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Getting Started · June 29, 2026

Home-based launches commonly cost $3,000 to $8,000. Leased space runs $25,000 or more. Here is the line-item budget founders actually face.

Getting Started · June 15, 2026

A week-by-week checklist from decision to first day: legal pathway, LLC, insurance, space, curriculum, ESA vendor registration, and enrollment.

Getting Started · June 1, 2026

A microschool is a small school, usually 5 to 15 students, run by one guide. Here is how they work, what they cost, and how families pay.