Monthly Tuition Rates for Early Childhood Education Center
2026-2027 Rates
Tuition due in 10 monthly payments August 1, 2026 through May 1, 2027
Toddler Program
| Day of Week | Number of Days | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| M-F | 5 Days | $1,508 |
| M/W/F | 3 Days | $927 |
| Tu/Th | 2 Days | $628 |
Toddler 12 - 35 Months Old*
Child must be walking prior to first day.
1 to 4 adult to child ratio
Preschool Program
| Day of Week | Number of Days | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| M-F | 5 Days | $1,311 |
| M/W/F | 3 Days | $806 |
| Tu/Th | 2 Days | $546 |
Preschool 3 - 4 Years Old*
1 to 8 adult to child ratio
GSRP 4 Years Old*
Kindergarten Program
| Day of Week | Number of Days | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| M-F | 5 Days | $1,311 |
Kindergarten 5 Years Old*
1 to 10 adult to child ratio
- Age on September 1st, 2026 Program & tuition rate remain the same for the full term of enrollment.
Open Enrollment Begins February 23rd, 2026.
Classroom Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Early Drop Off: 7:30 am - 8 am*
After School Care: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm*
*Early Drop Off & After School Care require registration and billed in addition to tuition @ $6/half hour. Extend care registration should remain consistent with the child's school schedule.
Discounts & Scholarship Available
UM-Dearborn Students 15%; UM-Dearborn Faculty & Staff 10%; Sibling Discount 5%; CEF Staff 5%; Free Preschool through GSRP Grant for those who qualify; Scholarships available for enrolled students through the Parent Association & Jack Finkelstein Memorial Scholarship Fund.
To qualify for a sibling discount, 2 or more siblings need to be enrolled in tuition based programs. The discount will be applied to the tuition with a lower annual cost. *
- Unless being combined with a UM-Dearborn Faculty/Staff or Student Discount.