Preschool Costs

For private school it'll be $115 two days a week and $150 for three days a week. She'd be there form 9-11:30.

For us, ECFE and private were roughly the same price; ECFE was $115 per month for two days a week--they charge by a sliding scale based on your income--and private Catholic in our area is $120 per month for two days a week. ECFE is for two hours per day, and the private is for 2 1/2 hours per day. However, there are a few preschools in our area that are $449 a month, so the range can vary depending on the program and how frequently they meet.

Hi N.,

We are going through our school district as well and it's $83 a month for two days a week and $130 for 3 days a week.

I don't know what your situation is but just FYI for anyone...after your child turns 4 there is funding available through the school district for low income families.

~A.

Ours is $110/month for 2 days (2 1/2 hours) or $155 for 3 days a week

Church preschool - 3 days a week, 12:30-3:00, $148/month

Private school - 5 days a week, 8:45 - 2:45, $11,500/year (includes lunch, field trips, music, art, language, etc.)

We pay $120/month for two days a week 9-11:30. This is through the scool district in Shakopee. I think with my daughter I may look into a church. From what I have found it is about the same price, but without a lot of ESL and special needs kids. Not that I have a problem with that, just feel that more attention is spent on them. They are more likely to be in the school district program because they get a free or reduced rate. I have also felt it was a good thing because it has taught my son diversity, tolerance and patience. I just feel my daughter may need more focus. Hope that helps!

N.-

For my little girl I spend $162 a month for Tues, Wed, Thur from 9-11:30AM. This is a pretty good price as it is $55 more at our near by community center for same number of days and time.

I hope this is helpful.
Kathy

I pay $90/month for two-day, two-hour preschool and $120/month for three-day, 2.5-hour preschool. It's a school district run program, so I think it's a little cheaper than a privately run school - such as one found in a church.

It's worth the money, in my opinion. My kids LOVE going to school and it has really helped prep them for Kindergarten and beyond. I stay at home, so it's really their only chance to hang out with other kids without me. :)

Good Luck!

Roughly $75 dollars a mo.-$300 a mo.

Usually they are two hour classes 1-3 x a week

Anything more than that is usually more of a "daycare"