Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

2026-27 Tuition & Fees

Applications Open Now

Half-Day Preschool8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.$521/month
Full-Day Preschool8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.$963/month
Elementary School Kindergarten – 2nd Grade8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.$943/month
Elementary School 3rd – 5th Grades8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.$920/month
Morning Extended Day7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.$90/month
Afternoon Extended Day3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.$180/month
Morning and Afternoon Extended Day$270/month

We’re excited to share that The Children’s School at Stephens College meets the qualification standards in state law to participate in the MOScholars K-12 Scholarship Program beginning in the 2026–27 school year! Learn more on our Tuition Support webpage.

2025-26 Tuition & Fees

Applications Open Now

Half-Day Preschool8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.$505/month
Full-Day Preschool8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.$935/month
Elementary School8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.$915/month
Morning Extended Day7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.$90/month
Afternoon Extended Day3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.$180/month
Morning and Afternoon Extended Day $270/month

Financial Aid

The Children’s School at Stephens College offers several financial assistance options to help families access our preschool and elementary programs. Explore tuition support, MOScholars scholarship eligibility, child care subsidy opportunities, and tuition benefits available to Stephens College employees and students.

Payment Link

For families of children already enrolled at The Children’s School, please submit your payments here.

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