PROGRAMS AND TUITION RATES
Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori has been delivering a rigorous Montessori curriculum for children aged 2.5 to kindergarten since 1995, emphasizing personalized lesson plans tailored to each student. Our dedicated and experienced staff is committed to fostering a nurturing and inviting environment that supports your child’s growth and development. Children who are at least 2.5 years old and fully potty trained will be eligible for enrollment at AFM.
AFM Enrollment Steps
- Schedule your school tour!
- Submit the pre-enrollment application and fee to get in the queue.
- Schedule your child’s classroom visit to assess their school readiness.
- Submit your contract and enrollment fees.
- Start school!
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Programs and Tuition Rates 2026/27
KINDERGARTEN and PRESCHOOL
(Kindergarten is not available as a half day program)
| AM Half Day | 8:30 AM-12:00 PM | $1008.70/month |
| PM Half Day | 12:00 PM 3:30 PM | $781/month |
| Full Day | 8:30 AM-3:30 PM | $1467.40/month |
| Extended Day | 7:00 AM-6:00 PM | $1694/month |
All programs are 5 days/week. Our summer program is available for contracted students.
Active service members, veterans, active and retired police officers and firefighters receive a 10% discount.
We offer a 10% discount for each additionally enrolled sibling from the same household.
HOW WE COMPARE
At AFM Education, we are committed to providing high-quality Montessori education at a competitive and transparent cost. Our tuition is intentionally structured to include all essential supplies for the entire school year, including daily snacks, with no fundraising requirements or donation requests.
Unlike many child care providers, AFM tuition remains stable throughout the school year, with no mid-year increases. Our experienced educators are trained in early childhood education and development and use materials specifically designed for the critical preschool and kindergarten years.
Every student benefits from individualized lesson planning and a consistently low staff-to-student ratio of 1:7 across all classrooms, including kindergarten. This allows teachers to truly know each child and support both academic and social development.
In addition to full-day programming, AFM offers an Extended Day program at $7.70 per hour, significantly below the Arizona average, while maintaining continuity, supervision, and enrichment within the same learning environment.
We encourage families to compare not just tuition, but what is included—educational quality, staffing ratios, stability, and transparency—when evaluating early education options in Phoenix.
How We Compare- Quick read
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All supplies and daily snacks included — no fundraising, no donations
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Stable tuition with no mid-year increases
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Montessori-trained educators focused on early childhood development
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Individualized lesson planning for every student
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Low 1:7 staff-to-student ratio across all programs, including kindergarten
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Extended Day program at $7.70/hour, well below the Arizona average
Phoenix Child Care Costs (Jan 2026):
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$20.26/hour average
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$810/week (40 hours)
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$2,634/month (130 hours)
At AFM, families receive intentional Montessori education at a competitive, transparent price.
Source: care.com
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