TUITION 2026–2027
One simple flat weekly rate for every age group at NIDO — tuition covers two daily snacks, all materials, and daily Brightwheel updates. Resource classes included.
Weekly tuition · 1:4 ratio
per week
Weekly tuition · 2 adults : 10 children
per week
Weekly tuition · 1:8 ratio
per week · Pre-K4 coming soon
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Two healthy snacks each day — NIDO does not serve lunch. Allergy and cultural accommodations standard. Families pack their child's lunch from home.
Bilingual books, natural learning materials, classroom supplies, outdoor equipment, and assessments. Nothing extra to buy.
Social-emotional learning, music & movement, and art are woven into every week — included in tuition, no add-on fees.
Daily Brightwheel updates with photos, snacks, naps, and notes. Bilingual monthly newsletter. Two formal conferences per year, more on request.
All DC field trips and neighborhood walks included — no permission-slip add-on fees.
ONE-TIME FEES
One-time, non-refundable. Due upon accepting a spot; covers enrollment paperwork, health-record setup, and Brightwheel onboarding.
One-time, non-refundable. Credited toward your first month's tuition once your child is enrolled.
FINANCIAL ACCESS
NIDO participates in the DC Child Care Subsidy Program. Families with income up to 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (approximately $90,000 for a family of four) qualify for initial enrollment, and may maintain the subsidy up to 85% of DC Median Income ($134,160 for a family of four). Subsidy payments are accepted directly from the District.
Tuition is reported annually to OSSE. Annual increases of 3–5% are standard in the DC market and will be communicated to families at least 60 days in advance.
THE DETAILS
Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, year-round. Closed on federal holidays and two staff professional-development days per year.
Five-minute grace period after 6:00 PM. After that, $1 / minute / child. Repeated late pick-ups trigger a conference with the Center Director.
Currently building a pre-enrollment waitlist for a Fall 2026 opening. Enrollment ramps from an opening cohort through full capacity across our launch classrooms, with additional rooms planned as we grow.
30-day written notice for withdrawal. Tuition is not pro-rated for absences, illness, or family travel. Enrollment and waitlist fees are non-refundable; the waitlist fee is credited to the first month's tuition once enrolled.
NEXT STEP
Tour our classrooms, meet Gabriela and Veronica, and ask any question you have about tuition, subsidy, or our 80/20 model.
