Tuition
2026/27 Tuition and Payment details
Tuition
2026/27 school year*
*subject to change
North Star Program- 2 days ............. $5000
Starflower EC - 2 half days ............... $3200
Starflower EC - 2 full days ................. $5000
Nature Playgroup- Fall .......................... $200
Nature Playgroup - Spring .................... $200
Parent-child early childhood .............. $TBD
We aim to make our programs accessible for multi-children families through sibling discounts.*
*Two or more siblings enrolled in year -long programs (North Star Program and/or Starflower Early Childhood) receive 10% discount on 2nd+ siblings.
Younger sibling(s) in Nature Playgroup receive 50% discount.
*Two or more siblings enrolled in Nature Playgroup;
2nd+ siblings receive 20% discount. Siblings under 18mo attend free.
Acceptable Forms of Payment
Cash, check, or bank transfer via Zelle are the preferred methods of payment to avoid high surcharges and service fees.
Those on a payment plan can set up recurring payments through their banks for ease.
Venmo, Stripe or PayPal payments are accepted with an additional 3% fee.
Payment Options
Seasonal Programs (Nature Playgroup)
The full amount for the season is due upon enrollment to reserve your spot unless other arrangements have been made.
Year Long Programs (North Star Programs & Starflower Early Childhood):
A deposit of 10% is required upon enrollment signing to hold your spot in the program. Your remaining balance, less that deposit, is to be made in full through Zelle, cash, check, or through Affirm, AfterPay, or Klarna.
Other arrangements, financial assistance opportunities, or volunteering for tuition reduction may be available to those in need. Please inquire by emailing [email protected]
*If you would like to donate additional funds to help support a family in need of financial aid, you can contact us about donating to the New Earth Community Care Fund.
Sliding Scale
Co-op Opportunities
We have a select number of co-op opportunities that can carry a tuition reduction benefit. Spaces are limited and assigned on a self-reported needs basis and by best fit. If you are interested in applying for sliding scale tuition reduction or simply to help out please use this form.
(all sliding scale tuition applications must be received by February 15th to be considered in the first round of assistance decisions.)
Some positions available for sliding scale tuition include but are not limited to;
* Nature Playgroup AM Set-up- Wednesdays
setup & lunch help 10:00-10:30am & 12:00-12:15
* Nature Playgroup PM Clean-up- Wednesdays,
lunch help & 12:30-1:30pm cleanup
* Kitchen assistant- Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays
Prep: 9:30am-12:00pm
Cleanup: 12:00-1:30pm
*General assistant- Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays
9:00am-3:00pm
* Substitute Facilitator - Sign up to be on our list of on-call substitute facilitators! Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
9:00-12:30 or 3:00
Responsibilities may include: Assisting electives teachers, executing a simple plan for the day & overseeing the NSP kids (ages 5-12). Facilitate Playgroup Circle. Assist with lunch, set up, and clean up with the help of committed volunteers.
