Program Tuition
Tuition Rates for the 2021-2022 School Year:
BearCub Class for ages 2 to 2-1/2 years. (Birthday between March and Sept 2019)*
5 days - 8:30 -12:30 pm - $16,770
5 days - 8:30 - 2:30 pm - $20,400
The St. Columba Day for 3's, 4's & 5's (Birthday between September 2016 and February 2019)*
5 days - 8:30 - 2:30 pm - $19,125
Open to all children
Early Arrival 8:00 - 8:30 am
5 days - $1,480
4 days - $1,260
3 days - $1,120
2 days - $1,000
3:30 Club 2:30 - 3:30 pm
5 days - $2,700
4 days - $2,200
3 days - $1,625
2 days - $1,200
Stay and play for the whole day!
Stay & Play 2:30 - 5:00 pm
5 days - $6,800
4 days - $6,400
3 days - $6,000
*Classroom placements are made by the administration to ensure developmentally appropriate placement for every child.
Financial Aid
We have financial aid available to help families who need assistance. St. Columba’s Nursery School uses the National Association of Independent Schools School and Student Services (NAIS SSS) to gather information for financial aid applicants. The required forms are available online. A small processing fee can be waived on request. Please let the School Office know if the fee presents a hardship for your family.
Tuition Payment through Brightwheel
Families have two options for paying tuition. They may pay in full on or before June 1 of the year their child will begin school or participate in a monthly payment plan through Brightwheel. Families will have the option to pay in two or ten installments. Tuition payments begin in June.
If you have any questions, please call the school office at 202-742-1980.


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