2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
August 18, 2025 - May 22, 2026
limited enrollment still available
Growing Roots offers an exceptional full-day preschool/childcare program during the school year, running from August to May with breaks for major holidays (see school calendar for complete schedule). Our approach focuses on child-led learning in a nurturing, mixed-age environment and ensures children flourish in our Montessori-inspired indoor classroom and our spacious Outdoor classroom located in beautiful Custer, South Dakota.
We understand that every family has unique needs, which is why we provide a variety of flexible enrollment options including full-time, mornings only, or part-time schedules.
For any questions about our program or to learn more about enrollment, please contact us at info@growingrootssd.com or call 605-574-1773.
MORNINGS
Montessori-inspired preschool with snack, lunchtime & outdoor play
AFTERNOONS
Rest time, snack, Montessori-inspired hour & outdoor play
FULL WEEK
Full Day M-F $210/ week
Morning Preschool M-F $132/ week
PARTIAL WEEK
M/W/F $158/ week/ full day
M/W/F $79/ week/ morning preschool
T/Th $105/ week/ full day
T/Th $53/ week/ morning preschool
To help our program run smoothly, your selected schedule will be set for the entire school year.
Drop-off | 7:30 am-8:00 am
Pick-up | 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm
Drop-off | 7:30 am-8:00 am
Pick-up | 12:00 pm
TO ENROLL or QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROGRAM
please start by filling out our online Interest Form
WHAT'S NEXT?
A Growing Roots' staff member will contact you (after receiving your Interest Form) to continue the enrollment process and/or to answer your questions.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? contact us
Scholarships are available
see below
Scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year are available.
We Are Here for You ~ Please Contact Us for Support & Questions During This Process
How to Apply:
At Growing Roots, we are committed to making our programs accessible to all families. To begin the scholarship process, please first complete and submit our Growing Roots interest form. Within the form, you will find a specific question regarding your interest in scholarship information—simply check "yes," and a member of our staff will reach out to you directly with the formal scholarship application and further details. Once submitted, all applications are carefully reviewed by our dedicated scholarship committee, which is comprised of local community members committed to supporting our families. We look forward to connecting with you!
We are happy to help you through this process!
First Day of School Year: Aug 18
Last Day of School Year: May 22
Closures:
Labor Day: Sept 1
Thanksgiving Break: Nov 26-28
Christmas Break: Dec 22-26
Winter Staff Inservice: Dec 29-30
Spring Staff Inservice: March 6
Spring Break: April 2, 3 and 6
Memorial Day: May 25*
Spring Staff Inservice2: May 26*
4th of July: July 3*
Summer Breaks: May 26, Aug 10-14*
*Summer Program closdates
Closures:
Labor Day: September 2, 2024
Thanksgiving Break: November 27-29, 2024
Christmas Break: December 23-27, 2024
Spring Break: April 17-21, 2025
Memorial Day: May 26, 2025
Summer Closures:
4th of July: July 4, 2025
Week of Sturgis: August 4-8, 2025