APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR
Thank you for your interest in the Collective! While the 23-24 application window has closed, you can still fill out an application in order to be added to our waitlist. We will begin the application process for the 24-25 school year in November. Please remember students must be 2.0 by September 1, 2024 to attend the Collective for the 24-25 school year.
Tuition and Fees 2023-2024
| Little Stars Classroom (2 year olds) | |||
| # Days | Tuition | 10 Installments | 10% Deposit |
| 5 | $31,790 | $3,179 | $3,179 |
| 4 | $26,860 | $2,686 | $2,686 |
| 3 | $21,900 | $2,190 | $2,190 |
| Bears or Rainbows Classroom (3 year olds*) | |||
| # Days | Tuition | 10 Installments | 10% Deposit |
| 5 | $29,990 | $2,999 | $2,999 |
| 4 | $25,360 | $2,536 | $2,536 |
| 3 | $20,670 | $2,067 | $2,067 |
*Children are defined as 3-year-olds in these rooms if their birthday falls on or after November 1, 2019.
| Bears or Rainbows Classroom (4 year olds*) | |||
| # Days | Tuition | 10 Installments | 10% Deposit |
| 5 | $28,350 | $2,835 | $2,835 |
| 4 | $24,210 | $2,421 | $2,421 |
| 3 | $19,740 | $1,974 | $1,974 |
*Children are defined as 4-year-olds in these rooms if their birthday falls on or before October 31, 2019.
Fees are based on the number of days a child is enrolled and are subject to annual adjustment (usually an increase of roughly 3%).
We do not currently accept vouchers. Feel free to call or email us about the Admissions process.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available at the Collective. Awards are determined based on the needs of the incoming families and the aid available, and varies each year. Awards will be offered after your scheduled Zoom visit.
Examples of financial awards in previous years:
- A family of four earning $94,000 was awarded $10,000. With the aid, the family paid $1,230 per month for a 3 year old in full-time preschool
- A family of three earning $134,000 was awarded $10,000. The family paid $1,190 per month for a 4 year old in full-time preschool.
- A family of four earning $98,000 was awarded $5,000. The family paid $1,790 per month for a 2 year old in full-time preschool
If you are interested in financial aid, please check the appropriate box on the Application form to receive the Financial Aid form.
Submitting Your Application
Completed applications received after January 1, 2024 will be placed on an active wait list, with priority given to applications submitted by January 1st. We ask that you submit a new application form at each winter admissions period if you have previously been placed on the wait list so we have your updated information. No application fee is required when you re-apply.
| Payment options for the application fee are a) $50 in cash or check payable to “Park Slope Child Care Collective” by mail or drop-off or b) $52 with credit card using the Buy Now button, which includes fees incurred through this payment option. Please include the applicant’s (child’s) full name in the special instructions option of the final checkout page if using the credit card option. |