Current Tuition Rates- September 2023
Little Red Schoolhouse Tuition is currently based on $99/day in the Infant Toddler Program (Chickadees, Chipmunks, Pikas & Snowbunnies), and $91/day in the Preschool Program (Brown Bears, Black Bears & Summer Trails Camp).
It is figured with the following equation: Daily Rate × Amount of Days/Wk × 52 Wks/Year ÷ 12 Months/Year = Total Monthly Amount
Rates as of September 2023
Tuition Assistance Program
Summit County Child Care Tuition Assistance
Summit First Steps: Ages 0-3
Summit PreK: Ages 3-5
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE
Current Age Eligibility:
- Summit First Steps 0-3: Birthday on or after October 2, 2020
- Summit PreK 3-5:
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- SPK 3 – born on or before October 1, 2020
- SPK 4 – born on or before October 1, 2019
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- Participating preschool programs, child care centers and family child care providers must have a child care license in good standing from the Colorado Department of Human Services and must have a Colorado Shines Quality rating of 2 or above: Current SCTA Provider List
- Families must live and/or work in Summit County.
- At least one member of the household is required to work for a business located in and serving Summit County.
- To access full time childcare schedule for FIRST STEPS (4 or 5 days/ week) Both parents must work 30 + hours / week and be under $210K.
- Self-employed applicants must maintain an average income that exceeds their business expenses and must show that his/her taxable gross income divided by the number of hours of care used.
Application Be sure to use the checklist to start collecting required documents to have a complete application, including the employer verification form.
All questions can be directed to : summitprek@earlychildhoodoptions.org or 970-406-3060.