What is a key ingredient for high-quality education? Low teacher-to-child ratios and small group sizes. Why is that important?
- Teachers are able to know each child as an individual.
- Teachers track their children’s development in each domain of growth: cognitive, language, physical, social, and emotional.
- Teachers create individualized curriculum and classroom experiences accordingly to stretch their knowledge and learning.
- Teachers can provide individual social and emotional support during conflict resolution (acknowledging feelings, sharing, taking turns, and more).
- Teacher retention rate is impressively high, as teaching in a setting with low ratios is rewarding and fulfilling.
- Our classrooms are cheerful, calm, and full of children enthusiastically exploring with ample room and materials.
Our tuition rates may be slightly higher than other programs due to our low ratios, but the benefits are tangible. FUMP is a high-quality program based on the unique interests, needs, and abilities of the preschool-aged child. At FUMP, we place children’s needs first, especially the need for connection with their teachers and peers in an optimal learning setting.
Fees and Deposits
| Registration Fee – $400 per student, $25 sibling discount |
| Security Deposit – one month’s tuition, which applies to the last payment of the school year. |
2026-2027 Monthly Tuition Rates
| Monday – Friday | Mon/Wed/Fri | Tues/Thur | |
| Infants (1:3) | $1,010 | $650 | $475 |
| Toddlers (1:4) | $975 | $630 | $455 |
| Preschoolers (1:5/6/8) | $885 | $575 | $410 |
| Before School Care M-F | $85 | $55 | $40 |
| After School Care M-Th | $70 | $40 (M/W) | $40 |
Fees and Special Events by Month
The following fees and events are billed in addition to regular monthly tuition.
| Month | Charges |
|---|---|
| August | Prorated tuition; vision and hearing screening (3- to 5-year-olds); school shirts and lunch kits (optional) |
| September | Regular tuition |
| October | Regular tuition |
| November | Regular tuition; Annual Fund |
| December | Regular tuition |
| January | Regular tuition |
| February | Regular tuition; registration fees for 2027-2028 |
| March | Regular tuition; summer registration fees |
| April | Regular tuition |
| May | Security deposit; May 2027 BSC and ASC charges |
| June | Summer tuition (optional) |
| July | Summer tuition (optional) |
Tuition is due the first day of the month that your child attends. Full payment is due each month regardless of the number of days your child is expected to attend. August tuition is prorated, considering the number of days that staff is attending in-service and the number of days children attend.
FUMP accepts ACH payments (electronic funds transfers directly from your checking account) through the Brightwheel app. We also accept personal checks and online bill payments from your financial institutions. We no longer accept credit card payments due to the high fees associated with such transactions. For more information about payment options, please contact the preschool office at preschool@fumcaustin.org.