William Lipovsky
Short Answer — Crème de la Crème tuition generally costs between $900 and $1,900 per month. However, the amount you pay will depend on your location, the age of your child(ren), and how often they attend.
Crème de la Crème Tuition Cost
Crème de la Crème tuition varies by your location, the child’s age, and the attendance schedule.
The table below outlines the range you can expect to pay for one child to attend part-time or full-day care under each age group.
Crème de la Crème doesn’t post its tuition rates online and some locations won’t give rates over the phone. However, we were able to gather quotes from locations in Georgia, Texas, Colorado, New Jersey, and Illinois to give you an idea of how much you can expect to pay.
| Program | Full-Time Tuition | Part-Time Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (Six weeks to one year) | $1,400 to $1,900 per month | $1,000 to $1,400 per month |
| Toddler (One to two years) | $1,400 to $1,800 per month | $1,000 to $1,400 per month |
| Preschool (Two to four years) | $1,600 to $1,700 per month | $900 to $1,300 per month |
| Kindergarten (Four to five years) | $1,100 to $1,600 per month | $900 to $1,300 per month |
| Before- and After-School Programs (Five to 12 years) | N/A | $400 to $500 per month |
| Summer Camp | Around $300 per week | N/A |
Note that many Crème de la Crème locations also offer drop-in care for around $75 per visit.[1]
What Tuition Covers
Crème de la Crème’s tuition inclusions vary depending on the program and location.[1]
Your tuition may cover the following supplies:
- Meals and snacks (for children old enough to eat table food)[2][3][4][5][6]
- Milk (for children over one year old)[2][3]
- Diapers and diaper cream[2][3]
- Wipes[2][3]
- Linens such as crib and cot sheets[2][3][5]
- Sleep sacks[2][3]
- Bibs[2][3]
- Art supplies[4]
Your local Crème de la Crème can provide a handbook outlining what your tuition covers and whether you need to provide any supplies, such as formula.[1]
Additional Costs
In addition to the cost of tuition, there are some other fees you can expect to pay when enrolling your child at Crème de la Crème.
These include:
- Enrollment fees: Apply to first-time students, not returning students; usually the amount of the first month’s tuition plus a refundable security deposit[1][7]
- Annual registration fees: Around $200 for regular programs and $50 for summer camp[1]
- Activities and supplies: Around $50 to $100 per month[1]
- Uniforms: Required for all age groups except infants; about $10 to $40 per item (shirts, dresses, hats, etc.)[1][8]
- Late pick up: Usually $1 to $5 per minute, depending on how late you are[1]
- Non-sufficient funds: Usually around $25 per instance[1][7]
Ways to Save
You may be eligible for a tuition discount. Eligibility varies by location.
Ways to save on tuition could include:
- Multi-child discount: When enrolling more than one child, the oldest may receive 10% off tuition.[1]
- Military discount: Children of active-duty military members may receive 10% off tuition.[1]
- Employment discount: Some Crème de la Crème locations offer a tuition discount to employees of certain businesses. Call your local childcare center for details.[1]
Payment Policy
Crème de la Crème uses the online portal MyProcare for tuition payments.[9]
Tuition is due monthly, but you may be able to pay bi-monthly if you make special arrangements with your local childcare center.[1]
Price Comparison
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