Tuition & Fees
2026-27 Tuition & Fees
Applications Open Now
| Half-Day Preschool | 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | $521/month |
| Full-Day Preschool | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | $963/month |
| Elementary School Kindergarten – 2nd Grade | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | $943/month |
| Elementary School 3rd – 5th Grades | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | $920/month |
| Morning Extended Day | 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | $90/month |
| Afternoon Extended Day | 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | $180/month |
| Morning and Afternoon Extended Day | $270/month |
We’re excited to share that The Children’s School at Stephens College meets the qualification standards in state law to participate in the K-12 Scholarship Program beginning in the 2026–27 school year! Learn more on our Tuition Support webpage.
2025-26 Tuition & Fees
Applications Open Now
| Half-Day Preschool | 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | $505/month |
| Full-Day Preschool | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | $935/month |
| Elementary School | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | $915/month |
| Morning Extended Day | 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | $90/month |
| Afternoon Extended Day | 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | $180/month |
| Morning and Afternoon Extended Day | $270/month |
Financial Aid
The Children’s School at ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ offers several financial assistance options to help families access our preschool and elementary programs. Explore tuition support, MOScholars scholarship eligibility, child care subsidy opportunities, and tuition benefits available to ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ employees and students.
Payment Link
For families of children already enrolled at The Children’s School, please submit your payments .
Become a CSSC Family
- Tours are always welcome. Complete an Interest Form to get started.
- New to the area? We are accepting new students.
- For more information, call (573) 876-7260 or email childrenschool@stephens.edu.

Contact Us
The Children’s School
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(573) 876-7260
childrenschool@stephens.edu1200 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65215