Preschools in Atlanta
11 preschools near Atlanta, GA, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Carlisle Montessori School
An AMI Montessori school in the Buckhead/Lindbergh area of Atlanta.
The Marlowe School
A Montessori preschool in the Miami Circle district of Buckhead in Atlanta.
Grant Park Cooperative Preschool
A Reggio-inspired cooperative preschool in Atlanta's Grant Park neighborhood.
Peachtree Presbyterian Preschool
A church-affiliated preschool using the Reggio Emilia approach in the Buckhead area of Atlanta.
Inman Park Cooperative Preschool
A nonprofit cooperative, play- and nature-based preschool in the Inman Park neighborhood of Atlanta.
The Children's School
A progressive school in Atlanta's Midtown neighborhood, across from Piedmont Park.
The Clifton School (Clifton Road Campus)
A Reggio-inspired, play-based school near Emory in northeast Atlanta.
Sheltering Arms - Educare Atlanta
An early childhood education center in southeast Atlanta housed at Dunbar Elementary.
Springmont School
An AMI-recognized Montessori school in the Sandy Springs area of north Atlanta.
Montessori In Town
An AMI-accredited Montessori school serving Atlanta's intown East Lake/Kirkwood community.
The Suzuki School (Ponce City Market)
A preschool located at Ponce City Market on the edge of Midtown/Old Fourth Ward in Atlanta.
Preschool approaches in Atlanta
The programs listed here include Montessori, cooperative, Reggio Emilia and progressive. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
Montessori preschools in Atlanta
4 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 Atlanta?
Preschool tuition in Atlanta 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 Atlanta?
First Cubby lists Montessori, cooperative, Reggio Emilia and progressive programs in Atlanta, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Atlanta?
Preschool tuition in Atlanta 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 Atlanta?
Yes — 4 Montessori programs are listed in Atlanta above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Atlanta private?
Most standalone preschools in Atlanta 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 Atlanta?
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