Tuition & Aid

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TUITION & ASSISTANCE

Investing in Childhood

Choosing Singing Cedars is an investment in your child’s early years. Here, we honor each child’s individuality and intentionally support who they are becoming. Students are given time to play, move, create, and learn through direct experience within a small, connected community. Dedicated teachers guide students with care and consistency, helping them develop confidence, curiosity, and a strong foundation for the years ahead.

We are committed to making this care and education as accessible as possible. As an accredited member of ISACS, we accept ESA funding for eligible families. As a licensed childcare center, we also accept CCA assistance.

2026-2027 Tuition Rates

*Before any applicable tuition support (such as ESA or CCA) or payment processing fees.

Supply Fee | A non-refundable $350 supply fee is due at the time of enrollment. Returning families who complete re-enrollment on or before March 2, 2026, will receive a $50 discount.

Payment Plan | Tuition may be paid in full by August 1 or in 10 monthly installments from August 1 through May 1. All payments are processed through Brightwheel. Tuition balances must be paid in full by June 1, 2027.

Community Commitment

Singing Cedars is sustained through both tuition and active family involvement. In addition to tuition, families participate in annual giving, seasonal fundraising events, and a yearly service commitment that supports the life of the school. These shared efforts strengthen our programs and nurture the close-knit community that defines Singing Cedars.

Education Savings Account (ESA)

The Students First Act makes state funding available for families who choose private education at an accredited nonpublic school in Iowa. All Iowa resident students in grades K–12 are eligible to apply for an Education Savings Account (ESA) for the 2026–27 school year and future years, regardless of family income.

The ESA application will open in the spring of 2026. Applications will be due on June 30 for the following school year. Applications are valid for one year; families must apply annually to remain eligible for the program.

Learn more about ESA on the Iowa Department of Education website.

Child Care Assistance (CCA)

Child Care Assistance (CCA) is a state program that helps eligible families offset the cost of childcare at licenses centers. . As a licensed center, Singing Cedars accepts CCA benefits for qualifying families enrolled in our early childhood programs.

Eligibility is determined by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and is based on income and family circumstances. Families must apply directly through the state to determine qualification and maintain eligibility.

Learn more about CCA and application requirements on the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services website.

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