key words (in color) in our current website and the calendar.

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Vacation Credit

After six months of attendance, families may request one vacation credit per term (June–June) with two weeks’ notice. The credit provides 25% off one monthly tuition payment. Vacations must begin at least six months from the child’s start date to qualify.
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Subsidized Child Care

Choices for Children & GoKids

We are approved providers for Choices for Children and GoKids. Eligible families may apply authorized subsidized childcare benefits toward tuition at First Discoveries.

Eligibility is determined by the subsidized childcare agency. Families must complete all required documentation and follow school policies to maintain enrollment.

We are grateful to partner with families and community programs that make quality early education accessible.

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Financial Assistance

Come Experience a Day With Us!

Visit during the school day and see firsthand how children learn, connect, and grow within the daily rhythm of First Discoveries.