- Santa Monica-Malibu Unif Sd
- Child Development Services
Child Development Services - Billing and Fees
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The SMMUSD Child Development Services department provides sound financial management of the department's resources in accordance with the State of California guidelines, Board of Education policies, accepted business procedures and the district budget development process. Responsibilities include budgeting and billing for infant/toddler care, preschool and school-age childcare fees, as well as the financial management of the entire department.
Fees & Fee Collection
Full cost program fees are approved by the SMMUSD Board of Education and reflect current market rates for childcare. Subsidy (financial assistance) childcare fees are based on the State Department of Education's Child Development Division Fee Schedule. All fees are paid on a monthly basis in advance of services on or before the 25th day of the preceding month at the CDS office. Fees are charged on the basis of enrollment, not attendance.Full-cost programs are offered from August to June. Full cost fees are the same amount every month regardless of the number of school days open.
Pupil Free Days, winter, spring and summer break are not included in the fees and will be at an additional cost. Fees are not refundable.
Important: Financial assistance is available based on income verification and demonstration of the need for care.2023-24 School Year
Program Age/Grade Annual
Registration2023-2024 Monthly Fees Infant Care 6 weeks - 24 months $100 $2,140 Toddler Care 25 months - 36 months $100 $1,675 Preschool - Part Day 3 years - 5 years $100 $750 Preschool - Extended Day (6 hrs) and Seaside Extended Day (6 hs) 3 years - 5 years $100 $1,500 Preschool – Full Day 3 years - 5 years $100 $1,700 School Age Transitional Kinder (TK) Kindergarten (K) $100 $615 School Age 1st - 3rd $100 $565 School Age Morning Only (AM) $100 $215
Rogers/Roosevelt $240Winter/Spring/Summer Camps during break Fees vary by schedule.
*NOT a part of the regular schedule2022-23 School Year
Program Age/Grade Annual Registration 2022-2023 Full Fee Cost Infant Care 6 weeks – 24 months $100 $2,000 Toddler Care 25 months – 36 months $100 $1,575 Preschool – Part Day 3 years – 5 years $100 $750 Preschool – Full Day (6 hrs) and Seaside Full Day (6 hs) 3 years – 5 years $100 $1,500 Preschool – Extended Day 3 years – 5 years $100 $1,700 School Age Transitional Kinder (TK) Kindergarten (K) $75 $575 School Age 1st – 3rd $75 $525 School Age Morning Only (AM) $75 $200 School Age Early Express* Only for TK/K students with older sibling in same school $75 $300 *TK/K dismissal until 10 minutes before last school bell Winter/Spring/Summer Camps during break Fees vary by schedule NOT a part of the regular schedule