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| | | Learning to play well with others while developing early reading and math skills can be costly. In California, annual preschool payments outpace state university tuition. A full-time four-year-old in a preschool setting with working parents may stay from 7 a.m.-6p.m. with 20-30 hours of class time sandwiched between before and after school care. Rates vary based on the number of days and location. | | |
| Typical costs: | - Full-time preschool averaged $3,800 -$10,900 in 2006, according to The National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies. The average annual cost of a 4-year-old in preschool care varies by state, according to a ranking prepared by USAToday.com. The most affordable states are Alabama, $3,000, and Nevada $3,200. The District of Columbia leads the pack at $10,900, followed closely by Massachusetts with an annual average of $10,700.
- Parents home schooling preschoolers use a combination of "park" time with other children and at-home projects to socialize and teach the child. Everything preschool.com offers tips and project ideas to keep preschoolers engaged.
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| What should be included: | - Healthy snacks and cots or pads for naptime are generally included.
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| Additional costs: | - Enrollment and application fees run $50 -$100.
- Some schools charge supply fees around $250 -$400 per year.
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| Discounts: | - Offering to pay tuition in full or in fewer installments may lower the rate.
- Public elementary schools in many areas offer free preschool. Call the local school district office for more information.
- Parent-run preschool co-ops can cost around $45 per month for two half days each week. However many require as much as one day per week of volunteer time. In addition, parents are asked to help with fundraisers to help defer the cost of the teacher's salary and the site.
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Article updated July 2008 |
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