Preschools in Albuquerque
11 preschools near Albuquerque, NM, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Escuela del Sol Montessori
A Montessori school in downtown/northwest Albuquerque serving early childhood through junior high.
Montessori ONE Academy
A Montessori preschool and elementary in the North Albuquerque Acres area of far northeast Albuquerque.
SpringStone Montessori School
A Montessori early-learning program in southeast Albuquerque near the Kirtland area.
St. Mark's Montessori School
A Montessori preschool in the Nob Hill/University area of northeast Albuquerque.
Los Ninos Montessori
A Montessori school along 4th Street in the North Valley area of Albuquerque.
East Gate Kids
A Reggio Emilia-inspired early-learning center in the far-east/foothills area of northeast Albuquerque.
Miss Kelly's Academy
A Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool in the northeast Heights of Albuquerque.
Albuquerque Preschool Cooperative
A parent-cooperative preschool in the North Valley area of northwest Albuquerque.
Peppermint Stick Preschool
A play-based preschool offering early childhood and pre-K programs in central Albuquerque.
Manzano Day School
An independent PK-5 school with a preschool program near Old Town in northwest Albuquerque.
Sunset Mesa Schools
A private preschool and elementary program in the northeast Heights of Albuquerque.
Preschool approaches in Albuquerque
The programs listed here include Montessori, Reggio Emilia, cooperative and play-based. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
Montessori preschools in Albuquerque
5 of the programs listed above are Montessori preschools — child-led, mixed-age classrooms with hands-on materials and long, focused work periods. New to the method? Read what Montessori is, compare Montessori vs. play-based, and see how much Montessori costs.
How much does preschool cost in Albuquerque?
Preschool tuition in Albuquerque depends on the program, the schedule (half-day vs. full-day), and the approach — Montessori and full-day private programs usually cost more than part-time or co-op options. Where a school publishes pricing it's shown on its listing above; otherwise ask the school for a current quote. Our guide on how much preschool costs shows how to compare the real price, and how to afford preschool covers subsidies, TK, and Head Start that can lower it.
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Frequently asked questions
What preschool approaches are available in Albuquerque?
First Cubby lists Montessori, Reggio Emilia, cooperative and play-based programs in Albuquerque, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Albuquerque?
Preschool tuition in Albuquerque varies widely by program, schedule (half- vs. full-day), and approach — Montessori and full-day private programs typically cost more. Pricing is shown on a listing where the school publishes it; otherwise contact the school. Our guide on how much preschool costs explains how to compare the real price, and how to afford preschool covers subsidies and free options.
Are there Montessori preschools in Albuquerque?
Yes — 5 Montessori programs are listed in Albuquerque above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Albuquerque private?
Most standalone preschools in Albuquerque are private (tuition-based). Free and lower-cost options can exist too — Transitional Kindergarten, state pre-K, and Head Start — which our guides on preschool cost and how to afford preschool explain.
How do I choose a preschool in Albuquerque?
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