FAQ

  • Are there spots available?

    Not at this moment. You can sign up to be at our waitlist here.

  • What are the full-time tuition prices?

    Our tuition fee is $1,650 per child per month.

  • What is the school’s age range?

    The Hundred School serves children in the 1-5 years old range.

  • What is the teacher to child ratio?

    The Department of Early Learning’s requirement is 1 adult per 10 children in a Certified Family Program. We follow the 1:4 ratio for children under 24 months - we will maintain child to staff ratios that are lower in order to provide the best care possible.

  • What’s the school’s operating hours?

    Our school will operate Mondays through Fridays, from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

  • What’s the school’s calendar?

    We are a year-round program, with up to 4 total weeks off during the year (for Spring and Winter breaks). We follow Portland Public School’s calendar for holiday closures and inclement weather. Additionally, we will have closures for professional development and teacher work days.

  • What’s the earliest start date?

    Our start date will be Monday, September 9th 2024

  • Will The Hundred School be a part of the Preschool for All program?

    We are proud to inform that we are already part of the qualified pool for Preschool for All Pilot Sites. That means that we meet all of the program’s quality standards for curriculum and education policies. At this time, we are not offering any Preschool for All seats, but in line to have allocated slots soon. More information to come.

  • Will The Hundred School be a DHS/ERDC Certified provider?

    Yes, we will enroll with DHS/ERDC and should be eligible to receive beneficiary children and families in a few months. 

  • What are the documents needed for enrollment?

    The documents needed for enrollment are: Signed Contract, Enrollment Agreement Packet, Health and Safety Forms, and Immunization Records.

  • What is the enrollment fee?

    The initial enrollment fee is $250. For subsequent years, the enrollment fee will be $200 and is due with contract renewals. 

  • Are there referral incentives?

    Yes, when you refer a friend we will offer you a $250 tuition discount in the following month for each new enrolled child. 

  • Are there sibling discounts?

    There are no discounts in the tuition for siblings at this time. We will, however, waive the enrollment fee for one child, for families enrolling 2 or more children at a time.

  • Are there part-time options available?

    Yes, there will be limited part-time spots available. We will offer a 2 and a 3-day option: Mon/Tue/Wed, or Thu/Fri. 

    2-day tuition: $930

    3-day tuition: $1,210

    We encourage you to reach out and let us know about your preferences!

  • What’s the school’s total capacity?

    As a Certified Family (CF) Child Care Program, we are licensed to have up to 16 children in our space.