TUITION, FEES, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

AN INVESTMENT IN YOUR CHILD’S FUTURE

We believe every child deserves access to quality Montessori education, no matter a family’s financial situation.

Puddletown Montessori School invites any child whose family is interested in Montessori education to apply for entrance to our programs, no matter a family’s financial situation. If attending Puddletown seems cost-prohibitive for your family’s current financial situation, please fill out this FACTS form so we can start a conversation about financial support.

A breakdown of tuition, fees, and assistance options is outlined below.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND DEDUCTIONS

PROGRAM / DISCOUNT	DETAILS
SIBLING DISCOUNT	10% discount for siblings of enrolled Puddletowners.
PAY IN FULL	2% discount by paying full year tuition by September 15.
6TH GRADE CAPSTONE CREDIT	For every year a child is enrolled in our Elementary program, families are eligible to receive 10% off tuition for the 6th grade year.
MILITARY DISCOUNT	5% discount for active duty military families.
PUDDLETOWN SCHOLARSHIP FUND	Tuition assistance is available to families with financial need. Begin by completing our FACTS form to determine eligibility. FACTS has a fee; please let us know if that cost is prohibitive.
EQUITABLE COMMUTE DISCOUNT	Eligibility determined by FACTS. For families whose primary residence is more than 6 miles from Puddletown School.
DHS CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE	We welcome tuition payments from Department of Human Services (DHS) Child Care Assistance funds.
CHILD CARE AWARE	We welcome tuition payments from Child Care Aware.

TUITION RATES (2025–2026)

10-Month School Year (Sept–June). Families enrolled in Preschool For All do not pay preschool tuition or preschool deposits/fees during their PFA enrollment period.

PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN (3-6 YEARS)

Half Day (8:20 AM–1:00 PM): $1,100/month

Full Day (8:20 AM–3:00 PM): $1,340/month

ELEMENTARY (1ST–6TH GRADE)

8:20 AM–3:10 PM $1,460/month

MIDDLE SCHOOL (7TH–8TH GRADE)

8:40 AM–3:30 PM $1,600/month

EARLY & AFTER CARE (ALL AGES)

Early Care 7:30 AM–start: $181/month

After Care (after school–5:30 PM): $350/month

Drop-in (with 24-hour notice): $30/day

Recurring Partial Schedule: $26/day

FEES AND DEPOSITS

SCHOOLWIDE FEES
NEXT YEAR DEPOSIT	$800 yearly by February 1st to hold child’s space for the next school year. Will be deducted from the following September’s tuition. Not due the year you pay Program Deposit. Non-refundable.
NEW CHILD REGISTRATION FEE	$500 one-time fee when a child is newly enrolled in a program, due by deadline communicated in enrollment invitation email; holds the child's spot in the program. Non-refundable, not deducted from tuition.
PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM FEES
PRE-K/K ACTIVITIES & MATERIALS FEE	$300 yearly by August 1st; goes toward consumables, supplies, material replacement, etc.
SNACK FEE	$45 monthly for fresh fruit, vegetables and protein for snack and food activities.
PRE-K/K BUILDING FEE: LEGACY LEARNERS	$200 yearly by August 1st for children enrolled in the program prior to 2025; goes toward building upkeep and improvements.
PRE-K/K BUILDING FEE: 2025 ENROLLEES	$900 one-time fee, due July 1st ahead of a child's first year in the Preschool-Kindergarten program; goes toward building upkeep and improvements.
NAP MAT AND BEDROLL FEE	$75 one-time fee, due August 1st for newly enrolled children staying past 1:00 PM, under the age of 4.5.
PROGRAM DEPOSIT: KINDERGARTEN/LEADERSHIP YEAR	$1000 one-time fee paid in the first year a child is enrolled in the program, by February 1st, to commit to their enrollment through their kindergarten/leadership year. Will be returned via tuition credit in June of a child's leadership year. Non-refundable.
ELEMENTARY PROGRAM FEES
ELEMENTARY MATERIALS AND ACTIVITIES FEE	$550 yearly by August 1st; goes toward consumables, supplies, material replacement, field trips, going-out funds, etc.
ELEMENTARY BUILDING FEE: LEGACY LEARNERS	$200 yearly by August 1st for children enrolled in the program prior to 2025; goes toward building upkeep and improvements.
ELEMENTARY BUILDING FEE: 2025 ENROLLEES	$1200 one-time fee, paid July 1st head of a learner’s first year in the elementary program; goes toward building upkeep and improvements.
PROGRAM DEPOSIT: THIRD GRADE	$1000 one-time fee paid in the first year a child is enrolled, by February 1st, to commit to their enrollment through their 3rd grade year. Will be returned via tuition credit in June of a child's 3rd grade year. Non-refundable.
MIDDLE SCHOOL FEES
MIDDLE SCHOOL MATERIALS AND ACTIVITIES FEE	$1500 yearly by August 1st; goes toward consumables, supplies, material replacement, field trips, going-out funds, etc.
MIDDLE SCHOOL BUILDING FEE: LEGACY LEARNERS	$200 yearly by August 1st for learners enrolled in the program prior to 2025; goes toward building upkeep and improvements.
MIDDLE SCHOOL BUILDING FEE: 2025 ENROLLEES	$600 one-time fee, paid July 1st ahead of a learner’s first year in the middle school program; goes toward building upkeep and improvements.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Current Families: Pay via SchoolCues

By Check:
Puddletown School
7220 SE Cesar Estrada Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202

By Credit Card: 3.1% processing fee applies

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OVERVIEW

Puddletown Montessori School invites any child whose family is interested in Montessori education to apply, regardless of financial circumstances. If tuition feels out of reach, complete our FACTS form so we can begin a conversation about support.

FACTS FORMS