Tuition

The tuition rates are the same for all ages unless specified. Tuition covers up to 10 hours of care on your contracted days. Additional hours or days are available for an additional cost. We are able to accommodate most work schedules. Please email Zakkiyya if you have any questions about care hours.

Preschool Promise - free to eligible families

Preschool For All - free to eligible families (Multnomah County only)

Equity Grant Infant Toddler - free to eligible families

Openings

Additional fees

Annual Registration fee - $250 per child

Late tuition payment fee - $20 per day

Late pick-up fee - $2 per minute past contracted hours *Children cannot return until all balances are brought to $0.

Document fee - $50 for the first two hours, $25 per hour after

*Documentation fee applies to forms the provider must complete at the family’s request. Including but not limited to tax forms, employment forms, legal documents, etc.

Court appearance fee - $500 per day

*We do not wish to be involved in civil disputes between parents. However, if summoned to court, the parent requesting our appearance will be charged $500 per day. A portion of this fee will be given to other enrolled families that may have to seek other care for the days we are in court and cannot run our classrooms. Children will not be allowed to return until all balances are brought to $0.

Education Explorers has a rolling enrollment system for our preschool class, meaning we welcome your family to apply at any time during the school year for children 3-5 years of age.

Policies

Tuition covers up to 10 contracted hours of care per day (unless other terms have been agreed upon with the director), all meals including Kirkland brand formula. As part of our menu, we serve fresh fruits, vegetables, milk, and whole-grain bread. Tuition also covers all curriculum materials and supplies, diapers, and wipes.

*Tuition increases every September.  

To hold your child's space, payment must be made whether your child attends or not. Payment is based on contract, not attendance

Late payments

Services will not be provided without payment. There is a $20 late fee per day for tuition not paid per child. After 5 days of nonpayment, the contract will be immediately terminated. For re-enrollment, tuition, late fees, and registration fees are due.

Acceptable Forms of Payment
Cash, Online payments via Procare Connect (fee charged per transaction), ERDC DHS payments, Military assistance, Zelle (971-266-3646 or zakkiyya@educationexplorershcc.com), Money order, and Cashier’s check.

*Personal checks are not accepted at Education Explorers.

Payments and Copayments:
Payment is due on the 25th of the month before care if paying monthly to receive the prepayment discount. When paying weekly the tuition is due on Friday before the beginning of the week. Payments are due before services are rendered.