Tuition

2024-2025 School Year

Tuition fees may be paid annually or monthly. For your convenience, the annual fee is divide into 10 equal monthly payments. Monthly tuition is due on the 15th of each month, starting July 15, 2024 through April 15, 2025.  Tuition payments received after the 20th of each month will be charged a late fee of $20.00.

Payment Options Include:

CHECK – Make your check payable to First United Methodist Church of Gilbert Preschool, please note your child’s name on the check memo line. Checks may be dropped off at the Preschool Office or Mailed to First United Methodist Church of Gilbert Preschool, 331 South Cooper Road, Gilbert, AZ 85233

Electronic Funds Transferred

Tuition payments may be paid using EFT from your checking or saving account.
There will be a $20.00 charge for all NSF and returned items.

CASH – Place cash payments in an envelope, label it with your child’s name, and give directly to a Preschool Director. You will receive a receipt for all cash payments. Please do not mail cash payments.

On Line Payments –   Paying Tuition on-line is easy and fast!  Students must already be registered and enrolled for the current school year to pay online. Payments online can be made with a credit/debit card or checking account using Vanco Services, a secure payment service.

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  3 YEAR OLD CLASS:

  • Children must be 3 years old by August 31st and completely toilet trained by the first day of classes.
  • We offer two different options for your 3 year olds.  You can choose a two day program with an optional third day or a three day program.  Both classes meet from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Two Day Option:

  • Tuesday and Thursday –  Loving Ladybugs
  • Tuition (based on 10 months) = $310/month
  • Non-Refundable Registration Fee (annual) = $150
  • Add optional  Wednesday  to Loving Ladybugs (tuition matches 3 Day option below)

Three Day Option:

  • Monday, Wednesday and Friday –  Caring Caterpillars
  • Tuition (based on 10 months) = $350/month
  • Non-Refundable Registration Fee (annual) = $150

PREKINDERGARTEN CLASS:

Children must be 4 years old by August 31st and completely toilet trained by the first day of classes.

All PreK classes meet 4 days a week, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

  • These classes meet  9:00am – 12:00pm
  • Tuition (based on 10 months) = $390/month
  • Non-Refundable Registration Fee (annual) = $150

Tuition Payment Schedule for 2024-2025

Discounts

5% Discount given on annual tuition rate if paid in full by July 15, 2024.
10% Discount given on annual tuition rate for additional children from immediate family.

Monthly Tuition Due Dates:

July 15, 2024
August 15, 2024
September 15, 2024
October 15, 2024
November 15, 2024
December 15, 2024
January 15, 2025
February 15, 2025
March 15, 2025
April 15, 2025

Return Check Policy
There will be a $20.00 charge on all returned checks.

Student Withdrawal Policy
A two week written notice is required for the withdrawal of any student. All accounts must be paid in full.

Absentee, Vacation and Holiday Policy
No credit or refunds will be given for absences, vacations or holidays.

Late Pick up Policy
Preschool classes will end promptly. A late fee of $15.00 will be assessed for any child picked up 15 minutes after the class has ended.