Tuition & Fees
2026-27 Tuition & Fees
Applications Open Now
| Half-Day Preschool | 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | $521/month |
| Full-Day Preschool | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | $963/month |
| Elementary School Kindergarten – 2nd Grade | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | $943/month |
| Elementary School 3rd – 5th Grades | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | $920/month |
| Morning Extended Day | 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | $90/month |
| Afternoon Extended Day | 3:30 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 Preschool | 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | $505/month |
| Full-Day Preschool | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | $935/month |
| Elementary School | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | $915/month |
| Morning Extended Day | 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | $90/month |
| Afternoon Extended Day | 3:30 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.
Become a CSSC Family
- Tours are always welcome. Complete an Interest Form to get started.
- New to the area? We are accepting new students.
- For more information, call (573) 876-7260 or email childrenschool@stephens.edu.

Contact Us
The Children’s SChool
(573) 876-7260
Contact Stephens College1200 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65215