The Daycroft Difference
Everyday Moments. Lasting Impact.
At Daycroft, the moments that matter aren’t always the biggest ones.
They’re the moment a child discovers something new.
The moment a question turns to curiosity.
The moment a student finds confidence in doing something independently.
The moment a classroom becomes a community.
Your support helps make these moments possible—today and for generations to come.
The Daycroft Experience Is Fueled by the Generosity of Our Community
Tuition supports the day-to-day operation of our school. Philanthropy allows us to invest beyond tuition—to strengthen the experiences, opportunities, and resources that help our students grow into thoughtful, capable, and compassionate individuals.
With Your Support We Can Provide
The People Who Help Our Students Flourish
At Daycroft, every child feels seen and supported. Our exceptional Montessori teachers build meaningful relationships with students, encouraging them to follow their interests, learn at their own pace, and develop independence to take ownership of their learning.
Beautiful Spaces Where Learning Comes Alive
Our campus is an important part of the Daycroft experience. From wetlands and open fields to playgrounds and our outdoor classroom, our learning environments invite students to explore, observe, create, and connect with the natural world while fostering curiosity, independence and discovery.
Student Leadership and Personal Growth
At Daycroft, students grow as learners and engaged members of their community. Through daily interactions students develop confidence, compassion, and independence while learning to lead with respect, take responsibility and embrace a lifelong love of learning.
Expanded Access to a Daycroft Education
Accessible Tuition helps more families have access to a Daycroft education.
Experiences Beyond the Traditional Classroom
Learning at Daycroft reaches beyond the traditional classroom. Through hands-on learning, Montessori materials, and experiences in art, Spanish, music, library, and physical education, students explore their interests, discover new strengths, and develop skills that contribute to a well-rounded education.
The Annual Fund
Investing in People, Places, Experiences & Access
People
Exceptional Montessori educators who know each child.
Places
Spaces that inspire exploration and discovery.
Experiences
Opportunities that nurture the whole child.
Access
A community where more families can experience Daycroft.
The Annual Fund helps sustain these experiences by supporting the school’s operating budget above and beyond what tuition covers, providing flexibility to invest in what matters most, from exceptional teachers and Montessori materials to meaningful learning opportunities and Accessible Tuition.
“Giving to support other families in our community is a beautiful expression of the values that we all hope to pass on to our children. It is a truly meaningful way to make Daycroft the kind of community where every child belongs.”
Why We Give
More Ways to Give
To minimize credit card processing fees, you may mail your gift to:
Daycroft School
c/o Bree Arvai
1095 North Zeeb Road
Families with children currently enrolled at Daycroft may have their gift added to their FACTS account. Contact Greg Palkowski with the details of your gift.
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If you are at least age 72 and have IRA investments, please consider making a gift to The Children’s House from your required distribution without incurring any taxes.
A qualified charitable distribution generally is a nontaxable distribution made directly by the trustee of your IRA to an organization eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions. You must be at least age 72 when the distribution was made. Your qualified charitable distributions can satisfy all or part the amount of your required minimum distribution from your IRA
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Daycroft accepts gifts of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Please reach out for details on how to make this type of gift.
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We gladly accept gifts in honor or in memory of a loved one. Please include a note with the name of the person, the sentiment behind the gift, and their address and we will send a card to the honoree or family acknowledging your gift.
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Daycroft is a nonprofit organization where fundraising is needed to offer the highest quality Montessori learning environment while keeping tuition at an accessible rate for our region. If you are associated with a private or family foundation that values education, please make us aware of your funding guidelines.
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A donor advised fund (DAF) allows you to combine favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to support your favorite causes. To make a gift through your DAF, please contact Bree Arvai, breea@daycroft.org.
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Participation in the Annual Fund is a key value in our community and is an important part of our financial strategy. The Annual Fund gives Daycroft additional resources beyond tuition and allows flexibility to invest in the people, places, experiences, and access that make Daycroft special. Unlike many peer institutions, Daycroft has no endowment from which to draw. Your gift also sends a distinct message of your support of and belief in Daycroft’s mission.
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Our Annual Fund is an invitation to help sustain and strengthen our community. Families are encouraged to consider making a financial gift that is meaningful to them, and are also invited to support the school by volunteering or attending events.
Every act of generosity, in its many forms, helps nurture the life of the school and ensures Daycroft continues to be a place where children grow, thrive, and shine.
Your gift fuels the people and programs that make Daycroft extraordinary: Strong academic programs, dedicated teachers, engaging classroom experiences, financial aid for families, the care of our campus, and much more.
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While there is no one-size gift amount, we encourage every family to make a donation that feels meaningful to them. Every contribution, at any level, supports our mission and helps Daycroft thrive.
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Yes! You can learn more about the additional ways to support Daycroft here.
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Each year, generous parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, alumni and alumni families, and other friends of the school demonstrate their belief in our mission and their enthusiasm for Daycroft by contributing to the Annual Fund. We are grateful for the vibrant community who enthusiastically supports our students.
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Yes. Gifts to Daycroft’s Annual Fund are fully tax-deductible. You will receive a tax receipt and acknowledgment for every gift you make to the Annual Fund.