https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 04 May 2026 11:57:49 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-costs#post-2592565 Tue, 26 Jul 2016 00:23:11 +0000 StbHisMrs 2592565@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All of ours are listed, it's shocking to me how much they've increased since my son went! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-costs#post-2592524 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 22:24:29 +0000 Foodnerd81 2592524@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lawbee11: so far they have only been small local ones. But yeah I remember when I called bright horizons when I was pregnant with C it was pulling teeth to get any kind of estimate out of them over the phone. A couple around here do have prices listed, and another happily have me the price via email. But others you have to come in which I find so odd. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-costs#post-2592439 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 19:27:20 +0000 lawbee11 2592439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel like this is common with the big chain daycares/preschools. It was like pulling teeth for me to get a price from La Petite. We're sending LO to a small local preschool and the prices are listed on the website. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-costs#post-2592400 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 18:48:00 +0000 Mrsbells 2592400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: Many places are like this. Most of them do not have prices posted, some will give out prices over the phone but a lot of the more expensive ones do not discuss their rates until after you have toured the premises.<br /> I find it annoying but thats just how it is. If you look up reviews on the place you can sometimes find out the price from the reviews </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-costs#post-2592372 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 17:48:49 +0000 youboots 2592372@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The school she goes to gas prices online. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-costs#post-2592370 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 17:46:52 +0000 babypugs 2592370@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeh, drives me crazy! It reminds me of being in a restaurant when they list specials but not prices...no matter how much I want a dish, I'm not ordering it without knowing the price and I'm definitely not going to ask! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-costs#post-2592287 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 15:31:46 +0000 SweetiePie 2592287@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The ones here in NYC seem to post it on their websites. I would also be highly, highly annoyed if they wouldn't just tell me before having to go on a tour! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-costs#post-2592280 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 15:27:16 +0000 looch 2592280@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: I hear you, I was up a creek without a paddle for my son as well, but I was also working full time and I let them know I didn't have time to drop everything and come for a tour unless I knew the school was within my price range, you know? That's basically how I framed it, that I didn't want to waste their time, in case it was out of my range. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-costs#post-2592278 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 15:25:25 +0000 Foodnerd81 2592278@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: I normally would agree. But it's the end of July, and I want to start my 3 year old in preschool in a month and people registered back in January... So I'll play their game for now. Plus a lot of people seemed to really like this one. Next year I feel like I'll be able to be more picky. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-costs#post-2592260 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 15:08:52 +0000 looch 2592260@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The ones I was interested in (preschool, not daycare), either had prices listed or provided them to me via email, no tour required.</p> <p>Honestly, if I had to arrange a tour to get the price, I don't think I would have been that keen to give them my money. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-costs#post-2592205 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 14:26:51 +0000 Foodnerd81 2592205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: I guess it is business norm- this is the first time I've looked. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-costs#post-2592160 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:56:45 +0000 jape14 2592160@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In my area, daycares (even those with preschool options) are like this, but smaller preschools (church-based, montessori, etc.) generally list the tuition on the website. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-costs#post-2592152 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:51:00 +0000 Truth Bombs 2592152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Same here. It's super annoying, but it's good business. People will make a lot of sacrifices for their kids. This school likely feels confident enough in their program that if you visit, and have a good experience, you may be willing to stretch your budget more than if you had heard the price before experiencing what they have to offer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-costs#post-2592148 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:48:04 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2592148@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's how it is here too. :bummed: ,, </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-costs#post-2592114 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:29:50 +0000 snowjewelz 2592114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pretty much all daycares around us are like that. No costs listed, won't disclose over the phone and will only give you the info after a tour. I just thought it's business norm. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-costs#post-2592112 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:28:56 +0000 Foodnerd81 2592112@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm glad to know a) that it's not only our new town that does this, and b) that I'm not alone in thinking it's ridiculous! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-costs#post-2592109 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:28:33 +0000 catlady 2592109@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This drives me crazy. I noticed that about half the daycares we were looking into did this, back when I was researching infant programs. I actually disregarded any program that did that, but we were lucky to have many options so it turned out ok. Just searched for a random set of preschools in our area and almost all of them have tuition posted, although many offer financial aid so maybe that is why. Sorry you are dealing with this, what a pain. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-costs#post-2592105 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:27:06 +0000 Foodnerd81 2592105@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: she is holding the one open place for my daughter until we visit next week, which I do appreciate. And a few people have said this place is cheaper than the others so I'm just going to go and not rock the boat at this point. I could call but I'm letting it go for now. </p> <p>@Mrs D: exactly- why would they want to waste time giving a tour to someone who just can't afford it? I guess they want to show you how great it is so you will think it's worth spending more but really- it's two morning a week preschool for 3 year olds! I just want her to enjoy learning to play nice with other kids. </p> <p>@ShootingStar: in not actually sure if the public school has one but I'm sure it's full of they do. I figure I'll look into all that stuff over the fall before signing up for a 4s class. The one in our new town is expensive (I posted earlier about it). This one is highly recommended and in the town just south of me, but an equal drive. We are moving west so Nw of the city wouldn't work, but thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-costs#post-2592103 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:24:08 +0000 PinkElephant 2592103@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Frustrating, but I've found the same to be true, and yes, it seems like a huge waste of everyone's time! I'd try the approach @T.H.O.U.: suggested. Or if you have a max # in mind (either for monthly, hourly, yearly cost) maybe they'd tell you if they fall within your budget if they won't specify their exact cost. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-costs#post-2592099 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:20:57 +0000 ShootingStar 2592099@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow, that's a little crazy that you'd need to take a tour first. Does the town public school have one? Ours does and it posts the tuition info online, though it's a little buried. I do have tuition info for the daycare NW of Boston that we used to go to (including preschool). If you're interested I could wall it to you. It's a chain, and I'd imagine your suburb may be more expensive than where we were. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-costs#post-2592097 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:17:39 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2592097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also, I think places are much more hesitant to put something in writing, but maybe you could get someone to verbally tell you over the phone? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-costs#post-2592093 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:17:10 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2592093@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thats really frustrating. Have you explained the situation to them? That you're moving and need to have a place lined up so although you fully intend to tour before your child starts, you need to know if its in your price range? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-costs#post-2592092 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:15:38 +0000 Mrs D 2592092@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our city has the cost right on their website...I think its annoying when any "business" tries to conceal prices...just let me know so I dont waste any ones time... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-costs#post-2592084 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:05:39 +0000 Mrs. Pickles 2592084@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>exact same where I am.. unfortunately </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-costs#post-2592080 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:01:11 +0000 Foodnerd81 2592080@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are moving to a new town and I've been researching part time preschool options for my toddler. Almost no place has their tuition listed on the website. And even when I email for information, a couple places basically want me to come in for a tour before they tell me the cost. Isn't that strange? I mean, if it's too much, why would I bother going out to see the place at all? </p> <p>Is this some weird thing I never knew about? ive been recommended to this one school by several people and heard it's a little cheaper and wonderful, so I'm going to make the trip out to tour it, but I find it so strange they won't just tell me the cost. </p>