Programs
Preschool Fee Policy – Lowcountry Montessori School
Intent Statement: Lowcountry Montessori School collects fees for each child enrolled in our program in order to meet our financial obligations to our staff and creditors. This also enables us to maintain and grow the quality program our parents expect from us. Lowcountry Montessori School was thrilled to announce that our Board of Directors approved our initiative to offer a free Pre-K program . Our hope is that we will be able to continue this program indefinitely. The structure of the preschool program is as follows:
Our primary program is free from 8am-12pm for the 2025-26 school year.
Attendance for our free preschool program is crucial to the success of the child. If a child is absent 10 times, we will request a meeting with the guardians. If attendance issues continue, the seat may be given to the child next on the waitlist.
If a student opts to stay for extended day, there is a nonrefundable student fee of $150 which shall be paid at the time of registration. This fee is to hold the seat.
The fees for the extended day are $345 per month and $245 per month for a family that qualifies for free and reduced meals. If a family qualifies for free and reduced meals, documentation in the form of both parent’s tax returns from the previous years must be turned in to the business office.
Fees are due on the first day of each month for the upcoming month. The prompt payment of all monthly fees is most important as the extended day program is non-profit and self-supporting.
Payment Options:
Tuition may be paid on https://lowcountrymontessori.revtrak.net/
Late Payments:
Fees are considered late after the 5th day of the month. A $55 late fee will be charged for any payment received after the 5th day of the month. Delinquent accounts will be provided notice in writing with a request to contact the office to make arrangements for payment. If payment in full is not received or payment arrangements acceptable to the School are not entered into by the 15th of the month, the student will not be able to attend full day preschool until delinquent tuition and the following month’s tuition is paid in full.
Failure to pay fees as scheduled may result in a student losing his/her place in the full day program. If payment arrangements are not made with the school by the 25th of the month and there is a waiting list, the Director will notify the family that the student has forfeited his/her spot for the full day program and will have to be picked up promptly at noon each day.
Lowcountry Montessori School will require that a credit card authorization be provided to be held on file for all full time primary students as well as students attending early and after care. On the 5th of each month, delinquent or returned payments will be automatically charged along with applicable fees.
Lowcountry Montessori School also reserves the right to pursue delinquent tuition payments through all available options as a last resort.
Returned check fee: There is a $50 returned check fee.
Withdrawal: Families must give 30 days’ notice if they withdraw their child. If 30 days’ notice is not given, the family will be responsible for payment of tuition 30 days from the time of notification. This allows the Director time to arrange for a replacement student in the class.
Effective Date: This policy is in effect September 1, 2018.
Other: Requests for exceptions to this policy may be presented in writing to the Administration for consideration.
