Tuition

At Explorer Learning Academy (ELA), we offer consistent tuition rates across all age groups, unless otherwise specified. Our tuition structure is designed to support working families with flexible scheduling needs.

Full-Time Tuition

  • Monthly full-time tuition includes up to 10 hours of care per day on your contracted days.

  • Families may select a schedule that best aligns with their work and family commitments.

Part-Day Tuition

  • Monthly part-day tuition includes up to 5 hours of care per day during one of the following sessions:

    • Morning Session: 5:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    • Afternoon Session: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

    • Evening Session: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Additional Time & Schedule Flexibility

  • Families may purchase additional hours or days beyond their contracted schedule for an added cost.

  • We strive to accommodate a wide range of work schedules, including nontraditional and evening shifts. If you have unique scheduling needs, please contact us to discuss options.

Monthly Part Day

5 hours a day

  • M-F- $1,410

  • MWF - $1,024

  • TTh - $750

Monthly Full Day

10 hours a day

  • 1 day - $688

  • 2 days - $1,251

  • 3 days - $1,706

  • 4 days - $2,068

  • 5 days - $2,350

  • 6 days - $2,600

  • 7 days - $3,033

Additional fees

Annual Registration fee - $350 per child

Late tuition payment fee - $20 per day up to five days. (The contract ends after 5 days of nonpayment. Registration is required to reenroll.)

Late pick-up fee - $2 per minute past contracted hours *Children cannot return until all balances are brought to $0.

Document fee - $50 for the first two hours, $25 per hour after

*Documentation fee applies to forms that the provider must complete at the family’s request. Including but not limited to tax forms, employment forms, legal documents, etc.

Court appearance fee - $500 per day

*We do not wish to be involved in civil disputes between parents. However, the parent requesting our appearance will be charged $500 per day if summoned to court.

Education Explorers has a rolling enrollment system for our preschool class, meaning we welcome your family to apply at any time during the school year for children 3-5 years of age.

Tuition covers up to contracted hours, diapers, wipes, all meals and snacks, including Kirkland brand formula for infants. As part of our menu, we serve fresh fruits, vegetables, milk, and whole-grain bread. Tuition also covers all curriculum materials and supplies, diapers, and wipes.

*Tuition increases every July.  

To hold your child's space, payment must be made whether your child attends or not. Payment is based on contract, not attendance

Late payments

Services will not be provided without payment. There is a $20 late fee per day for tuition not paid per child. After 5 days of nonpayment, the contract will be immediately terminated. For re-enrollment, tuition, late fees, and registration fees are due.

Policies

Acceptable Forms of Payment

  • Online payments via Playground (fee charged per transaction),

  • ERDC DHS payments,

  • Cashier’s check.
    *Personal checks are not accepted at Explorer Learning Academy.

Payments and Copayments

Payment is due on the 25th of the month. Payments are due before services are rendered.