Preschool / Childcare

2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

August 18, 2025 - May 22, 2026

enrollment now open

ONLINE INTEREST FORM

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.

DAILY SCHEDULE

MORNINGS

Montessori-inspired preschool with snack, outdoor recess & lunch

AFTERNOONS

rest time, snack, outdoor exploration, learning & play

TUITION & HOURS

Tuition

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.

Hours | 7:30am- 5pm

FULL DAY | 8am-5pm

Drop-off | 7:30 am-8:00 am

Pick-up | 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm

MORNING PRESCHOOL | 8am-12pm

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

2025-2026 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

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:

The Growing Roots scholarship application process requires two steps. Applicants must first apply for SD state aid and submit proof of acceptance or rejection; a state aid rejection will not impact eligibility for a Growing Roots scholarship. After completing the state aid application, please complete our scholarship application. An independent community committee will then review all applications and determine awards.

Application and Information for State Child Care Assistance (as required for our process).

Application for Growing Roots scholarships by CLICKING HERE.

We are happy to help you through this process!