Program & Tuition Schedule

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Milestones offers programs for two-year-old through Pre-Kindergarten (KPrep) children. Preschool students are enrolled in programs based on age and date of birth and for some by meeting a developmental milestone (i.e. potty-trained). Milestones enrolls children in programs that they will be in for the entire school year. Children are not moved on or near their birthdays. Milestones charges a registration fee per child at the time of enrollment. This fee is a one-time charge for students with continuous enrollment. Those who withdraw and return will be charged a re-registration fee.

Milestones tuition rates are based on either a 12-month/219-day academic school year, starting Thursday, July 9, 2026, through Friday, June 25, 2027, or a 10-month/180-day academic school year, starting Thursday, August 6, 2026 through Wednesday, May 26, 2027. Families will choose which program best fits their needs at the time of enrollment.

• 10 Month Program families will be responsible for monthly payments August 2026 - May 2027.
• 12 Month Program families will be responsible for a July 2026 pro-rated payment, monthly payments August 2026 - May 2027 and a pro-rated payment in June 2027.

Milestones does not offer tuition credits or adjustments beyond the established Personal Time Credit or Extended Leave of Absence option. Tuition is divided evenly over the school year and is not adjusted during extended school breaks. Families are responsible for their specific program’s annual tuition unless they provide proper written notice of withdrawal outlined in our Withdraw/Refund Policy.

Preschool Programs and Hours of Operation

Milestones Preschool opens at 7:30 a.m. and closes at 5:30 p.m. Milestones offers 5 Half-Day, 5 Full-Day and 5 Extended Day programs for our 12-month or 10-month programs. Each of our programs consists of age-appropriate, teacher-directed and child-directed activities that focus on cognitive and social-emotional skills, fine and gross motor development with limited screen time. Age-appropriate expectations allow for an environment of respect and safety. Details of Health & Safety Protocols, Student Conduct & Discipline, Medical Emergency and Visitors/Access to Students policies may be found in our Milestones Family Handbook for all preschool and charter school families.

Half Day Programs

Half-day sessions are offered from 8:15 a.m. - 12 noon. Students that need to be occasionally dropped off earlier than 8:15 a.m. will be charged a $5.00 daily fee. Students that are picked up after their scheduled time will be charged a $5.00 late pick-up fee. Students that stay for a full-day will be charged $15 per day. Frequent late pick-ups will be assessed as a $1-per-minute late charge or charged the monthly Full-Day rate.

Full-Day Programs

Milestones offers full-day programs for our Twos, Threes and KPrep Programs. Full-day hours are 8:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The Twos and Threes programs include a daily nap. KPrep students will have a short quiet time after lunch. Students that need to be occasionally dropped off earlier than 8:15 a.m. will be charged a $5.00 daily fee. Students that are picked up after their scheduled time will be charged a $5.00 late pick-up fee. Students that stay for an extended day will be charged $10 per day. Frequent late pick-ups will be assessed as a $1-per-minute late charge or charged the monthly Extended Day rate.

Extended Day Programs

Milestones offers extended day programs for our Twos, Threes and KPrep Programs. Full-day hours are 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. The Twos and Threes programs include a daily nap. KPrep students will have a short quiet time after lunch. Students that are picked up after 5:30 p.m. will be charged a late pick-up fee of $1.00 per minute. The fee will not be waived for families calling prior to a late pick-up.

ProCare App

Milestones utilizes ProCare Solutions, a childcare management program. The ProCare App will be used to sign-in/out students daily, to make tuition payments and communicate with the preschool teaching staff. Families will scan a QR Code at drop-off and pick-up for proper attendance. New families will receive an emailed invitation before the start of the school year from ProCare.

Tuition Payments

Tuition is an annual fee divided into monthly payments. Apart from a family’s first tuition payment, Milestones tuition is due on the first school day of each month. The first payment of the school year is due two weeks prior to their first day of school. Tuition for our 12-Month students will be due on or before June 30, 2026 and our 10-Month students will be due on or before July 23, 2026.

Registration Fee - $150 per child - One-time fee for children with continuous enrollment in preschool programs. Reenrollment Fee Due to Withdrawal - $75 per child - Families that have withdrawn prior to the end of their program and plan to return later in the year or the following school year.

Multi-Student Tuition Discount

Milestones offers a 10% tuition discount for families with more than one child paying for monthly preschool tuition (Twos, Threes or KPrep). The discount will be taken from the monthly total. No discounts are given to K-8th Grade Extended Day fees.

Program Changes

Milestones requires changes to your child’s program to start at the beginning of a new month. Families requesting a change to their program (i.e. half-day to full-day) must notify the office in writing at least two weeks prior to the start of a new month. Changes will be granted if a spot is available in the requested program.

Withdrawal/Refund Policy

If you need to withdraw your child from Milestones, we require written notice. Your notice period determines the minimum amount of tuition you are responsible for. By December 18, 2026: Please provide 30 days’ notice. You will be responsible for at least 30 days of tuition from the date notice is given. December 19, 2026 - March 31, 2027: Please provide 45 days’ notice. You will be responsible for at least 45 days of tuition from the date notice is given. On or after April 1, 2027: The remaining tuition for the school year will be due, regardless of your child’s last day of attendance. Your notice period can be completed through attendance, payment, or a combination of both.

Refunds will be given to families that have remitted tuition beyond the 30-day or 45-day notice. No refunds will be given for registration fees paid. Families may receive copies of their child’s school

records after all financial obligations have been met. Families choosing to withdraw will not be considered for first in-line availability for upcoming school year enrollment spots.

Tuition is based on the total number of program days, not the number of months attended. Monthly payments are simply installments toward the annual tuition. If you withdraw, we calculate the number of days your child was enrolled and reconcile your account. This may result in a balance due or a refund.

Personal Time Credit

Milestones will offer half a month’s tuition credit to preschool program families once per school year. This credit will be available after a family has made a minimum of three full monthly payments. July is not considered as a full month. This credit does not have a cash value, will not roll over to the next school year and can only be used when a child is absent for a minimum of 5 days to receive a ¼ month credit or 10 days for a ½ a month credit. This credit may not be used as payment for tuition owed due to withdrawal. Families are required to request this credit in writing. Based on payment method or frequency, the credit may be seen with the following month’s charge. Milestones will grant a credit “after the fact” due to an emergency absence. That credit will be reflected in next month’s charge. Milestones will not refund a prior tuition payment. Credit may not be used during school breaks, as families are not charged for those days.

Extended Leave of Absence

Milestones, within reason, will work with families of preschool students that require an extended leave of absence. The leave will be granted to families that have paid a minimum of three full monthly payments. July is not considered as a full month. An extended leave requires more than two full weeks of consecutive absences. Families are required to request leave in writing. Parents should communicate with both the classroom teacher and office personnel regarding specific dates. Those that have a child enrolled in a tuition paid program may hold their child’s spot by paying 50% of their monthly tuition. This may be done for no more than one month or four weeks per school year. Families may combine the Personal Time Credit with the Extended Leave of Absence and provide half a month’s tuition and be absent for 6 weeks. Families that are absent for more than 6 weeks per school year will be required to either pay the entire monthly tuition or will be withdrawn. Withdrawn students may not be considered for the first in-line enrollment available for the following school year and will be charged a reenrollment fee.

School Meals/Snacks

Milestones will provide a morning snack to students that arrive prior to 8:15 a.m. and afternoon snack (between 3:00 - 3:20 p.m.) free of charge to our preschool students. Lunch may be purchased for a daily fee. Meals served comply with the USDA’s National School Lunch Program requirements. Families that qualify under the USDA program may also receive free or reduced-price lunches. Applications are available in the school office. Preschool students will be provided 1% milk or water with their snacks/lunches. On occasion 100% fruit juice may be provided with their afternoon snacks. Menus will be provided monthly for review. Families providing their child’s lunch should bring them to school in lunchboxes labeled with their child’s first and last names. Regardless of lunch participation, all students should bring a filled, re-fillable water bottle to school daily labeled with their first and last names. Filtered water is available to refill their water bottles when required.

Preschool calendar

Preschool Calendar reflects our 10-month (180-day) and 12-month (219-day) programs.

Items to be supplied by parents/guardians:

• Supply List Items (to be provided before program start date)
• Diapers (Twos)
• Extra set of clothes stored in clear plastic bag (Ziploc) with your child’s first and last name (2 sets for Twos)
• Refillable water bottle/sippy cup, labeled with child’s first and last name.
• Lunch in labeled lunch boxes/containers with child’s first and last name. (Those not participating in our lunch program)
• Blanket for naptime use (Full-Day/Extended day students: Twos & Threes)

Preschool tuition

Twos - Maximum 1:8 ratio, children are required to be two by October 1, 2026.

Growing vocabulary, expressing feelings and the introduction of colors, shapes, letters, and numbers are focused on in our two-year-old room. In addition to fine and gross motor development, two-year-old self-help skills, like potty-training, hygiene and dressing, are supported by our teachers. Story time, music & movement and group play allow for cognitive and social growth.

Threes - Maximum 1:13 ratio, children are required to be completely potty trained. No diapers or pull-ups. Children are required to be three by October 1, 2026.

Teachers will help our students make discoveries for themselves both academically and socially. Becoming a responsible member of the classroom community, feeling confident to take risks with activities and projects will allow for independence. Circle time, books, table work and a print-rich environment support preliteracy skills. Sorting, patterning and counting support math and science skills.

KPrep (Fours) - Maximum 1:15 ratio, children are required to be four by October 1, 2026.

The KPrep program is structured around a phonics-based curriculum. This program offers both teacher-directed and child-directed, challenging activities in the subject areas of literacy, math, science, and social studies. Circle time/calendar, table work, fine & gross motor and hands-on activities are utilized in preparing our students for their school-age years. Age-appropriate expectations allow for an environment of respect and safety.