Tuition & Pricing
Quality Early Education
Is an Investment, Not an Expense.
The first five years of life are the highest-return investment a family can make. At Palmetto Future Scholars, every dollar goes directly into the brain-building environment your child deserves.
90%
of brain development happens before age 5
13%
annual ROI on quality early education
4x
more neural connections than an adult brain
Monthly Tuition
Transparent, All-Inclusive Pricing
Monthly tuition covers curriculum, materials, and all classroom activities. A one-time $100 registration fee and a $15 Seasonal Program Support Fee apply. Wipes are provided at no additional cost.
Ages 6 Weeks to 2 Years
Infant Program
The most critical window for brain development. Our infant program is built around responsive caregiving, sensory exploration, and the serve-and-return interactions that wire the brain for trust and language.
- Low caregiver-to-infant ratios
- Responsive, attachment-based care
- Sensory and motor development activities
- Daily communication with families
- Brain-building language immersion
- Wipes provided
- Formula or breast milk must be provided by family
Ages 2 to 5 Years
Toddler & Pre-K Program
The years when curiosity explodes and neural pathways multiply. Our toddler and pre-K program channels that energy into STEM exploration, language-rich learning, and the social-emotional skills children carry into kindergarten and beyond.
- STEM-integrated curriculum
- Language-rich classroom environments
- Social-emotional learning focus
- School readiness preparation
- Creative arts and movement
- Wipes provided
- Meals included for children eating table food
Additional Fees
Registration Fee
$100
Annually to secure a spot
Seasonal Program Support Fee
$15
Supports teacher planning & program quality (4x per year)
Wipes
Included
Provided at no additional cost
Part-Time Scholars Program
Early learning designed for today's families.
We recognize that modern families don't all follow a traditional 9-to-5 schedule. Our Part-Time Scholars Program gives families more enrollment options while providing children with the same intentional, curiosity-driven learning environment that defines Palmetto Future Scholars.
Part-time means a different schedule—not a different standard of care and learning.
Toddler & Pre-K Scholars
Ages 2.5–5 Years
Half-Day Scholars
8:30 AM–12:30 PM
Morning snack and lunch included.
Full-Day Scholars
8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack included.
Full-Time Scholars
Up to a 10-hour schedule between 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
Breakfast, lunch, and two snacks included.
Infant & Young Toddler Scholars
Ages 6 Weeks–23 Months
Half-Day Scholars
8:30 AM–12:00 PM
Morning snack and lunch are included for young toddlers. Families of infants provide breast milk and/or formula according to their child's feeding needs.
Full-Day Scholars
8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Full-Time Scholars
Up to a 10-hour schedule between 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
Breakfast, lunch, and two snacks are included for children developmentally ready for center-provided meals and snacks.
The same PFS experience. A schedule designed for your family.
Every Scholar benefits from an intentional early-learning environment designed to encourage curiosity, discovery, relationships, and development during the most foundational years of childhood.
Creating spaces where curiosity thrives, from the cradle to the classroom.
Family Discounts
We Honor Those Who Serve Our Community
Discounts are non-stackable. Only one discount may be applied per enrollment.
We plan to accept ABC Quality subsidies as soon as we become eligible. Families who may qualify are encouraged to ask about this during enrollment.
Teacher Discount
10% off
Available to all active classroom educators and school staff.
Military Discount
10% off
Honoring the families who serve. Available to active duty and veterans.
Sibling Discount
5% off
Applied to each additional child enrolled from the same family.
Founding Family Benefits
Founding Family Benefits
The first 50 families to join our interest list receive exclusive benefits reserved for our founding community. These perks are not available after enrollment opens to the public.
Most Exclusive · First 10 Families
$270/week
Locked in for your entire first year
The first 10 families to enroll receive a guaranteed weekly rate of $270 for 12 full months, regardless of program or future rate changes. No surprises.
Spots 11 – 50
50% off
First full month of tuition
Families in spots 11 through 50 receive 50% off their first full month of tuition. Applied automatically at enrollment — no code needed.
50
Founding spots
Once all 50 founding family spots are claimed, these benefits expire permanently.
01
Locked-In Registration Fee
The $100 one-time registration fee applies, but founding families are guaranteed it will never increase regardless of future rate changes.
02
Guaranteed Rate for First 10 Families
$270/week, locked in for your entire first year. No rate increases, no surprises. The first 10 families to enroll receive this exclusive weekly rate.
03
Exclusive Open House Invitation
A private tour and meet-the-teacher event before our public open house. See the classrooms, meet the staff, ask anything.
04
Founding Family Recognition
Your family's name honored in our lobby as a founding family of the Palmetto Future Scholars community.
05
Early Access to New Openings
When a sibling or second child is ready to enroll, founding families are notified of available spots before they are listed publicly.
06
Priority Enrollment
Founding families receive priority placement for the program of their choice before enrollment opens to the general public.
No commitment required · Benefits applied at enrollment
The Cost of Waiting Is Greater Than the Cost of Starting.
Nobel Prize-winning economist James Heckman demonstrated that every dollar invested in quality early childhood education returns up to thirteen dollars in long-term societal benefit. The neural pathways built in the first five years cannot be rebuilt later at any price.
Palmetto Future Scholars exists to make that investment accessible to the families of North Charleston. Our tuition reflects the true cost of delivering a brain-science-based program with the staff, materials, and environment your child deserves.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Secure Your Spot?
The First 50 Families Receive Exclusive Benefits.
The first 10 families lock in $270/week for a full year. The next 40 receive 50% off their first month. These offers expire once all founding spots are claimed.
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