Preschools in Arlington
12 preschools near Arlington, TX, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
The Montessori Academy of Arlington
A Montessori school off West Arkansas Lane in west Arlington serving early childhood through elementary ages.
Country Day School of Arlington
A Montessori program near Randol Mill Road in north-central Arlington.
Primrose School of Southwest Arlington
A private preschool on West Sublett Road in southwest Arlington using a balanced learning curriculum.
Primrose School of NE Green Oaks
A private preschool near Green Oaks Boulevard in northeast Arlington using a balanced learning curriculum.
Bowen Road Day School
A play-based day school on South Bowen Road in central Arlington.
The Children's Courtyard on West Lamar Blvd
A childcare and preschool center on West Lamar Boulevard in north Arlington.
The Children's Courtyard on Matlock Road
A childcare and preschool center on Matlock Road in far south Arlington.
Childtime on Southeast Parkway
A childcare and preschool center on Southeast Parkway in southeast Arlington.
Lionheart Children's Academy at The Lake Church
A faith-based early childhood program on Little Road in west Arlington.
North Arlington KinderCare
An early education and preschool center on Candler Drive in northeast Arlington.
KinderCare on South Collins Street
An early education and preschool center on South Collins Street in south Arlington.
Luv' Em & Leave' Em Professional Learning Center
A play-based learning center on West Sublett Road in southwest Arlington.
Preschool approaches in Arlington
The programs listed here include Montessori 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 Arlington
2 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 Arlington?
Preschool tuition in Arlington 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 Arlington?
First Cubby lists Montessori and play-based programs in Arlington, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Arlington?
Preschool tuition in Arlington 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 Arlington?
Yes — 2 Montessori programs are listed in Arlington above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Arlington private?
Most standalone preschools in Arlington 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 Arlington?
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