Preschools in Alhambra
4 preschools near Alhambra, CA, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Little Bunnies Montessori
A micro-school providing an authentic Montessori curriculum. The program is tailored to the exact developmental curve of the individual 3-year-old, focusing heavily on early language mastery alongside tactile life skills.
Angel's Montessori Preschool
Adapts the Montessori method to be more academically forward. For 3-year-olds, they introduce early writing grip, tracing, and number recognition alongside standard sensory materials.
Children's Montessori Center
Focuses heavily on building a warm, familial transition from home to school. For 3-year-olds, the emphasis is placed on grace, courtesy, and learning how to communicate physical needs clearly to teachers and peers.
Childtime of Alhambra
Utilizes a milestone-tracked curriculum. For 3-year-olds, teachers explicitly log cognitive and physical milestones, introducing structured early math and literacy concepts in a highly predictable corporate framework.
Preschool approaches in Alhambra
The programs listed here include Montessori. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
Montessori preschools in Alhambra
3 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 Alhambra?
Preschool tuition in Alhambra 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 Alhambra?
First Cubby lists Montessori programs in Alhambra, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Alhambra?
Preschool tuition in Alhambra 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 Alhambra?
Yes — 3 Montessori programs are listed in Alhambra above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Alhambra private?
Most standalone preschools in Alhambra 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 Alhambra?
Shortlist nearby schools, then tour your top choices. Our guides on how to choose a preschool and the questions to ask on a tour walk you through it step by step.
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