Preschools in Aurora
11 preschools near Aurora, CO, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Flame Lily Montessori
A Wildflower-network Montessori microschool for ages 3-6 in north Aurora near the Stanley Marketplace area.
OPENair Academy at Stanley
A Reggio Emilia-inspired early childhood program located inside the Stanley Marketplace in northwest Aurora.
Montessori del Mundo
A dual-language public charter Montessori school serving preschool through elementary in central Aurora.
Mountain Juniper Montessori
A free public charter Montessori microschool serving preschool and kindergarten in the Utah Park neighborhood of Aurora.
Cherry Creek Montessori Academy
A Montessori early childhood program in the southeast Aurora area near the Cherry Creek school district.
Everbrook Academy of Aurora
A private preschool and child care center offering a STEAM-oriented curriculum in southeast Aurora along Arapahoe Road.
La Petite Academy on E. Iliff
A private preschool and daycare offering infant through pre-kindergarten programs in central Aurora.
New Horizon Academy
A private daycare and preschool serving children from infancy to age five in southeast Aurora along Quincy Avenue.
Bright Minds Children Academy
A child care center blending Reggio Emilia and play-based approaches in south-central Aurora.
Primrose School of Tallgrass
An accredited private preschool using the Balanced Learning curriculum in southeast Aurora.
Primrose School of Saddle Rock
An accredited private preschool using the Balanced Learning curriculum in the Saddle Rock area of southeast Aurora.
Preschool approaches in Aurora
The programs listed here include Montessori 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 Aurora
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 Aurora?
Preschool tuition in Aurora 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 Aurora?
First Cubby lists Montessori and Reggio Emilia programs in Aurora, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Aurora?
Preschool tuition in Aurora 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 Aurora?
Yes — 4 Montessori programs are listed in Aurora above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Aurora private?
Most standalone preschools in Aurora 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 Aurora?
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