Early Childhood Tuition

 2025-2026
Early Childhood Tuition

We strive to balance keeping tuition affordable while maintaining a high-quality Montessori education, dedicated staff, and enriching experiences for our students.

Two Programs: The school year begins in September and ends in June.

  • Full-Time: Monday - Friday (9:00 am - 3:30 pm)
    Tuition: $11,780 for 10 months (Ages 4 to 6)

  • Part-Time: Monday - Friday (9:00 am – 12:00 pm)
    Tuition: $5,900 for 10 months (Age 3 only)

A tuition discount may apply for additional siblings. Please inquire for details.

$100.00 discount if tuition is paid in full by October 1st.

Scholarships are available for enrolled families in need of financial assistance (see details below).

Financial Responsibilities (non-refundable)

  • Application Fee: $100 due with the Student Application to place your child in our EC waiting pool.

  • Annal Enrollment Fee: $100 due upon enrollment.

  • Tuition deposit: A deposit equal to one month's tuition is due upon enrollment. This deposit will be applied toward June tuition or a transition fee if the family decides to withdraw after July 1.

Additional Information

  • Tuition is due the first calendar day of each month. A late fee of $25.00 will be charged for payments received after the 5th.

  • Tuition is not discounted for school or family vacations, illnesses, or holidays.

  • By signing the Tuition Agreement, you agree to pay monthly or annually until the full annual tuition for the stated academic year is paid.

  • There is a transition fee equal to one month’s tuition for withdrawals.

  • An unpaid tuition balance will prevent Fiddlehead from releasing academic files, re-enrolling, or continuing services for your child.

  • Tuition is updated annually.

Fiddlehead Scholarship program

This is a need-based scholarship that supports families from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. If you are interested in applying for the scholarship, please answer YES to the question in the Application form. The Scholarship Application will only be sent to families who express interest in applying. The application deadline is April 30. Families will be notified of scholarship decisions by May 16.

As a 501c3 non-profit organization, Fiddlehead Montessori School admits students of any race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, or disability, to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. 

It does not discriminate based on attributes described above in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, hiring practices, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.