Tuition and Fees

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Tuition rates are set yearly with new rates announced each spring for the following school year. Rates at the Capitol Complex location are typically slightly lower than those at the Comal and Leona centers due to differences in food services. You can find more information here.

Use the household income categories and corresponding tuition levels to figure out what rate applies to your family.
*A (limited availability)B                                     C                                  
$0 - $64,999$65,000 - $124,999$125,000+

*We have limited availability of Level A spaces. Please check with the director for availability.

Comal and Leona Tuition

September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026
Reduced tuition rates are reserved for UT-affiliated and state of Texas employees only. Non-affiliated families will pay Level C tuition unless they receive a Child Care Scholarship through the Texas Workforce Commission.
 A*BC
Infants$1,085$1,355$1,685
Toddlers$1,000$1,250$1,545
Twos$950$1,185$1,470
PreK-3$920$1,145$1,360
PreK-4$900$1,125$1,315

 

Capitol Complex Tuition

September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026
Reduced tuition rates are reserved for UT-affiliated and state of Texas employees only. Non-affiliated families will pay Level C tuition unless they receive a Child Care Scholarship through the Texas Workforce Commission).
 A*BC
Infants$1,000*$1,325$1,650
Toddlers$915*$1,220$1,515
Twos$875*$1,155$1,440
PreK-3$840*$1,115$1,330
PreK-4$825*$1,095$1,285

 

📌 Eligibility for Level A or B Tuition

To qualify for Level A or B tuition:

  • Your total household income must fall within the program's defined range.
  • All adults in the household must be working or attending school full-time. (ie. If one parent/guardian is staying at home, only Level C tuition is available regardless of income.)
  • One adult in the household must be affiliated with UT or a state of Texas employee.                                

 

Tuition Guidelines

  • UT CDC does not offer sibling discounts.
  • A limited number of Level A spaces are available. If demand exceeds availability, qualifying families will be placed on a waitlist and temporarily charged Level B tuition until a Level A space opens.
  • Income documentation is reviewed at enrollment and annually thereafter by the Director or Assistant Director.
  • Families may request a tuition category review at any time.
  • Appeals based on emergency circumstances, such as a life-threatening illness/injury, natural disaster, or temporary home displacement, should be directed to the Executive Director.
  • Tuition levels are set at the time of enrollment.
     

Fees

  • Application Fee: $60 per family, due at time of application.
  • Enrollment Deposit: $150 due upon accepting a spot.
    • $100 is applied to September tuition
    • $50 is a non-refundable materials fee
    • If a family chooses not to enroll after accepting a space, the full deposit will be forfeited.
  • Late Payment Fee: $3 per day after the 5th of the month.
  • Late Pick-Up Fee: $10 for every 10 minutes after 5:45 p.m. (ie. 1-10 minutes=$10; 11-20 minutes=$20, etc.); doubles after the third late pick-up.
  • Withdrawal Policy: 60-day advance written notice required; tuition is due during the notice period.