Preschool & Childcare Scholarships in Custer, South Dakota
Scholarships are available for our Montessori-inspired preschool and childcare programs. If your family could benefit from tuition support, we highly encourage you to apply!
Scholarships are available for our Montessori-inspired preschool and childcare programs. If your family could benefit from tuition support, we highly encourage you to apply!
Growing Roots is committed to making high-quality Montessori-inspired preschool and childcare in Custer, South Dakota accessible to local families. We believe financial barriers should not prevent children from receiving strong early childhood education in the Black Hills.
Thanks to the generosity of our small-town community and local donors, scholarships are available to help families and support children as they learn and grow.
Scholarships are available now for both our school-year preschool programs and summer programs. Apply for a scholarship by completing an interest form today.
Scholarships are open to families who may need help with tuition. You do not need to meet state income limits to apply. We review each family’s situation individually through a simple, respectful process.
Scholarships are available to:
Families enrolling in our Montessori-inspired preschool program
Families enrolling in our summer childcare program
Residents of Custer and surrounding Black Hills communities
Families who demonstrate financial need
Our scholarships help cover the cost of preschool and childcare. Support is available for both our school-year and summer programs.
Scholarships can help with:
Partial tuition assistance
Full tuition assistance
Support for school-year preschool
Support for summer program enrollment
Flexible scheduling options
Scholarships are currently available.
Applying is simple:
Complete our Enrollment Interest Form.
Check "Yes" when asked if you would like scholarship information.
Our team will contact you with the scholarship application and next steps.
Applications are reviewed through a private and respectful process by our scholarship committee.
Your information is handled with care and kept confidential.
We are here to support you through this process. If you have questions, please email info@growingroots.com.
Growing Roots is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit preschool serving families in Custer, South Dakota and across the Black Hills. As a community-supported early childhood education program, we reinvest donations, grants, and scholarship funds directly back into our classrooms and students.
Our nonprofit model allows us to focus on children and families first. Through local partnerships and community support, we work to keep high-quality preschool and childcare accessible for families in our region.