We provide full- and part-time programs for children between 18 months and 5 years old, both during the academic year (August through June) and during a five-week summer session (July to August). Operating hours are Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Additional information about holidays, vacations, and other closures can be found on our Calendar page.
Open spots are filled from our Waiting List per institutional guidelines. To enroll, a child must be 18 months old by September 1, though you may request a spot any time after birth.
Programs
Children are assigned to classrooms by age. Classrooms are small and closely follow state guidelines for student-to-teacher ratios. Developmentally appropriate curricula is carefully planned for each classroom by qualified, experienced teachers and administrative staff. All programs include breakfast, lunch and snacks, including any reasonable food accommodations requested by families.
| PROGRAM | AGE RANGE |
| Sparrows | 18 months old by September 1 |
| Chickadees | 2 years old, birthday between April 1 and August 31 |
| Swans | 2.5 years old, birthday between December 1 and March 31 |
| Doves | 3 years old by November 20 |
| Hummingbirds & Puffins | 3-4 years old |
| Flamingos & Peacocks* | 4-5 years old (*includes Binghamton Universal Pre-K program) |
Tuition
Tuition rates are listed below for the Academic Year and for the five-week Summer Session. We offer various forms of tuition assistance and discounts for qualifying families; see Tuition Assistance and Discounts below.
2024-2025 Academic Year Monthly Rates (September through June)
| Level | Sparrows, Chickadees, Swans & Doves |
Hummingbirds, Puffins, Flamingos & Peacocks |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time (M-F) | $1333 | $1204 |
| Part-time (M,W,F) | $903 | $800 |
| Part-time (T,Th) | $602 | $533 |
- We have two off weeks during the academic year (Winter Break in December/January and Spring Break in March/April) and, rather than adjusting tuition for those months, the discount is spread across the full academic year to keep rates consistent.
- Rates for the younger classrooms (Sparrows, Chickadees, Swans and Doves) are slightly higher due to the smaller teacher-student ratios required for this age group.
- Full-day schedule goes from 7:30am – 5:15pm.
- Full- Day schedule includes breakfast and lunch provided by Campus Pre-School.
2025 Summer Session (July to August)
| Level | Sparrows, Chickadees, Swans & Doves |
Hummingbirds, Puffins, Flamingos & Peacocks |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time (M-F) | $1665 | $1505 |
| Part-time (M,W,F) | $1125 | $1000 |
| Part-time (T,Th) | $750 | $665 |
- Summer rates and dates may be subject to change.
- Tuition for the five-week Summer Session is paid once at the start of the session. Rates are subject to change prior to the start of Summer Session.
- Open spots in this program may be offered to students on the Waiting List who were not enrolled during the previous Academic Year; however, this does NOT guarantee a place for the upcoming Academic Year. See our Waiting List page for more information.
Tuition Assistance & Discounts
- Tuition payments made with cash, check or automatic banking withdrawal (ACH) will receive a 2.85% discount.
- ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ students may be eligible for Block Grant funding. Please contact CPS-ECC administration (presch@binghamton.edu) for more details.
- Department of Social Services payments are accepted.
- Families with two children enrolled will receive a 5% tuition discount. Families with 3 or more children enrolled, will receive a 10% tuition discount. The sibling discount is applied to the oldest child’s tuition.
Tuition Policies & Fees
- A convenience fee of 2.9% will be applied to all credit card transactions processed through BrightWheel
- Tuition is due monthly by the end of the business day on the 10th of the month. If the 10th falls on a weekend, tuition is due by the end of the business day on the Friday prior.
- Payments made after the 10th of the month will have a $10 late fee. Payments made after the 25th of the month will have a $25 late fee.
- Returned checks or ACH payments will have a $30 return fee, plus any late fees for that month.
- Families who pick up their child after our daily closing time (5:15 p.m.) will be assessed a late pick-up fee ($5 for the first five minutes and $2 per minute for each additional minute)
- Families may ask for extra full days to be applied to their childs schedule at the rate of $56 a day. Families must request this extra time in the main office and extra time is subject to prior approval based on availability.
Questions about programs or tuition?
Please reach out to our Main Office at 607-777-2695 or presch@binghamton.edu