Tuition

2025-26 Pre-registration is OPEN!

 Get limited-time discounts and offers! 

Flexible Schedules–Enroll for one day, five days or any days in between! Your child can attend Serious Fun as many days per week as you need care (multi-day discounts applied when enrolling for 3+ days). Tuition includes all activities, enrichment materials and wrap-around care until 5:45 pm.

 

Sliding Scale Tuition as low as $2400 for families that qualify.*

Pre-registration discounts OFFER EXTENDED, expires 6/20/25.

Enroll in 3+ more days for a multi-day discount and save!

**Approximate pricing based on enrollment of 5 days per week, not including registration fees.

*Restrictions apply. $350 Premium partner fee for Alvin Ailey.**Estimated pricing based qualifications and enrollment of 5+ days per week, not including registration fees. Pre-registration discounts expire 5/15/25.

Hurry, take Advantage of These Limited-Time Specials & Offers! 

Discounts, coupons and prorated tuition are applied at checkout.

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Sliding scale tuition

Sliding scale tuition available for those who qualify* – email: familysupport@seriousfunnyc.org
(Pricing is approximate see invoicing at checkout for exact rates.)

Qualifying families can register for our sliding scale tuition, which would be a monthly installment payments of $240 to $400 per month for 3-5 days per week – for a savings of over $3,000 from our standard tuition.
Our Sliding Scale Tuition is available to families:
  • needing child care at least 3 days per week, 
  • with a household Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of less than $87,500 to enroll one child, 
  • or an household AGI less than $150,000 annually to enroll 2 or more children 
Whether it’s three, four or five days, your child can attend Serious Fun at a fraction of the cost if you qualify for Sliding Scale tuition. Tuition includes all activities, an enrichment class each day, and wrap around care until 5:45 pm.  Premium enrichment partner fees are not included.
Ayuda financiera para la inscripción en el programa las familias que califiquen pueden registrarse a una tarifa reducida durante 4 a 5 días por semana.

ACS VOUCHERS

ACS Child Care Vouchers
Serious Fun is also registered for and accepts ACS child care vouchers to provide our program at no cost to families.

For info on ACS Vouchers and to apply visit the MyCity website, click here.
*Restrictions apply. Cannot be redeemed for cash.

2024-25 Program ending soon, last chance to enroll!

Flexible Schedules–Enroll for one day, five days or any days in between! Your child can attend Serious Fun as many days per week as you need care (multi-day discounts applied when enrolling for 3+ days). Tuition includes all activities, enrichment materials and wrap-around care until 5:45 pm.

 

Discounts, coupons and prorated tuition are applied at checkout.

*Restrictions apply.

Registration Fee:
$100.00 per family (Non-refundable, one-time annual fee)
 
Discounts:
All discounts are applied at checkout with tuition amounts reflected in your cart.

Multi-Day Discount:
Enroll in 3+ or more days per week for multi-day discounts.

Sibling Discount:
$100 off total tuition for each additional sibling.
 
Drop-in Days
We offer a drop-in day for registered families only at a rate of $45 per day.  You must notify your Site Supervisor with 2 school days’ notice before the date of service. No more than 5 drop-in days may be used in a calendar month.
 
Tax Deduction Information:
As a registered child care provider, the cost of the Serious Fun program can be deducted from federal income taxes for families that qualify. Please consult a tax professional for more information.
 
Childcare receipts will be emailed to families during the tax season, so be sure to check your email for this important information.
 
Serious Fun Tax ID – EIN: 27-3013125
Tuition Payment Options:
Families can pay the school year tuition in full at one time, or in monthly installments. Our secure payment portal accepts credit cards or direct payments from bank accounts (ACH).
 
Full payment PROMOTION: Get $50 OFF* at checkout usecoupon code: PAIDFULL
 
Families must provide bank account or credit card information for program fees and any additional charges. 
 
Families need to notify Serious Fun in writing immediately of any changes to the credit card or banking information on file, to avoid failed and/or duplicate transactions. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
 

Installment plan available

Installments are the total due (tuition + registration fee) starting with a deposit of your the total due and the remaining balance is divided evenly for 9 easy and affordable payments until May 1st. The first installment is due at the time of registration and each subsequent installment payment will be automatically processed on the 1st of every month, or closest business day of each month. If you register after the start of the program, the tuition is prorated and divided evenly among the remaining monthly payments until May 1st.