Enrollment

Important Dates:

Monday, January 12th, 2026 — New Students: Submit Registration form + $125 registration fee to “reserve your place in line.” Paperwork will be numbered; spots filled beginning March 2026

Monday, February 9th, 2026 at 9:30 AM — In-person Priority Registration for returning students and siblings of all previous Next Step families.

Monday, March 2nd, 2026 — Open registration begins! Spots will be filled with those with paperwork on file. Remaining spots will be opened up and filled as received.

2026-2027 Tuition:

First Steps:
$190 – 5 payments (Jan – May 2026)

Preschool / Pre-K Sessions:
2 day session $225 (10 payments)
3 day session $250 (10 payments)
4 day session $300 (10 payments)
5 day session $340 (10 payments)

Kindergarten:
$390 (10 payments)

*Registration Fee:
$125, non-refundable ($100 for returning students)

Age requirements:

First Steps: Must be 2 years old by Aug 31, 2026
Monkey Classes: Must be 3 years old by Aug 31, 2026
Panda Classes: Must be 4 years old by Aug 31, 2026
Kindergarten: Must be 5 years old by Aug 31, 2026
Note: Child must be potty trained to start school.

Registration forms can be mailed to:

Next Step ELC
PO Box 1493
Spokane Valley, WA 99037

Or dropped off to:

Next Step ELC
1313 S. Pines Rd
Spokane Valley, WA 99026