School Year 2025–2026 Application Calendar and Procedure
After January 31, 2025
We do not anticipate any openings after our Priority Enrollment Lottery because of a higher than usual volume of applications.
Schedule & Tuition Rates for 2025–2026
Dodge Nature Preschool offers part-day classes with options for extended hours between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Children must be three years old by September 1, 2025. Children who turn five years old before June 1, 2025 are not eligible for priority placement. School year begins September 8, 2025.
Part-Day Class Options:
Morning classes: 8:45–11:30 a.m.
Afternoon classes: 12:45–3:30 p.m.
Tuesday/Thursday: $3,339/year or $371/month
Monday/Wednesday/Friday: $4,365/year or $485/month
Monday through Friday: $7,704/year or $856/month
*NEW* Afternoon Extended Care Options:
Extended Care runs from 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and can be added on to morning enrollment. Afternoon Extended Care includes lunch time and rest time; children must provide their own lunch.
Tuesday/Thursday: $3,258/year or $362/month
Monday/Wednesday/Friday: $4,941/year or $549/month
Monday through Friday: $8,199/year or $911/month
Bunch Program Options
Bunches are available for families who choose. Space is limited.
Morning Bunch: 8:00–8:45 a.m. – for children enrolled in morning classes
Tuesday/Thursday: $66/month
Monday/Wednesday/Friday: $99/month
Monday through Friday: $165/month
Lunch Bunch: 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. – for children enrolled in either morning or afternoon classes. Children must provide their own lunch.
Tuesday/Thursday: $106/month
Monday/Wednesday/Friday: $159/month
Monday through Friday: $265/month
After Bunch: 3:30–4:00 p.m. – for children enrolled in afternoon classes or Afternoon Extended Care
Tuesday/Thursday: $42/month
Monday/Wednesday/Friday: $63/month
Monday through Friday: $105/month
Dodge Nature Preschool offers Scholarships for part-day class tuition for families who qualify. We also accept Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) and Early Learning Scholarships. Families are encouraged to apply for these state programs as soon as possible.