2026/2027 Program year information

DURATION: 

The program will run for 28 Mondays beginning September 14th, 2026 and ending May 17th, 2026.

Program hours: Monday from 9:00am to 3:00pm (drop-off time begins 8:45 am).

LOCATION: 

John Trudel Community Center within Dan Witt Park

4521 NE 22nd Ave, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

TUITION FOR 2026/2027: 

$3500 total cost per child.

ALL TUITION PAYMENTS, FEES, AND DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE (PER CHILD):

$1,000 Enrollment/Registration Fee due April 15, 2026***

$1,500 tuition due on August 15, 2026

$1,000 tuition due on November 15, 2026

****Registration/Enrollment fee includes application fee, supplies, and deposit to hold your child’s spot.

Late fees up to $50 per week may be incurred. 

TUITION & FINANCIAL COMMITMENT

Upon acceptance into the program and submission of the enrollment fee, families are committing to the full annual tuition for the program year. While tuition may be paid in installments for convenience, the total tuition amount remains due in full regardless of withdrawal, dismissal, expulsion, or non-attendance for any reason. Families are responsible for the full tuition amount regardless of scholarship status, funding approval, payment timing, or delays in scholarship disbursement. All accounts must be kept current and paid in a timely manner according to the established payment schedule, regardless of any delays or issues related to scholarship funding. No refunds or prorated tuition will be issued.

PAYMENT METHODS

BY CASH OR CHECK:

Check payments can be written out to DOWN TO EARTH HOMESCHOOL, LLC

STEP UP DIRECT PAY: 

1. Log into your Step Up account, search for Down to Earth Co-op in the marketplace. 
2. Make your 1st payment called Enrollment/Registration by 4/15/26.  
3. The final two tuition payments need to be made on/by 8/15/26 and 11/15/26. 
4. All accounts must be paid in full by 11/15/26.

CREDIT CARD/OTHER PAYMENT METHODS:

A convenience fee of up to $125 may apply to credit card or digital payments (Zelle, etc.), based on invoice total and processing method. Please contact us if you’d like to use an alternate payment option. 

NOTE: If families choose to pay directly to Down to Earth Co-op, an invoice will be provided after final payment is received. That invoice can be submitted to Step Up for reimbursement.

TOTAL COST FOR 2026/27 WILL INCLUDE:

• K-5th: Hands-on lessons in Art, Science, Literature (with novel studies in 3rd-5th), History/Geography
• 6th-8th: Engaging lessons in Art, Science, History, Creative Writing/Story Telling, Novel Studies, Defending Christianity, Financial Literacy/Entrepreneurship and more.
• ALL supplies/materials
• T-Shirt
• Yearbook
• Holiday Parties 
• End of the year party
• Chapter books for Novel Studies (3rd-8th)
• Fun special guests
• Weekly planned park days or field trips!
• Active and organized online co-op communication space with planned event calendar

INTERVIEWS AND APPLICATION STATUS

As part of our application process, families whose applications appear to be a good fit will be contacted by email or text to schedule a brief, informal interview so we can get to know one another. Completion of the interview is required for acceptance, and applications will not be approved if an interview is not scheduled or completed. Please note that submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance, as enrollment is limited and space constraints may prevent us from accommodating all applicants. 

Interviews will be held at a local park, and families are encouraged to bring all of their children—even those not applying—since siblings are always welcome at our Friday park play dates. All families will be notified of their application status via email as soon as possible, and we appreciate your patience during the review process.