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Rainbow's End

There are three categories of tuition rates.  These rates apply to the parent or to the family member who resides with and financially supports the enrolled child(ren).

Status Age of Child Monthly rate:21 days
SIU Students Infant/Toddler under age 3 $840.00
Pre-School age 3* and over $693.00
After School 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. $399.00
SIU Employees and Alumni Infant/Toddler under age 3 $945.00 
Pre-School age 3* and over $777.00
After School 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. $399.00
Community Patrons Infant/Toddler under age 3 $1,071.00
Pre-School age 3* and over $861.00 
After School 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. $399.00 

* Preschool rate effective the month following the 3rd birthday. 

The School-Age After-School program follows the Carbondale public school district calendar.  Childcare will be provided on planned early dismissal days, and School Closure Days (when Rainbow's End is open).  The daily rate for School Closure Days is shown below.

The School-Age Summer program is billed for a minimum of eight weeks during the Summer Session. A summer activity fee is also billed for field trips and group projects. 

 

As mandated by the State of Illinois CCR&R Subsidy Procedure:

Status Age of Child  Daily Rate
SIU Students Infant/Toddler under age 3 $40.00
Pre-School age 3* and over $33.00
After School 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. $19.00
SIU Employees and Alumni Infant/Toddler under age 3 $45.00 
Pre-School age 3* and over $37.00
After School 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. $19.00
Community Patrons Infant/Toddler under age 3 $51.00
Pre-School age 3* and over $41.00 day
After School 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. $19.00 day

* Preschool rate effective the month following the 3rd birthday.