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 an annual “Membership Fee” to join. Siblings who are not taking programs should still join as members for field trips, clubs, and other family activities. Parents and siblings under 1 year are free.

Registration Fees (one-time annual fee paid at registration per program day per student)

Preschool Morning Programs: $150

Kindergarten through 8th-grade Programs: $275

Annual Tuition

Preschool Morning Programs: $1,350 annual tuition per program day
This is payable upfront or in 9 monthly installments of $150.

Kindergarten through 8th grade Programs: $2,475 annual tuition per program day
This is payable upfront or in 9 monthly installments of $275.

Cancellation Policy
Our registration contract assumes full-year participation. There are two semesters per academic year. Members may however cancel before the second semester with notice by December 1, 2024. If at any time you cease to participate in programs, the entire tuition obligation will be due in full immediately.

Complete Registration on our App

Please call the Executive Director, Melissa Layfield at 302-545-3000
for an Admissions Interview before Registration unless re-enrolling

Program Day Schedule for 2024-25

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. Children over the age of 5 years are enrolling in a full-day program unless otherwise stated. Middle School homeschool parents may also want to plan for the future and review High School programs.

Tuesday Program Day Click links for program descriptions.
8:30-9:30Breakfast Club – before care
(offered on demand and may not be available)
9:30-11:30Preschool Time (3.5-5y)
or
K-5th Enrichment Class
or
Middle School Enrichment/Lab
11:30-1:00Lunch Bunch
1:00-2:00Skillful Play for K-5
or
Middle School Math Fun for 6th-8th
  
Wednesday Program Day  
8:30-9:30Breakfast Club – before care
(offered on demand and may not be available)
9:30-11:30Preschool Time (3.5-5y)
or
Unschool Studio for K-8th
with Trade Skills Shop (5th-8th) concentration option
or 
Outdoor Forest Learning
11:30-1:00Lunch Bunch
1:00-2:00Gameschooling
  
Friday Program Day  
8:30-9:30Breakfast Club – before care
(offered on demand and may not be available)
9:30-11:30Toddler Time (2-4y)
or
Technology Studio Program for K-8th
or
Outdoor Forest Learning for K-5th
11:30-1:00Lunch Bunch
1:00-2:00Spanish Adventures for K-2
or
Life Science for 3rd-5th
or
Growth Skills Workshop for 5th-8th
Programs for “preschool” ages children who are 5 years or less are a morning-only option.
Preschool Parents must plan to stay onsite.

  

Payment Options
When registering, each member must pay their membership fee and seat deposit immediately. As a courtesy monthly payments toward annual tuition will be accepted for 9 installments from September through May. The tuition installments for monthly payments assume a two-semester or 9-month commitment. 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.
  • Coupon codes for returning members, 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.