Kent Community Nursery School Programs 2024-25
Half Day |
Full Day |
KCS-Extended Morning |
KCS-Extended Morning & Return |
KCS-Extended Afternoon |
Monday to Friday |
Monday to Friday |
Monday to Thursday |
Monday to Thursday |
Monday to Thursday |
8 AM - 1 PM |
8 AM - 5:30 PM |
8 AM - 12 PM |
8 AM - 12 PM; 3:15 PM- 5:30 PM |
11:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
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Children who remain at KCNS 5 hours, or longer, per day are required, by CT state law, to nap (or rest) on a cot for, at least, 45 minutes in the afternoon. |
KCNS offers an Extended Morning Program only for students who attend the Kent Center School (KCS) Afternoon PreK program. As part of our Extended Morning Program, a Region 1 Bus brings the children from KCNS to KCS at 12 PM. |
KCNS offers an Extended Morning Program & Return only for students who attend the Kent Center School (KCS) Afternoon PreK program. Before and after KCS, children may be at KCNS. The Return is ONLY offered for children enrolled in our Extended Morning Program the same day. A Region 1 Bus brings the children from KCNS to KCS at 12 PM. After KCS, a Region 1 Bus brings the children from KCS to KCNS at 3:15 PM. |
KCNS offers an Extended Afternoon Program only for students who attend the Kent Center School (KCS) Morning PreK program. As part of our Extended Afternoon Program, a Region 1 Bus brings the children from KCS to KCNS at 11:20 AM. |
For descriptions of our programs, go to Program and Admissions. For new families, please contact us to register during the 2024-25 school year.
Tuition Rates 2024-25
Days enrolled per week |
Half Day Tuition [10 Installments*] |
Full Day Tuition [10 Installment*] |
KCS-Extended Morning Tuition [10 Installments*] |
KCS-Extended Morning & Return Tuition [10 Installments*] |
KCS-Extended Afternoon Tuition [10 Installments*] |
One |
$1,630 [$163] |
$3,090 [$309] |
$1,310 [$131] |
$2,040 [$204] |
$1,960 [$196] |
Two |
$3,250 [$325] |
$6,180 [$618] |
$2,620 [$262] |
$4,090 [$409] |
$3,920 [$392] |
Three |
$4,870 [$487] |
$9,260 [$926] |
$3,920 [$392] |
$6,130 [$613] |
$5,880 [$588] |
Four |
$6,500 [$650] |
$12,350 [$1,235] |
$5,230 [$523] |
$8,170 [$817] |
$7,850 [$785] |
Five |
$8,120 [$812] |
$15,440 [$1,544] |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Our tuition for programs is about $9 per hour.
KCNS provides flexible enrollment. Children can attend KCNS for one, two, three, four or five days a week. Tuition rates are calculated based on the number of days per week a child is enrolled for the year.
Due dates
For Fall enrollment, tuition payments for September and the registration fee ($45), are due September 1st. If you enroll during the year, please pay first month's tuition, along with the registration fee.
If you pay in 10 installments, they are due the 1st of each month.
*10-Installments Payment Plan
A payment plan is available to pay tuition over 10 installments. You are legally signing up for a FULL year's tuition and must pay all 10 installments, regardless of the amount of weeks of school each month.
Late payment
If tuition is not paid by the 15th of the month, families will be charged a $25.00 late fee attached to their bill. If not paid in full by the last school day of the month, the child will not be able to return to school until the bill is paid in full.
Refunds
Tuition will not be refunded in case of illness or other absence without prior consent of the school.
Financial Assistance
Scholarships are available, as needed. Such aid will be held in strict confidence. For information, please go to Financial Assistance.
Please see the KCNS Parent Handbook for further details on tuition policies.
KCNS provides flexible enrollment. Children can attend KCNS for one, two, three, four or five days a week. Tuition rates are calculated based on the number of days per week a child is enrolled for the year.
Due dates
For Fall enrollment, tuition payments for September and the registration fee ($45), are due September 1st. If you enroll during the year, please pay first month's tuition, along with the registration fee.
If you pay in 10 installments, they are due the 1st of each month.
*10-Installments Payment Plan
A payment plan is available to pay tuition over 10 installments. You are legally signing up for a FULL year's tuition and must pay all 10 installments, regardless of the amount of weeks of school each month.
Late payment
If tuition is not paid by the 15th of the month, families will be charged a $25.00 late fee attached to their bill. If not paid in full by the last school day of the month, the child will not be able to return to school until the bill is paid in full.
Refunds
Tuition will not be refunded in case of illness or other absence without prior consent of the school.
Financial Assistance
Scholarships are available, as needed. Such aid will be held in strict confidence. For information, please go to Financial Assistance.
Please see the KCNS Parent Handbook for further details on tuition policies.
How to pay tuition to the Kent Community Nursery School (KCNS)
Electronic payment (ACH): For electronic funds to be transferred directly from your bank account to KCNS, please complete the form at KCNS. All installments due will be drafted the 1st of the month, unless other arrangements are made with the treasurer.
Checks: Make to the order of the Kent Community Nursery School or KCNS. Leave checks in the Tuition Box at KCNS or mail checks to KCNS P.O. Box 594, Kent, CT 06757.
Checks: Make to the order of the Kent Community Nursery School or KCNS. Leave checks in the Tuition Box at KCNS or mail checks to KCNS P.O. Box 594, Kent, CT 06757.
KCNS is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) early education center.
6 Bridge Street, Kent, CT 06757 860-927-1294 [email protected]
6 Bridge Street, Kent, CT 06757 860-927-1294 [email protected]