Tuition, Fees, and Financial Assistance

Sunstone is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational institution. Tuition and fees are kept as low as possible while continuing to attract and retain outstanding teachers and provide excellent, AMI Montessori education.

Financial Assistance

We believe that diversity breeds strength in our community. In recognizing and celebrating our differences we create a culture of inclusion and acceptance among our students, staff, and families. To encourage a diverse socio-economic community, we offer need-based assistance. This year we have awarded $61,300 in tuition assistance to 11% of our student body.

For additional information and a financial assistance application, please contact our business manager, Kim Weyler. Thank you.

Tuition and Fees

Woodstock Campus

Toddler, Primary, Elementary

ages 16 months – 12 years

Milwaukie Campus

Toddler & Middle School Coming September 2024!

ages 16 months – 3 years & 7th– 8th grade

Woodstock Campus – Tuition & Fees

(2023-24) Toddler Program: Ages, 16-36 Months

12 months, 7:30am-5:30pm, M-F
Includes available Spring, Winter, and Summer Break care, 8:00am-5:00pm
  • $2,210/month (12 payments)
  • $26,220/year (single payment)

(2023-24) Children’s House Program: Ages, 3-6 Years

10 months, 8:30am-1:00pm, M-F 
  • $1,350/month (10 payments)
  • $13,200/year (single payment)
10 months, 8:30am-3:00pm, M-F 
  • $1,450/month (10 payments)
  • $14,200/year (single payment)

(2023-24) Elementary Program: 1st-6th Grade

10 months, 8:30am-3:00pm, M-F 
  • $1,510/month (10 payments)
  • $14,800/year (single payment)

(2023-24) Extended Care – Children’s House & Elementary

Beforecare, 7:30-8:00am, M-F
  • $100/month
  • drop-in: $25/day
Short Aftercare, 3:00-4:30pm, M-F
  • 1 day/week: $35/month
  • 2 days/week: $70/month
  • 3 days/week: $105/month
  • 4 days/week: $140/month
  • 5 days/week: $175/month
  • drop-in: $40/day
Long Aftercare, 3:00-5:30pm, M-F
  • 1 day/week: $65/month
  • 2 days/week: $130/month
  • 3 days/week: $195/month
  • 4 days/week: $260/month
  • 5 days/week: $325/month
  • drop-in: $40/day
Winter Break Care, 8:00am-5:00pm, M-F
  • $375/one week
Spring Break Care, 8:00am-5:00pm, M-F
  • $375/one week
Summer Program, 8:00am-5:00pm, M-F
  • $350/week, 8:00am-3:00pm
  • + $75/week, 3:00-5:00pm

(2023-24) Deposit and Fees

Program Deposit
  • Families make two payments before enrollment: a program deposit to hold the spot, and a first payment in the month before the child starts. The program deposit is typically equivalent to one month’s worth of annual tuition, and is due for new families two weeks after acceptance into a program. The program deposit is applied to your annual tuition.
Registration Fee
  • A one-time registration fee of $400, per new child, is due with the program deposit.
Building Fee
  • A one-time building fee of $850, per new family, is due August 1.
Activity/Material/Emergency Supply Fee
  • This annual fee, per child, is due August 1.
  • $0 toddler community
    $375 children’s house
    $450 lower elementary
    $700 upper elementary
Snack Fee
  • Children’s House only
  • This annual fee of $225, per child, covers a nutritious morning snack, lovingly prepared in-house by our school chef, and served daily.

Tuition Insurance

  • Tuition insurance is required for Children’s House and Elementary families utilizing the monthly payment plan. This annual fee, due September 1, is 2.25% of your annual tuition.
  • Tuition insurance is optional for Children’s House and Elementary families utilizing the single payment plan.
2023-24 Tuition Insurance
2022-23 Tuition Insurance

Milwaukie Campus – Tuition and Fees

(2024-25) Toddler Program: Ages, 16-36 Months

12 months, 7:30am-5:30pm, M-F
Includes available Spring, Winter, and Summer Break care, 8:00am-5:00pm
  • The 2024-25 Toddler Tuition has not yet been set. Please see the 2023-24 Toddler tuition at the Woodstock Campus for approximation.

(2024-25) Middle School: 7th & 8th Grades

10 months, 9:00am-4:00pm, M-F 
  • $1,805/month (10 payments)
  • $17,750/year (single payment)

(2024-25) Middle School Deposit and Fees

Program Deposit
  • Families make two payments before enrollment: a program deposit to hold the spot, and a first payment in the month before the child starts. The program deposit is typically equivalent to one month’s worth of annual tuition, and is due for new families two weeks after acceptance into a program. The program deposit is applied to your annual tuition.
Registration Fee
  • A one-time registration fee of $400, per new child, is due with the program deposit.
Building Fee
  • A one-time building fee of $950, per new family, is due August 1.
Activity/Material/Emergency Supply Fee
  • This annual fee of $900 per child, is due August 1.
Kitchen Fee
  • This annual fee of $500, per child, provides a nutritious communal lunch served daily.

(2024-25) Middle School Tuition Insurance

  • Tuition insurance is required for Middle School families utilizing the monthly payment plan. This annual fee, due September 1, is 2.05% of your annual tuition.
  • Tuition insurance is optional for Middle School families utilizing the single payment plan.