How much is too much for a 2 year old program?

[Staraglimmer]

I have been researching 2 year old programs. Sadly, some are already full. But, tell me ladies, if I really love the program, how much is too much to pay for 5 days a week 1/2 a day?

[cmo]

Our 2 year old (well, almost 3 now) goes 5 days/week for a half day, and tuition is $375 per month, plus an annual $150 registration fee. We just got next year's application and I noticed that the same program will cost $395 per month next year. DD is high energy, and social, so it has been worth EVERY PENNY!

[egoldber]

This is going to vary widely by area, so I'm not sure you can really compare. I'm paying about $550 a month for Amy for 5 days a week, from 9-1.

[SnuggleBuggles]

None of the schools I know of have 1/2 day, 5 day a week 2 year old programs unless it is day care. All of the preschools have a 2 morning a week program at that age. The one we would do is around $300/ month.

Beth

[egoldber]

Our preschool also has extended day care, and we have the option at age 2 of 2, 3 or 5 days a week. :) About half the kids are only there for preschool and half are there for some form of extended child care.