| Posted By |
Message |
luckyduck
LIF Infant
Member since 3/15 164 total posts
Name:
|
Preschool tuition
Would anyone mind sharing what they pay for their prek tuition. I'm very happy with my school and my DD loves it but I pay over $350/month for 3 days a week for 2.5 hours each day. I see preschools offering much lower tuition rates. The teachers at my school are all certified teachers with master degrees in education. Other than that I don't see why it costs so much. Do you think it's soley due to the educational background of the teachers? Or is it the norm for most preschool teachers to have master degrees? We are very happy with the school but I need to justify the cost. The school is in Nassau County if that matters.
|
Posted 8/1/15 8:32 PM  |
| |
|
Long Island Weddings
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource |
LadyBug1209
Mommy to FOUR little men!
Member since 8/08 9655 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Preschool tuition
We're paying about $3,800 (including registration fee) for the year for 5 half days, about 3.5hrs a day. This is a private Catholic school in Central Nassau.
|
| Posted 8/1/15 8:48 PM |
| |
|
dajc23
My Loves :)
Member since 1/09 4980 total posts
Name:
Dana
|
Re: Preschool tuition
We pay $2900/yr for 5 days, 2.5hr a day
|
| Posted 8/1/15 9:16 PM |
| |
|
jdbaby
LIF Adolescent
Member since 4/11 660 total posts
Name:
|
Preschool tuition
We paid $525 per month for 5 days per week of 2 hours 45 min. I think it's on the upper end of Suffolk tuition.
|
| Posted 8/1/15 9:28 PM |
| |
|
Deenintendo
LIF Adolescent
Member since 6/11 847 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Preschool tuition
I'm paying $1800 a year for two days a week, 3 hours a day
|
| Posted 8/1/15 9:35 PM |
| |
|
luckysmom
Yes it is! Going as planned:)
Member since 6/07 5339 total posts
Name:
|
Preschool tuition
I'm paying 166 a month per twin to go 3 days 2.5 hours per day. Then I have each twin in 2 extra days for a gym class and an activity class. It's an extra 25 per kid. So I am paying 191 per month per kid for 5 days 2.5 hours per day. It's a pre k program through our church.
|
| Posted 8/1/15 10:01 PM |
| |
|
Kelly9904
Mommy to 2 amazing little boys
Member since 5/05 9306 total posts
Name:
Kelly
|
Re: Preschool tuition
My sons school for 3 days 9-12 is $345 a month. For 3 days 9-2 is $504
That is in Smithtown area
ETA
It costs alot more than my older son's preschool did. But they are also certified teachers, and its an amazing school. I really am very happy there and very comfortable leaving my son there! I only have 10 more months! (sept-jun) thats what I keep telling myself!! LOL
Message edited 8/1/2015 10:50:24 PM.
|
| Posted 8/1/15 10:45 PM |
| |
|
myminions
LIF Toddler
Member since 2/14 454 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Preschool tuition
Right now $169.00 a month for 2.5 hours 2 days a week.
|
| Posted 8/2/15 4:54 PM |
| |
|
blustar214
So in love with my little girl
Member since 1/10 2471 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Preschool tuition
When DD was 2 I paid $250/month for 2 day, 2.5 hours/day.
At 3 I paid $485/month for 3 days, 4 hours/day.
At 4 we will be paying $810/month for 5 days, 5.5 hours/day.
|
| Posted 8/2/15 6:19 PM |
| |
|
Mom0710
LIF Adolescent
Member since 9/14 682 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Preschool tuition
We paid $345, 5 days a week, 2.5 hours a day. I'm really going to.miss that school.
|
| Posted 8/2/15 7:49 PM |
| |
|
mnmsoinlove
Mommy to 2 sweet girls!
Member since 3/09 8585 total posts
Name:
Melissa
|
Re: Preschool tuition
I pay 195 a month for 3 days a week for 2.5 hours. All the teachers are certified. We do a lot of fund raisers and pay for things like field trips and extras to come into the school.
|
| Posted 8/2/15 10:00 PM |
| |
|
Budjeg11
LIF Adult
Member since 4/11 2644 total posts
Name:
|
Preschool tuition
We pay 5,600 for the year- 5 days 3hrs a day. IM in Nassau County and in my area this was the least expensive preschool we could find!
|
| Posted 8/3/15 12:44 AM |
| |
|
VeeJay
Love baby feet
Member since 2/09 2894 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Preschool tuition
Posted by Deenintendo
I'm paying $1800 a year for two days a week, 3 hours a day
This is what I pay too.
|
| Posted 8/3/15 10:49 AM |
| |
|
Aries14
Can't plan life...
Member since 8/08 2860 total posts
Name:
|
Preschool tuition
we pay $185 for 3 days a week for 2.5 hours
|
| Posted 8/3/15 12:32 PM |
| |
|
nycgirl
Angels!
Member since 3/09 7721 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Preschool tuition
Posted by Budjeg11
We pay 5,600 for the year- 5 days 3hrs a day. IM in Nassau County and in my area this was the least expensive preschool we could find!
We pay more.
Our preschool is pretty awesome (have thought about switching to a cheaper one, but they don't compare).
I compare it to preschools in the city, which are a LOT more.
|
| Posted 8/3/15 2:16 PM |
| |
|
luckyduck
LIF Infant
Member since 3/15 164 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Preschool tuition
Posted by nycgirl
Posted by Budjeg11
We pay 5,600 for the year- 5 days 3hrs a day. IM in Nassau County and in my area this was the least expensive preschool we could find!
We pay more.
Our preschool is pretty awesome (have thought about switching to a cheaper one, but they don't compare).
I compare it to preschools in the city, which are a LOT more.
Can I ask what makes your preschool worth the extra money? What about the other schools didnt compare to yours?
I'm trying to figure out is if it is worth spending the extra money. This is my first one in preschool so I don't have anything to compare it to. I found a school that is less money and the facility itself is actually nicer than the one she currently attends. That being said, if the teaching quality is better I feel justified in paying more. It's just hard to judge without your child actually attending. We looked at a few and they all seemed very nice with lovely teachers.
Message edited 8/3/2015 3:35:59 PM.
|
| Posted 8/3/15 2:51 PM |
| |
|
klsnyc805
LIF Adolescent
Member since 11/09 578 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Preschool tuition
The school we chose is $5,250 for 4 days per week, 3 hours a day (mid Sept to mid-June). It is one of the cheaper options in our area (Nassau north shore).
|
| Posted 8/3/15 3:19 PM |
| |
|
Mrs-D-Girl
Love my fur baby
Member since 8/07 5183 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Preschool tuition
My Son did 5 days a week, 9:30-2:30
It was $820 a month 
Public school here we come.....  
|
| Posted 8/3/15 3:27 PM |
| |
|
MrsT809
LIF Adult
Member since 9/09 12167 total posts
Name:
|
Preschool tuition
I looked at 6ish schools and all were pretty similar. I'm paying 200 for 2 days, 2.5 hours. The only one that was a lot more than the others was not impressive at all. The kids didn't listen to the teacher and owner much and all I saw them do was dittos. Talking to my cousin recently she said she paid a boatload more for her first kid's school and her second did a lot more at the school that cost much less. I'm sure wroth some you get more when you pay more and other times not.
|
| Posted 8/3/15 4:23 PM |
| |
|
luckyduck
LIF Infant
Member since 3/15 164 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Preschool tuition
Posted by MrsT809
I looked at 6ish schools and all were pretty similar. I'm paying 200 for 2 days, 2.5 hours. The only one that was a lot more than the others was not impressive at all. The kids didn't listen to the teacher and owner much and all I saw them do was dittos. Talking to my cousin recently she said she paid a boatload more for her first kid's school and her second did a lot more at the school that cost much less. I'm sure wroth some you get more when you pay more and other times not.
This is exactly what I'm afraid of and trying to avoid. I just don't want to regret pulling her out and switching to another school only to be disappointed. I guess there are no guarantees. I appreciate everyone's feedback.
|
| Posted 8/3/15 4:57 PM |
| |
|
nycgirl
Angels!
Member since 3/09 7721 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Preschool tuition
I don't think cost=quality.
Our preschool is a Montessori (different there) & very academic & independence promoting. DS has developed interesting qualities there w a lot of leadership (impressive for me for preschool). I personally liked mixed ages. Prob not for everyone... But it was right for him. It was the same price as 2 schools I visited, but more than 2 others that were in the 3-5k per year range.
You do need to visit a bunch of places & feel what is right to you. Others that I visited were very focused on essentially babysitting (even some pricey ones).
Ones in NYC run ridiculous $$$ (so I'm still happy).
|
| Posted 8/3/15 5:48 PM |
| |
|
