Programs and Enrollment

The goals of the Wheaton College Early Education Center programs are to:

• allow each child to develop at his or her own rate
• convey to children the challenge and excitement of learning new things
• provide a diverse, inclusive, equitable and accessible learning environment
• encourage the development of self-control, self-confidence, social interaction and critical thinking
• prepare children for a successful transition to kindergarten

Program options

Tuition is reflective of a 10-month program from September to June. We follow the Norton public school calendar as closely as possible.

Half-Day Morning Classes

3-Day Program

• • For ages 3 yrs. 0 mo. to 4 yrs. 0 mo. (as of September 1)
  • Option 1: 8:30–11:30 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
  • Option 2: 8:30–11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • Tuition: $4,100 per year

4-Day Program

• • For ages 3 yrs. 0 mo. to 4 yrs. 0 mo. (as of September 1)*
  • 8:30–11:30 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • Tuition: $5,400 per year

Half-Day Afternoon Classes

4-Day Program

• • For ages 4 yrs. 0 mo. and older (as of September 1)**
  • 12:30–3:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • Tuition: $5,300 per year

Full-Day Class

• • For ages 4 yrs. 0 mo. and older (as of September 1)**
  • 8:15 a.m.–2:45 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Tuition: $9,800 per year

Extended Day

We offer an extended-day option until 4:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for the afternoon and full-day classes. Please inquire for more details.

* We will consider enrolling children in the morning class who are age 2.9 by September 1. However,  preference will be given to those who are 3 by September 1.

** We will consider enrolling children in the 4-day p.m. and the Full-day class who are age 3.9 by September 1. However, preference will be given to those who are 4 by September 1.

Tuition Payment Options

Frequently Asked Questions