Preschools in Arcadia
9 preschools near Arcadia, CA, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Arcadia Community Preschool
Celebrated for its warm, community-centric atmosphere. The curriculum expertly balances free play with structured, teacher-led group activities to build 3-year-old independence and ability to follow directions.
Creative Child Preschool
Provides a solid developmental foundation with a unique mix of academic readiness worksheets alongside massive creative arts and crafts projects suitable for 3-year-olds.
Arcadia Playschool
A play-based preschool on East Live Oak Avenue in southern Arcadia.
Arcadia Episcopal Preschool
A church-affiliated preschool and day care on South First Avenue in southern Arcadia.
Academicise International Preschool & Kindergarten
An academically-focused preschool and kindergarten on East Live Oak Avenue in southern Arcadia.
Arcadia Christian School Preschool
A church-affiliated preschool program on South Santa Anita Avenue in southern Arcadia.
All Seasons Children's Learning Center
A play-based preschool and learning center on South Baldwin Avenue in southern Arcadia.
Learning Tree Montessori of Arcadia
A Montessori preschool on East Lemon Avenue in Arcadia.
Kathy Kredel Nursery School
A nursery school and preschool on West Huntington Drive in central Arcadia.
Preschool approaches in Arcadia
The programs listed here include play-based and Montessori. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
Montessori preschools in Arcadia
One of the programs listed above is a Montessori preschool — 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 Arcadia?
Preschool tuition in Arcadia 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 Arcadia?
First Cubby lists play-based and Montessori programs in Arcadia, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Arcadia?
Preschool tuition in Arcadia 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 Arcadia?
Yes — one Montessori program is listed in Arcadia above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Arcadia private?
Most standalone preschools in Arcadia 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 Arcadia?
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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