CCC Tuition
At CCC, we believe that all children deserve and benefit from a play-based education. We are dedicated to making CCC accessible to, and inclusive of, low-income and Black Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) students. We acknowledge the impact of systemic racism, income inequality and the racial wealth gap, which create barriers to diversity within our school. To counteract these challenges, we actively reflect on and adapt our community culture, policies and decision-making. The continuing evolution of our tuition structure is one way we commit to making our cooperative accessible to all families.
Rooted in our anti-bias education philosophy, we recognize the importance of children learning in a community that reflects a variety of racial and economic backgrounds. Building relationships with people from many different identities and backgrounds is critical for children’s positive identity formation, cultural competency, and ability to navigate conflict. Fostering diverse relationships at an early age disrupts bias formation and nurtures an inclusive worldview. Adults in our cooperative also thrive from the rich experiences and perspectives that come from a diverse community. In our cooperative, each family contributes what they can to support and strengthen the whole community.
Read “Buckets of Sand,” a parable about our tuition structure.
CCC’s Tuition structure
Our tuition structure consists of 5 “Buckets” - prior to each school year, families are required to pick their tuition “bucket” after completing the Family Finance Picture Questionnaire (FFPQ). The tuition rate that each family chooses applies to our morning program tuition as well as extended care.
What is the Family Financial Picture Questionnaire (FFPQ)?
The FFPQ is a series of questions about your household's income, debt, and savings, as well as your access to resources like housing, healthcare, public assistance, and family/friend support to prompt self-reflection and provide guidance on selecting a bucket.
For further reflection and guidance you may read the narrative descriptions of the tuition levels here.
Results will not influence admissions decisions. Upon offer of admission, households will complete a tuition selection form to choose the tuition bucket that is the best fit for their situation.
Determining Your Tuition Rate
Complete the Family Financial Picture Questionnaire (FFPQ)
2. Calculate your monthly tuition installments using the tuition calculator
For reference, please view our 2025-26 Schedule of Fees here.
Mutual Aid Tuition Assistance
Families who are not able to pay our lowest listed tuition level may request additional tuition assistance. Bucket A represents our Mutual Aid Tuition Assistance rate. Mutual Aid Tuition Assistance is funded from enrolled families paying tuition in buckets D and E and from school-led fundraising efforts.