Tuition and Enrollment

Our Infant, Baby, and Toddlers' House is 

currently enrolling for our Fall 2026 Infant Cohort.

Please reach out now by emailing seedlingsplayschoolpdx@gmail.com to schedule a tour, and fill out the interest form, below!

Seedlings Playschool Children's House is currently fully enrolled. Please fill out our interest form, above, and we will reach out regarding upcoming Tours and Open Houses, and to let you know about any future openings.

Tuition for Baby and Toddler Room For the 2026-2027 School Year (3 months-35 months):

$2475/month for full time care

Monday-Friday 7:30-5:30

Partial week schedules are offered on a limited basis when availability allows. For families interested in a partial week schedule, please email us at SeedlingsPlayschoolPDX@gmail.com to discuss availability and pricing.

Tuition for Children's Room (24 months-35 months):

$1890/month for full time care

Monday-Friday 7:30-5:30

Partial week schedules are offered on a limited basis when availability allows. For families interested in a partial week schedule, please email us at SeedlingsPlayschoolPDX@gmail.com to discuss availability and pricing.

Tuition for Children's Room (3-5 years):

$1680/month for full time care

Monday-Friday 7:30-5:30

Partial week schedules are offered on a limited basis when availability allows. For families interested in a partial week schedule, please email us at SeedlingsPlayschoolPDX@gmail.com to discuss availability and pricing.

Included in tuition is:

• organic infant formula for children under 12 months, if desired

• homemade vegetarian meals and snacks (we participate in the USDA food program)

• diapers and wipes

• abundant art and sensory materials and other consumable play materials

• sunscreen in the summer and the use of our class set of rainsuits for keeping dry in the winter

Our Commitment to Quality and Fair Wages

At Seedlings, we believe that high-quality early childhood education starts with highly skilled and dedicated teachers. Our tuition reflects our commitment to paying our educators as professionals--our teachers receive competitive wages, ongoing training, health benefits, paid holiday breaks, and paid sick leave. By investing in our teachers, we are investing in a nurturing, respectful, and enriching environment for your child.

There is a one-time, non-refundable enrollment fee of $300 per child to confirm your child’s spot, and a refundable deposit.

Tuition is subject to change, with two months’ notice. Families can expect annual tuition adjustments that help keep our program sustainable, support rising operating costs, and ensure our staff continue to earn competitive, living wages. Increases are typically in the 3–7% range, though the exact percentage is reviewed and determined each year.

Calendar and Hours

We are a year round program. We take off one week in the Spring, one week in the Summer, a few days around Thanksgiving, and a little over a week in the Winter, as well as Observed Holidays, and Teacher Planning days. We try to align our breaks with those of PPS for the convenience of parents with older children. Check out the calendar below for all our closure dates. We follow Portland Public School's inclement weather closures.

 (tuition is not discounted or prorated for closures.)

A note for our Infant and Toddler Program: Seedlings Infant and Toddler House is open from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Because infant and toddler care requires very specific adult-to-child coverage, we plan staffing carefully throughout the day. While we are open from 7:30 am–5:30 pm, each child in the Baby & Toddler House has an assigned drop-off time (between 7:30–8:00 am, or later if preferred) and pick-up time (between 5:00–5:30 pm, or earlier if preferred) to ensure children are always supported by a fully staffed care team. If a families' needs change over time, we always do our best to work with families to meet their specific scheduling needs.

Drop-In Days:

Drop-In Days outside of a family's Regular Part-Time schedule may sometimes be available -- as staffing, capacity, and ratios allow -- for families who are enrolled part time. (We do not provide drop in care for children who do not attend Seedlings on a regular weekly schedule)

The rate for Drop-In Care for our Baby and Toddler House is $195 per Drop-In Day. 

The rate for Drop-In Care for our Children's House is $125 per Drop-In Day.

Financial Support for Families

We believe high-quality early childhood education should be accessible to all families.

Seedlings is happy to work with families who receive ERDC or other child care funding support. If your family qualifies for a program or subsidy, we’re glad to coordinate with your funding source and complete any necessary steps to make it work.

Please reach out if you’re using, or exploring, a funding program—we’re always happy to help find a way forward together.