Tuition/Policies

🌿 Program Overview

At Mountain Laurel Playschool, we provide a nurturing, nature-based early childhood program designed to support the whole child. Our days are rooted in a child-led, play-based curriculum that fosters social-emotional development, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Children spend meaningful time both indoors and outdoors, engaging in hands-on exploration, creative expression, and connection with the natural world. Our mixed approach balances structured routines with the flexibility children need to grow at their own pace.

We offer both Full-day and morning (Sunrise) program options, allowing families to choose a schedule that best fits their needs while maintaining consistency and strong classroom communities.

Our tuition is thoughtfully tiered by age to reflect developmental needs, classroom ratios, and the level of individualized care provided in each program.

🌱 Sprouts

4 months–12 months

Full-Day (8:00–5:00)
• 5 days — $1,495/month
• 3 days (M/W/F or T/W/F) — $1,150/month

Sunrise (8:00–12:30)
• 5 days — $985/month
• 3 days (M/W/F or T/W/F) — $765/month

🦎 Geckos

2.5–3.5 years

Full-Day (8:00–5:00)
• 5 days — $1,325/month
• 3 days (M/W/F or T/W/F) — $1,025/month

Sunrise (8:00–12:30)
• 5 days — $925/month
• 3 days (M/W/F or T/W/F) — $705/month

Tuition should be paid on the 1st and 15th (if paying bi-weekly) or on the 1st (if paying monthly). Tuition is due before care is provided. A late payment of $50 is due when tuition is not paid on-time. A 10% discount will be applied to annual tuition paid in full by the first day of school.

Early Withdrawal

After August 1, 2026, a minimum notice of 30 days must be given in writing for the withdrawal of a student. The parent/guardian is financially responsible for tuition covering through the date the withdrawal notice is received in our office plus the 30-day notice period. All pre-paid fees are non-refundable. If, after being accepted, a student is found to have special needs that the parent/ guardian was unaware of and/or Mountain Laurel Playschool cannot provide for, or accommodate successfully, the school may terminate the agreement. In this case, the parent’s/guardian’s would be released from their Tuition Agreement.