Preschools in Anchorage
12 preschools near Anchorage, AK, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Anchorage Montessori School
A Montessori preschool in the Spenard/Northwood area of west Anchorage.
Puffin Heights Montessori
A Montessori program near the downtown/Midtown edge of Anchorage.
Children's World Bilingual Montessori
A bilingual Montessori program in the Sand Lake/Jewel Lake area of west Anchorage.
Gan Yeladim Preschool
A Reggio-inspired preschool in Midtown Anchorage near the University area.
Northern Lights Preschool & Child Care
A play-based preschool and child care center in Midtown Anchorage.
The Playschool at St. Mary's
A play-based preschool along Tudor Road in east-central Anchorage.
Honeybee Preschool
A play-based preschool for ages 3 to 6 in South Anchorage near Old Seward Highway.
Anchorage Cooperative Preschool
A parent-run cooperative preschool in Midtown Anchorage near the University Center.
Rabbit Creek Preschool
A parent-cooperative preschool in the Hillside area of south Anchorage.
Faith Lutheran Preschool
A church-affiliated preschool along Lake Otis Parkway in south-central Anchorage.
Sunflower Preschool
A licensed preschool on Boniface Parkway in the Northeast/Russian Jack area of Anchorage.
Pacific Northern Academy
An independent school with early-childhood programs in south-central Anchorage.
Preschool approaches in Anchorage
The programs listed here include Montessori, play-based, cooperative and Reggio Emilia. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
Montessori preschools in Anchorage
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 Anchorage?
Preschool tuition in Anchorage 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 Anchorage?
First Cubby lists Montessori, play-based, cooperative and Reggio Emilia programs in Anchorage, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Anchorage?
Preschool tuition in Anchorage 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 Anchorage?
Yes — 3 Montessori programs are listed in Anchorage above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Anchorage private?
Most standalone preschools in Anchorage 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 Anchorage?
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