Tuition Fee Schedule
Fees are subject to change. Please review the terms of the registration contract when registering for additional fee information. If we cancel a program for which you have registered, you will receive a full refund.
Membership Fee $60
All members (children over 1 year) must pay a “Membership Fee” to join. Siblings who are not taking programs can still join as members for field trips, clubs, and other family activities. Parents and siblings under 1 year are free.
Registration for 2023-2024 is only open for certain programs. Please call or email the Executive Director, Melissa Layfield for late registration consideration.
302-545-3000
Email info@walnutgrovecoop.com
Cancellation Policy
Our registration contract assumes full-year participation. There are two semesters. Members may however cancel before the second semester with notice by December 1, 2023. Membership fees and registration fees are a one-time annual cost due immediately upon registration. If at any time you cease to participate in programs, the entire tuition obligation will be due in full immediately.
Schedule and Pricing for 2023-24: Pre-K through 8th-grade
The program year begins in September and ends in May. We offer two 16-week in-program semesters and 6 weeks of additional family activities included in tuition. Pricing is listed per semester but billing for both semesters will occur unless we receive notice of cancellation for Spring Semester by December 1, 2023.
To view specific details about the enrichment lesson work for the Fall and Spring Semesters, click the link to the program in the table below. There are 10 children admitted per multi-graded section.
| Tuesday | Click links for program descriptions. | Early Bird Registration Fee | Semester Tuition* |
| 8:30-9:30 | Breakfast Club – before care | $50 | $180 ($40/mo) |
| 9:30-11:30 | K-5th Enrichment Class or 6th-8th Enrichment/Lab** | $150 | $675 ($150/mo) |
| 11:30-1:00 | Lunch Bunch | $60 | $270 ($60/mo) |
| 1:00-2:00 | Skillful Play K-5 | $65 | $292.50 ($65/mo) |
| 1:00-2:00 | Middle School Math Fun | $65 | $292.50 ($65/mo) |
| Wednesday | |||
| 8:30-9:30 | Breakfast Club – before care | $50 | $180 ($40/mo) |
| 9:30-11:30 |
Preschool Time (3.5-5y) | $150 | $675 ($150/mo) |
| 11:30-1:00 | Lunch Bunch | $60 | $270 ($60/mo) |
| 1:00-2:00 | Gameschooling or Trade Skills Shop (5th-8th) | $65 | $292.5 ($65/mo) |
| Friday | |||
| 8:30-9:30 | Breakfast Club – before care | $50 | $180 ($40/mo) |
| 9:30-11:30 | Toddler Time (2-4y) or Technology Studio Program (K-8th) | $150 | $675 ($150/mo) |
| 11:30-1:00 | Lunch Bunch | $60 | $270 ($60/mo) |
| 1:00-2:00 | Spanish through Play (K-4th) or Growth Skills Workshop (5th-8th) | $65 | $292.50 ($65/mo) |
- In addition to the registration costs, as a courtesy monthly payments will be accepted for tuition in up to 9 installments from September through May. The examples above for monthly payments assume a two-semester or 9-month commitment.
** Participants in our Capstone extension to earn high school credits for the Middle School Enrichment Program will pay an additional $100 fee with the seat deposit.
Payment Options
When registering, each member must pay their membership fee and seat deposit immediately. Monthly payments can be arranged for the remaining tuition monthly by ACH with no extra charge. There is a 5% monthly service fee to pay by any other method. If at any time you cease to participate in programs, the entire tuition obligation will be due in full immediately.
Discounts
- A 5% discount is given for full program year commitment and payment in full by ACH or check. This offer cannot be combined with any other offers.
- Coupon codes for sibling and multi-day discounts may become available.
- Parents who would like to serve as volunteers for the Unschool Studio and Gameschool Programs will receive a $50 credit for the following month’s tuition per completed volunteer shift. Please contact info@walnutgrovecoop.com to discuss this option. Parents who volunteer must stay all day and most likely will not be scheduled in their own child’s group. Parents must pass a background check.
Fees and discounts are subject to change. There are no refunds for any portion of fees unless a program is canceled by Walnut Grove Coop.