Instructional programs and childcare costs
All the details to support your decision: class ratios, before and after care, payment plans and more.
Tuition per enrolled student is indicated below for each instructional program, as well as fees for our childcare programs. Please note Class sizes are indicative and may vary.Tuition does not include the cost of overnight field trips, the 6th grade graduation trip, the service fee for those choosing to pay tuition by month, and extracurricular activities not integral to the normal school day. The general comments following the fee data further explain our tuition and fees. More about enrollment forms and schedules for the upcoming school year can be found on our School Forms page.
Pre-Primary Programs
Half-day Preschool: Full-Time, 5 Days
- Ages: 3 to 4
- Class Session: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Monday – Friday
- Student/Teacher Ratio: 6-12 : 1
- Tuition: $8,750.00
All-day Preschool/Prekindergarten/Kindergarten
- Ages: 3 to 6
- Class Session: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Student/Teacher Ratio: 6-12 : 1
- Tuition: $13,250.00
Extended Stay Program: All-day Per Day
Under certain circumstances, children enrolled in the half-day programs may stay for the full day on a part-time basis (less than three days per week). Families must make arrangements with the school office in advance in order to ensure the request can be accommodated.
- Ages: 3 to 4
- Class Session: 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Cost: $32.00 per day
Elementary Programs
Juniors/Lower Elementary: Grades 1, 2 and 3
- Ages: 6 to 9
- Class Session: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Student/Teacher Ratio: 10-15 : 1
- Tuition: $13,250.00
Seniors/Upper Elementary: Grades 4, 5 and 6
- Ages: 9 to 12
- Class Session: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Student/Teacher Ratio: 10-15 : 1
- Tuition: $13,250.00
Middle School Programs
Grades 7 and 8
- Ages: 12 to 15
- Class Session: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Tuition: $14,000.00
Childcare Programs
Early Birds/Before-School Care
Early Birds benefits families who must drop off their children before school because of their work schedule or other obligations. For use as-needed for enrolled students; no regular schedule or advance notice required.
- Ages: 3 to 12
- Session: 7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
- Child/Caregiver ratio: up to 12 : 1
- Cost: $10.00 per day
- Discount Package: Available for families who commit for the entire year, $1,500
After Care/After-School Care
After Care benefits families whose children are unable to go home as early as 3:00 p.m. For use as-needed for enrolled students and their siblings (must be potty trained); no regular schedule required, advance notice required by 2:00 pm on the day of attendance.
- Ages: 3 to 12
- Child/Caregiver ratio: up to 12 : 1
- Staffing: Two to three child caregivers based on attendance
- Cost:
- If picked up by 4:30 p.m., $10 per day for one child
- If picked up after 4:30 p.m., $20 per day for one child
- Additional siblings, if picked up by 4:30 p.m., $10 each
- Additional siblings, if picked up after 4:30 p.m., $15 each
- Discount Package: Available for families who commit for the entire year, $3,000 for first child and an increasing $500 discount for each additional child (First $3,000, second $2,500, third $2,000, and so forth).
Additional Information
Days of Operation
Classes meet five days per week except when holidays, in-service or weather emergencies occur. Children will meet the Ohio State requirements for days of scheduled instruction. The school-year schedule includes a winter break and a spring break.
Tuition Discounts
CMH is pleased to offer the following discounts:
- CMH Alumni - application fee waived
- Military and Veterans - application fee waived
- Siblings - 10% discount for the second enrolled child, 15% for the 3rd enrolled child, 20% for the 4th and any additional enrolled children
Tuition Payment Plans
Three tuition payment plans are available:
- By Year: Pay the enrollment deposit upon signing the tuition contract and pay the balance of tuition less a $100 discount by June 15. Payment by ACH is optional under this plan.
- By Semester: Pay the enrollment deposit upon signing the tuition contract, pay one-half of tuition by June 15, and pay the balance of tuition, (one-half of tuition less the enrollment deposit paid) by December 15. Payment by ACH is optional under this plan.
- By Month: Pay the enrollment deposit upon signing the tuition contract and pay your remaining obligation in twelve equal monthly payments from June 15 through May 15. The remaining obligation is the balance of tuition (tuition less the enrollment deposit paid) plus a service fee. The service fee is $30/month. Payment by ACH is optional under this plan.
Financial Obligations
CMH has expenses of a continuing nature. So that our programs and services can be provided over the entire year, it is essential that annual income from tuition be assured. Accordingly, an enrolled family’s obligation to pay Children’s Meeting House the full amount of the tuition contract becomes binding on the date when the Director of CMH signs the tuition contract. This obligation is not affected by the family’s withdrawal of any student from CMH for the coming school year at any point after this date. In rare cases, exceptions to this policy may be made on an individual basis upon evaluation of individual petitions made in writing to the Board of Trustees.