Monarch Preschool College Park

Monarch Preschool College Park offers high-quality project-based learning pre-kindergarten and a summer program. The school day runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with before care from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and after care from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monthly tuition is listed at $1,450 for 5 days per week, $1,050 for 3 days per week, and $800 for 2 days per week; before care is $200 per month and after care is $250 per month.

Programs

• High-quality project-based learning pre-kindergarten — children ages 3-5 · Year-round; school day 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.; before care 7 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.; after care 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. · $1,450 per month · Monthly tuition listed for 5 days per week. Other monthly tuition options listed for 3 days per week ($1050) and 2 days per week ($800).
• Summer program — children ages 3-5 · Summer; flexible schedule

At a glance

• Ages: 3–5 years old
• Price range: $1,450 per month
• General schedule: School day: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Before care: 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Aftercare: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The summer program closely follows the school year schedule, with more emphasis on being outdoors and play.
• Facility hours: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

About the provider

The program is non-religious and non-denominational, and it does not offer religious study. It follows the PGCPS school year calendar and uses an open-door policy for family engagement. The mission states that it is a high-quality, project-based learning pre-kindergarten for children ages 3-5, focused on a lifelong love of learning, the whole child, and preparing children for school and life beyond. Community partnerships include the University of Maryland, the City of College Park, Prince George’s County, and State of Maryland early education entities, along with local collaborations with the College Park Aviation Museum, College Park Tennis Center, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College Park Arts Exchange, PGCPS Judy Center Early Learning Programs, Child Find, and Prince Georges’ County Memorial Library.

• Before care — children ages 3-5 · 7 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. · $200 per month · Before- and after-care program.
• After care — children ages 3-5 · 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. · $250 per month · Before- and after-care program.

Non-religious; non-denominational; not affiliated with a specific religion or church; program does not offer religious study. Open-door policy encourages collaborative family engagement. Follows the PGCPS school year calendar.

What families say

“I’ve been doing drop off and pick up the last few days, and everyone is so sweet, kind, and patient with parents and kids— it means so much when we, as parents, are already being our stressed-out selves in the world.” — R. Fraser

“Clean and safe facility; friendly, knowledgeable staff” — Olaitan

“My husband and I have felt so comforted by excellent communication and help the staff have offered us. We can’t wait to see how Zander does!” — Stavely

Last updated October 30, 2026.