Enrollment & Tuition
Bigelow is now accepting applications for enrollment on a rolling basis. If you would like to submit an application, please complete our Application Form and send to enrollmentbigelow@gmail.com or drop it off at our center along with a $50 check made out to Bigelow Cooperative Daycare Center. If you would like to mail in your application and/or check, please send to:
Bigelow Cooperative Daycare Center
c/o Dawn Lorino
44 Park St.
Somerville, MA 02143
Applications with State child care vouchers are exempt from the applications fee. For more information on qualification guidelines, please visit www.childcarechoicesofboston.org or contact:
Child Care Choices of Boston
105 Chauncy St
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 542-5437
If interested in learning more about our facility, including on-site tours by appointment, or about current classroom availability, please contact us at enrollmentbigelow@gmail.com. You can also download a copy of our Information Brochure and visit our COVD-19 preparedness page.
Fees 2021-2022
Parent members pay all tuition fees on a monthly basis. A non-refundable deposit equal to one month tuition is required at the time of signing a contract. It will be applied towards the August tuition. (Due to COVID-19, we currently have a month-to-month contract.)
- Infants – 3 to 11 months
- Infant/Toddler – 12 to 23 months
- Toddler/Preschool – 18 to 33 months
- Preschool – 33 months to 5 years
(Ages as of September 7, 2021; however, due to rolling admissions this year, classroom assignment will be based on the age at admission.)
Note: All fees are subject to change.
¾ Day (8:30-3:30)
| Class | 5 days | 4 days | 3 days | 2 days | 1 day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant | $2916 | $2395 | $1877 | $1359 | n/a |
| Infant/Toddler | $2763 | $2271 | $1778 | $1286 | n/a |
| Toddler/Preschool | $2547 | $2098 | $1650 | $1205 | n/a |
| Preschool | $2186 | $1812 | $1437 | $1064 | n/a |
Extended Day (3:30-5:30)*
| Class | 5 days | 4 days | 3 days | 2 days | 1 day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant | $799 | $641 | $483 | $322 | $165 |
| Infant/Toddler | $757 | $607 | $457 | $307 | $152 |
| Toddler/Preschool | $705 | $565 | $424 | $284 | $141 |
| Preschool | $560 | $448 | $337 | $226 | $115 |
*Extended day is currently only offered to the Preschool classroom due to COVID-19-related changes in center hours. However, Extended day for all classrooms may resume in September 2021.
Early Drop-off (8:00-8:30)**
| Class | 5 days | 4 days | 3 days | 2 days | 1 day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Classes | $342 | $271 | $208 | $134 | $70 |
**Early Drop-off is currently not offered due to COVID-19-related needs for staggered drop-offs. However, Early Drop-off may resume in September 2021.
Diaper Fee
Disposable diapers are provided for a monthly fee.
Application Fee: $50 (nonrefundable)
