Tuition and Tiered Model
Everbloom Montessori is a nonprofit Montessori school in Grand Rapids serving children from infancy through age six. We use a tiered tuition model to make high-quality Montessori education accessible across a wide range of household incomes, while sustaining the staffing, environment, and materials required for authentic Montessori programming.
Tuition Tiers and Membership Dues
Household income tiers
Tiers are based on combined household income using 2025 income tax returns.
Tier A: $0–$69,000
Tier B: $69,001–$98,000
Tier C: $98,001–$155,000
Tier D: $155,001–$300,000
Tier E: $300,000+
Annual membership dues
Annual membership dues are required to confirm enrollment once admission is offered.
Tier A: $100
Tier B: $200
Tier C: $300
Tier D: $400
Tier E: $500
Documentation for tier placement
To ensure fair placement within the tiered structure, all families upload their prior year tax documents during enrollment confirmation.
Tier A requirement
Families placed in Tier A are required to apply for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Childcare Scholarship. This scholarship may reduce tuition significantly or fully cover childcare costs for qualifying families and supports long-term sustainability of the tiered model.
What Tuition Includes
For Young Toddler through Children’s House, tuition includes daily breakfast, lunch, and snack. Everbloom partners with the local YMCA to provide healthy, diverse meal options, including gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan choices.
Note for parents
Infant tuition reflects care needs specific to infant programming.
Schedule Options
Enrollment is for five days per week, Monday through Friday. Schedule selections are confirmed at enrollment.
Schedule option table
Regular Day: 8:30 AM–3:30 PM (all ages)
AM Care: 7:30 AM–3:30 PM (all ages)
PM Care: 8:30 AM–5:30 PM (all ages)
Extended Day: 7:30 AM–5:30 PM (all ages)
Extended care adjustments
Extended care selections may be decreased with 30 days’ advance notice. Increases may be requested 24 hours in advance based on availability.
Payment Plans
Families select a payment plan after notice of acceptance as part of enrollment confirmation. Fewer payments support school budget planning and are appreciated when possible.
Single annual payment
Due in full on August 1, 2026
Bi-annual payments
50% due August 1, 2026 and 50% due January 1, 2027
Quarterly payments
Three equal payments due August 1, 2026, November 1, 2026, and February 1, 2027
Monthly payments
10 monthly payments due on the first of the month beginning August 1, 2026 through May 1, 2027
Monthly tuition calculation
To calculate the monthly payment option for any program, divide the annual tuition for your child’s schedule and tier by 10.
Tuition tables by program
Find your child’s program, select the schedule, and then locate your household income tier.
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Regular Day (8:30 AM–3:30 PM)
Tier A: $8,803
Tier B: $11,385
Tier C: $15,179
Tier D: $19,733
Tier E: $24,135AM Care (7:30 AM–3:30 PM)
Tier A: $11,011
Tier B: $13,592
Tier C: $17,386
Tier D: $21,940
Tier E: $26,341PM Care (8:30 AM–5:30 PM)
Tier A: $13,218
Tier B: $15,798
Tier C: $19,594
Tier D: $24,147
Tier E: $28,549Extended Day (7:30 AM–5:30 PM)
Tier A: $15,425
Tier B: $18,005
Tier C: $21,801
Tier D: $26,355
Tier E: $30,756 -
Regular Day (8:30 AM–3:30 PM)
Tier A: $8,426
Tier B: $11,932
Tier C: $15,848
Tier D: $21,139
Tier E: $25,356AM Care (7:30 AM–3:30 PM)
Tier A: $10,442
Tier B: $13,947
Tier C: $17,863
Tier D: $23,154
Tier E: $27,371PM Care (8:30 AM–5:30 PM)
Tier A: $12,457
Tier B: $15,962
Tier C: $19,878
Tier D: $25,169
Tier E: $29,387Extended Day (7:30 AM–5:30 PM)
Tier A: $14,473
Tier B: $17,978
Tier C: $21,894
Tier D: $27,185
Tier E: $31,402 -
Regular Day (8:30 AM–3:30 PM)
Tier A: $6,421
Tier B: $9,125
Tier C: $12,202
Tier D: $16,289
Tier E: $19,768AM Care (7:30 AM–3:30 PM)
Tier A: $8,217
Tier B: $10,920
Tier C: $13,998
Tier D: $18,086
Tier E: $21,563PM Care (8:30 AM–5:30 PM)
Tier A: $10,013
Tier B: $12,715
Tier C: $15,793
Tier D: $19,881
Tier E: $23,358Extended Day (7:30 AM–5:30 PM)
Tier A: $11,808
Tier B: $14,511
Tier C: $17,588
Tier D: $21,676
Tier E: $25,155
GSRP additional care pricing
GSRP stands for the Great Start Readiness Program. It is Michigan’s state-funded preschool program that provides high-quality, tuition-free PreK for eligible 4-year-olds. The program focuses on early learning, social development, and school readiness so children enter kindergarten with strong foundational skills.
For GSRP students, additional care hours are priced monthly as follows:
AM Care: $229/month
PM Care: $457/month
Extended Day: $629/month
Discounts and policies
Sibling discount
Families with multiple children enrolled receive a 5% discount on the lowest-cost tuition.
Placement and scheduling notes
Classroom groupings by age are estimates of developmental readiness. Placement recommendations are made by program directors. Tuition totals are based on consistent five-day schedules for the academic year. Summer care enrollment is handled separately. Variations in individualized extended care schedules will be calculated and billed accordingly.
Access Programs and Financial Support
Everbloom participates in multiple programs that can reduce costs for eligible families.
MDHHS Childcare Scholarship (MI Bridges)
Michigan offers childcare assistance that may reduce tuition significantly or fully cover childcare costs for qualifying families. Families placed in Tier A are required to apply.
MI Tri-Share
The Michigan Tri-Share program can split childcare costs between the family, their employer, and the State of Michigan. Families can ask their employer about participation and apply through the state program.
Great State Readiness Program (GSRP)
Everbloom participates in Michigan’s free Pre-K program for eligible four-year-olds in partnership with Kent ISD.
Need help navigating tuition or financial support?
We understand that tuition, tier placement, and financial assistance options can feel complicated. Many families are unsure where to begin or which programs may apply to their situation, and that is completely normal.
Our team is happy to walk you through the process. Whether you have questions about income tiers, payment schedules, MDHHS childcare assistance, GSRP eligibility, or the Tri-Share program, we are here to help you understand your options and make the process clear.
If you are unsure where to start, reach out. We can help you identify next steps and connect you with the right resources.
