There are many ways to apply for a funded Early Childhood slot. Funded slots allow qualifying children to attend the Early Childhood program with out any tuition or fees. These slots are funded by federal and state programs/grants. To learn if your family qualifies for one of these funded slots please contact a family advocate at 620.241.9590 or fill out the form in the Enrollment information tab of this website and a family advocate will contact you for an appointment.
If your child does not qualify for a funded slot, they may participate in the Early Childhood Program for a monthly tuition.
USD 418 three & four year old students may attend 1/2 day or full days- Monday through Friday. Sessions include: breakfast, lunch & snack (if full day).
Marion County provides 1/2 day session with either breakfast and lunch or lunch and snack.
For Hillsboro USD 410 manages and determines rates for tuition paying families attending the USD 410 program.
All tuition and fees are to be paid the 1st of each month beginning in September and ending in April. Tuition is not collected for August and May to make up the difference of class missed during spring & winter breaks. If families would prefer to pay over 10 months (August to May) to lower monthly payments please let your family advocate know. Please click on the corresponding parent contract for details:
McPherson Marion Preschool
1/2 days are $300 a month $225 a month
Full days are $400 a month. For USD 408 Staff $112 a month
For USD 418 Staff tuition rates are:
If your child does not qualify for a funded slot, they may participate in the Early Childhood Program for a monthly tuition.
USD 418 three & four year old students may attend 1/2 day or full days- Monday through Friday. Sessions include: breakfast, lunch & snack (if full day).
Marion County provides 1/2 day session with either breakfast and lunch or lunch and snack.
For Hillsboro USD 410 manages and determines rates for tuition paying families attending the USD 410 program.
All tuition and fees are to be paid the 1st of each month beginning in September and ending in April. Tuition is not collected for August and May to make up the difference of class missed during spring & winter breaks. If families would prefer to pay over 10 months (August to May) to lower monthly payments please let your family advocate know. Please click on the corresponding parent contract for details:
- McPherson Tuition Agreement
- McPherson Staff Tuition Agreement
- Marion Tuition Agreement
- Marion Staff Tuition Agreement
McPherson Marion Preschool
1/2 days are $300 a month $225 a month
Full days are $400 a month. For USD 408 Staff $112 a month
For USD 418 Staff tuition rates are:
- 1/2 days $150 a month
- Full Days $200 a month
To check if your family would meet Head Start Poverty Guidelines please click on the button below.