Enrollment and Tuition
Enrollment Policies
Enrolling at Little Explorers means putting your child's growth first!
- Peace of Mind: This will become evident the minute you enter our warm, safe facility, and speak with our staff. You will simply feel good about leaving your children with us. We’re licensed by the State of Texas.
- A Wide Range of Programs for Your Children: We’re a complete childcare, preschool, and elementary facility, providing top-notch childcare, education, and fun for children ages six (6) weeks to 12 years old.
- Professional Experience: Our experience working with children crosses three decades. The name reflects our philosophy, while providing safe, nurturing childcare into the future.
- The Best People: Our owner is hands-on and committed to excellence. The staff has experience as well as education to best serve your child. Our personnel are college-degreed, drug tested, and background checked.
- The Best People, Part Two: Our staff is thoroughly trained for emergencies, holding regular mock drills, and the all of them are CPR certified. They are also trained in First Aid and recognition of Communicable Diseases / signs of child abuse.
- Proven Curriculum: We incorporate TEKS Standards, Circle Curricula, Frog Street Curricula, MONTESSORI Inspired, REGGIO EMILIA Inspired, and STEAM and which are the nation’s leading early educations methods. We focus on exploration through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics.
- 1. Infant Packet: 0 - 12 months
- 2. Toddler Packet: 12 months - 2 years
- 3. 3 Years and Up Packet: Pre-K3 - 2nd grade
- 4. Food Program Enrollment Form (Spanish)
- 5. Non-refundable application fee
- 6. Immunization record including the child’s name, date of birth, address, dates of each immunization and the name of the health provider. This record must include a Physicians Stamp and/or Signature.
- Fill Out an Inquiry Form and Submit It to the School Online.
- Tour Little Explorers’ Academy.
- Complete the Application Packet, Compile All Required Documents for Admission, and Bring All to the Interview Appointment and Pay the Application Fee online.
- Complete the Assessment and/or Test.
- Schedule an Interview Appointment.
- Pay Tuition and Any Outstanding Fees for Enrollment.
- Complete and Confirm the Reading of our Family Handbook and Emergency Preparedness Procedures.
- NEW STUDENT APPLICATION PACKET: NEWBORNS to 2 YEARS OLD
- NEW STUDENT APPLICATION PACKET: PREK-3 to 2ND GRADE
- Current Immunization Record
- Current Letter from a Physician Stating Examined in Last 6 Months and Clear from Communicable Diseases
- Copy of Birth Certificate
- Copy of Social Security Card
- Copy of Parent’s ID or Driver’s License (Both Parents or Guardians, If Applicable)
- Copy of Current Report Card from Another School (If Applicable)
- Copy of Cumulative Record from Another School (If Applicable)
- Copy of Discipline Record from Another School (If Applicable)
- Copy of Standardized Assessments from Previous School (K-2nd Grades Only) (If Applicable)
- Copy Of Academic/Psycho-Educational Testing (If Applicable)
- All K-2nd Grade Students coming to Little Explorers Academy.
- Testing may also be offered or requested if the parents or staff have questions or concerns about students’ current academic standing.
- ASSESSMENT – KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS
- ASSESSMENT – 1ST GRADE STUDENTS
- ASSESSMENT – 2ND GRADE STUDENTS
- TEST: ONLY IF ASKED TO DO THE TEST
- Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Textbooks & Workbooks
- Standardized Testing
- Health Screening
- Digital Learning Tools
- Breakfast & Lunch
- Textbooks & Workbooks
- Standardized Testing
- Health Screening
- Digital Learning Tools
Enrollment Documents
In order to be enrolled in our childcare the following must be on file in the office and you will be required to update your child’s information, as needed, throughout the year:
How To Apply For Our Private School Programs
Little Explorers’ Academy provides nurturing educators that work to educate all students academically and spiritually in a Christian environment. We invite you to explore our community and view the steps below to begin your family's enrollment into Little Explorers’.
CONTACT ADMISSIONS – MS. GLADYS or MS. LEAH, at: LittleExplorersKids@gmail.com
Steps for New Students/Families:
Step 1: Complete the Inquiry Form
Step 2: Tour Little Explorers Academy
Schedule Online Here:
Schedule a TourStep 3: Complete the Application Packet, Compile Required Documents, and Pay the Application Fee
Our ultimate goal is to meet the learning needs of students so that they can experience academic success and personal growth. Each student is evaluated on an individual basis with the attempt to determine our ability to meet those needs.
Complete the New Student Application Packet. You may fill out the documents digitally and email it to the School Office OR you may print the packet to fill out at home and drop it off BEFORE you schedule your Interview Appointment.
For families that need assistance in completing the application, we encourage you to set an appointment with the School Office. We are always happy to help our families!
REMINDER: This admissions packet needs to be returned to the School Office (via Email or Drop Off), with the other required documents below, BEFORE you make an Appointment for the Interview. The application will be reviewed prior to this meeting.
The required documents are listed in the application packet and below and must accompany the application:
APPLICATION FEE:
Step 4: Complete the Entrance Assessment and/or Testing
Entrance Assessment /Testing will be required for:
A student whose physical, emotional, and/or academic needs do not exceed our staffing capabilities will be given consideration for admissions. Little Explorers Academy will work with Klein ISD to offer services to meet the needs of most students on 504 plans or an IEP. We approach each case individually to determine if we can meet the needs of the whole student.
The completion of the age-appropriate Assessment is a Requirement for families to be eligible to be admitted into our academy and must be brought to the Interview Appointment COMPLETED. For each space or words, determine YES or NO that your child knows what is being asked.
You will only use the TEST Link above if asked to.
Step 5: Schedule an Interview Appointment
Schedule Online Here:
Schedule a TourPhone: 281-547-8989
Once your application has been reviewed, you have been interviewed, and accepted into our Academy, you will be sent an email instructing you to create a Family Online Login in ProCare where you will be able to communicate with us regarding your child, including setting up payments!
Step 6: Pay Tuition and Any Outstanding Fees for Enrollment
You will be given access to Register on our ProCare App to Pay these Fees.
Step 7: Complete and Confirm the Reading of the Family Handbook and Emergency Procedures
All parents/guardians must read these manuals and acknowledge receipt in writing.
Click below to begin the Family Handbook and Emergency Preparedness Plan.
Tuition and Fees
The Texas Voucher
Preschool Tuition & Fee Schedule
TUITION- COVERS 10 Hours / Day
SCHOOL HOURS: 6:00 am – 6:00 pm
| Grade / Program | Annual Tuition | Monthly (12-Payments) | Weekly |
| Infants or Toddlers — PT - 3 Days (M/W/F) to 10 hours Infants or Toddlers — PT - 5 Days (M-F) to 6 hours |
$14,508 | $1,209 / mo. | $279 |
| Infants or Toddlers — FT - 5 Days (M-F) to 10 hours | $17,108 | $1,426 / mo. | $329 |
| PRE-K3, PRE-K4 — FT - 5 Days (M-F) to 10 hours | $15,028 | $1,252 / mo. | $289 |
| PRE-K3, PRE-K4 — PT- 5 Days (M-F) to 6 hours | $12,948 | $1,079 / mo. | $249 |
ENROLLMENT & ANNUAL FEES
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
| Application Fee (new students) | $75 | Non-Refundable • One-Time Fee |
| New Student Enrollment Fee | $325 | Due Upon Acceptance • Non-Refundable |
| Returning Student Re-Enrollment | $275 | Due by April 1st each year |
| Annual Family Activity Fee | $200 | Due by August 1st -Covers Testing & Supplies |
| Payment Convenience Fee | 3% of Each Transaction | Credit Card or Debit Card Transactions |
| $1.25 per Transaction | ACH Payments | |
| Uniform Fees for Students | $20.00 / $35.00 | 1 Uniform Shirt / 2 Uniform Shirts |
PAYMENT OPTIONS
| Pay in Full | Monthly Payments | Weekly Payments |
| Due Upon Acceptance — 3% Discount Applied (Does not Apply to TEFA Vouchers) |
Payment Convenience Fees - 3% of Each Credit or Debt Transaction $1.25 per Transaction - ACH |
Payment Convenience Fees - 3% of Each Credit or Debt Transaction $1.25 per Transaction - ACH |
EXTENDED CARE
| Extended Care Plan | Annual Rate |
| Drop-In Care: Hourly | $15.00/Hour |
| Drop-In Care: Daily (10 Hours of Care) | $89 |
| CAMP Care: (M-F) 6 yrs. – 12 yrs. | $289/Week |
TEACHERS, SIBLING, MILITARY or FIRST RESPONDER DISCOUNTS
| Discount | |
| 1st Child | 5% off |
| 2nd Child | 10% off |
| 3rd+ Child | 15% off |
Enrollments Open All Year Round
Tuition Includes:
Elementary Tuition & Fee Schedule
TUITION – 10 Months
SCHOOL HOURS: 7:40 am – 3:00 pm
| Grade / Program | Annual Tuition | 10-Payments: Monthly | Aug 1 – May 31 Weekly | Pay-in-Full (3% Off) |
| PRE-K3 & PRE-K4 — 3 Days (M/W/F) | $8,500 | $850 / mo. | $249 | $8,245 |
| PRE-K3 & PRE-K4 — 5 Days | $10,500 | $1,050 / mo. | $289 | $10,185 |
| KINDERGARTEN — 5 Days | $10,500 | $1,050 / mo. | $289 | $10,185 |
| 1st – 5th GRADE — 5 Days | $10,500 | $1,050 / mo. | $289 | $10,185 |
ENROLLMENT & ANNUAL FEES
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
| Application Fee (new students) | $75 | Non-Refundable • One-Time Fee |
| New Student Enrollment Fee | $325 | Due Upon Acceptance • Non-Refundable |
| Returning Student Re-Enrollment | $275 | Due by April 1st each year |
| Annual Family Activity Fee | $200 | Due by August 1st -Covers Testing & Supplies |
| Payment Convenience Fee | 3% of Each Transaction | Credit Card or Debit Card Transactions |
| $1.25 per Transaction | ACH Payments | |
| Uniform Fees for Students | $20.00 / $35.00 | 1 Uniform Shirt / 2 Uniform Shirts |
PAYMENT OPTIONS
| Pay in Full | Semi-Annual | 10-Month Plan | Weekly Plan |
| Due by May 31st — 3% Discount Applied (Does not Apply to TEFA Vouchers) |
June 1 & December 1 No Extra Fee |
July – April • $1,050/mo. No Extra Fee |
1st Week of August through 3rd Week of May |
EXTENDED CARE
| Extended Care Plan | Annual Rate |
| Morning Only: (6:00–7:40 AM) | $975 |
| Afternoon Only: (3:05–6:00 PM) | $1,895 |
| Full-Day Care: (6:00 AM–6:00 PM) | $2,995 |
| Drop-In: (1 morning or 1 afternoon) | $28 / day |
| CAMP Care: $289 / Week or $79 / Day | or $15.00 / Hour |
SIBLING DISCOUNTS
| Sibling | Discount |
| 2nd Child | 10% off |
| 3rd Child | 15% off |
| 4th+ Child | 20% off |
Discount applied to younger child(ren).
Enrollments open January 1 – May 31
Tuition Includes: