Montessori Tuition in Plano, TX
Monthly tuition at Meridian Montessori of Plano runs from $950 to $1,500 for the 2026–2027 school year, depending on your child's program and schedule. Here is our published rate card — programs, schedules, fees and discounts. No form required.
2026–2027 Rates by Program
Every program runs five days a week, Monday through Friday. Choose the schedule that fits your family — the rate is the same whichever classroom your child joins.
Infant Program
6 weeks–18 months
| Schedule | Hours | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Full Day8:00 AM – 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM | $1,400 |
| Extended Day7:00 AM – 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM | $1,500 |
Toddler Program
18–36 months
| Schedule | Hours | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Half Day8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | $1,000 |
| Full Day8:00 AM – 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM | $1,200 |
| Extended Day7:00 AM – 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM | $1,350 |
Primary Program
3–6 years
| Schedule | Hours | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Half Day8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | $950 |
| Full Day8:00 AM – 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM | $1,100 |
| Extended Day7:00 AM – 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM | $1,250 |
Rates shown are for the 2026–2027 school year. All programs are five days a week. Openings vary by classroom — see current availability or call (214) 856-6337.
Beyond Monthly Tuition
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Registration feeDue at enrollment. | $250one-time, per child | Due at enrollment. |
| Tuition depositDue at enrollment. | 1 monthof your program rate | Due at enrollment. |
| Lunch feeThe optional catered lunch — not part of tuition. Snacks are provided. | $80per month | The optional catered lunch — not part of tuition. Snacks are provided. |
| Summer activity feeApplies to summer programming. | $100per child, per month | Applies to summer programming. |
| Late payment feeTuition is due on the 1st. This applies for each business day it remains unpaid after the 5th. | $30per business day | Tuition is due on the 1st. This applies for each business day it remains unpaid after the 5th. |
| Late pick-up or early drop-offA 5-minute grace period is provided at each scheduled dismissal time. After the grace period, a late pick-up fee of $1.00 per minute per child will be charged. Early drop-off before the child’s scheduled start time is also subject to a $1.00 per minute charge. | $1per minute | A 5-minute grace period is provided at each scheduled dismissal time. After the grace period, a late pick-up fee of $1.00 per minute per child will be charged. Early drop-off before the child’s scheduled start time is also subject to a $1.00 per minute charge. |
Ten percent off the lower tuition when more than one child is enrolled.
Five percent off when the school year is paid in advance.
Due at enrollment: the $250 registration fee and a tuition deposit equal to one month of your program rate. The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Your deposit is returned when your child leaves us, or applied to their final month, as long as you give 30 days’ written notice.
Before you enroll
From our Parent Handbook, word for word:
- 30 days’ written notice is required for all withdrawals. Tuition is due for the full 30-day notice period regardless of the child’s last day of attendance.
- Early departure from a yearly agreement may be subject to an early termination fee as outlined in the enrollment agreement.
Read the full Parent Handbook. Planning a start date? Our enrollment timeline covers when to tour and apply, and Montessori and daycare, side by side compares the two.
What Your Tuition Covers
Included in tuition
- The full Montessori program for your chosen schedule, five days a week.
- Every guide who leads a Meridian classroom is Montessori-trained.
- Published classroom ratios — 4:1 Infant, 6:1 Toddler, 8:1 Primary.
- Classroom Montessori materials and daily programming.
- A morning and an afternoon snack, provided by the school.
Billed separately
- Lunch — the optional catered lunch is billed separately at $80 a month, or send lunch from home.
- The $250 registration fee.
- The tuition deposit (one month of your program rate).
- The $100 per child, per month summer activity fee.
About the $80 lunch fee
Catered lunch is available for $80 a month, billed separately from tuition, or your child can bring lunch from home. The school provides a morning and an afternoon snack, and Meridian is a nut-free campus. The lunch fee listed above is that catered lunch — it is not part of your tuition rate. Breakfast is not served at school, so please make sure your child has eaten before arrival.
Tuition Questions, Answered
How much is Montessori tuition in Plano, TX?
At Meridian Montessori of Plano, 2026–2027 monthly tuition runs from $950 to $1,500 depending on the program and schedule. Primary (3–6 years) is $950 half day, $1,100 full day, $1,250 extended day. Toddler (18–36 months) is $1,000 half day, $1,200 full day, $1,350 extended day. Infant (6 weeks–18 months) is $1,400 full day, $1,500 extended day. All programs run five days a week.
What does tuition include?
Monthly tuition covers the full Montessori program for your chosen schedule, five days a week, in a Montessori classroom at our published ratios — 4:1 in Infant, 6:1 in Toddler and 8:1 in Primary — along with the classroom materials children work with every day. It does not include meals, the registration fee, the tuition deposit or the summer activity fee, which are listed separately on this page.
Are meals included in tuition?
No. Catered lunch is optional at $80 a month, billed separately from tuition — or send lunch from home. Snacks are provided, and Meridian is a nut-free campus. If you choose the catered lunch it appears as the lunch fee listed with our other fees, rather than inside your tuition rate.
Are there any tuition discounts?
Two. Families with more than one child enrolled receive 10% off the lower tuition, and families who pay the school year in advance receive 5% off.
What is due at enrollment?
A $250 registration fee and a tuition deposit equal to one month of your chosen program rate are both due at the time of enrollment. The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Your deposit is returned when your child leaves us, or applied to their final month, as long as you give 30 days’ written notice.
Is tuition reduced for absences, holidays or closures?
No. Tuition is a monthly rate for your child’s place, and it is charged for the full month regardless of absences, holidays or school closures. It is due on the 1st; a late payment fee of $30 applies for each business day it remains unpaid after the 5th.
Do you offer half-day or part-time schedules?
Half Day (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM) is available in the Toddler program for ages 18–36 months and in the Primary program for ages 3–6 years. The Infant program is offered as Full Day (8:00 AM – 3:00 PM) or Extended Day (7:00 AM – 6:00 PM). Every program runs five days a week, Monday through Friday — we do not offer two- or three-day schedules.
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