Rates

Rates

  • Tuition is due either all on the 1st of the month of ½ on the 1st and ½ on the 15th.

  • 5% monthly discount for first responders, active military, and law enforcement.

  • 5% discount for 6-month payment

  • 10% discount for 12-month payment

Discount is not applicable to annual registration fees.

Annual registration fees – due at the time of enrollment and every April 1st

  • $200 – primary students

  • $275 – elementary students

Students picked up before 4:00 pm

  • $750/month – 1st child

  • $700/month – 2nd child

Students picked up between 4:00 – 5:30 pm

  • $825/month ($750 + $75 after-care fees) – only child

  • There is a discount of $25/child for multi-child families who are enrolled in the after-care program.

  • $800/month – 1st child

  • $750/month – 2nd child

These fees do not cover arts classes.

There is no additional charge for swimming lessons.

MELC does not accept children who are not fully immunized. South Carolina standard immunizations are required.

MELC does not accept vouchers.

Montessori Early Learning Center

1101 Balsam Rd. Columbia, South Carolina 29210

803-772-2262

Ina Lightner Fort, Owner/Principal