For over forty years, families from around San Diego have become part of The Children’s School family. We look forward to learning about your family and sharing more about our progressive education traditions and modern approach.
T/Th, Half Day
$6,110
MWF, Half Day 9:00AM-12:00PM
$10,480
TTh, Full Day 9:00AM-3:00PM
$9,875
$13,445
MWF, Full Day 9:00AM-3:00PM
$14,765
M-F, Half Day 9:00AM-12:00PM
$16,355
M-F, Full Day 9:00AM-3:00PM
$18,365
Prekindergarten
$20,300
Kindergarten - Third Grade
$23,865
Fourth Grade
$24,615
Fifth Grade
$24,705
Sixth - Eighth Grade
$26,520
Before school 7:00 - 8:30AM
$10.00/hour
After school 3:15 - 6:00PM
Note: Unlimited use of extended care is available for a discounted rate. Please contact us for more information.
The Children’s School is committed to serving a diverse student body and to offering financial assistance to qualified families. To learn more about our financial assistance programs, please download the 2020-21 Affordability Brochure. To apply for financial assistance for the 2020-21 Academic Year, complete a Parents' Financial Statement, a service of Community Brands in collaboration with the National Association of Independent schools.
On the Children's School monthly payment plan, administered through FACTS Management Company, one-tenth of tuition is due each month from June through March of the next year. The Children's School administers the plan, and requires that monthly payment plan families enroll in Dewars Tuition Insurance as described in the enrollment contract. For more information, please contact our business manager at business@tcslj.org.
November 7, 2019: Toddler - 8th Grade Open House at 5:00 PM January 16, 2020: Toddler - 8th Grade Open House at 9:00 AM February 1, 2020: Priority Application and Financial Assistance Deadline March 13, 2020: Acceptances and Financial Assistance Decisions Communicated March 25, 2020: Due Date for Enrollment Contracts and Financial Assistance Acceptances The Children's School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, national or ethnic origin, religion or sexual orientation in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid or other school-administered programs or activities.