Preschools in Austin
10 preschools near Austin, TX, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Town & Country Children's Montessori School
A Montessori preschool in the South Lamar area of South Austin.
Twin Oaks Montessori School
A Montessori school in North Central Austin near West Anderson Lane.
Austin Montessori School
An AMI-recognized Montessori school on its Sunset Trail campus in South Austin.
All Austin Cooperative Nursery School
A parent cooperative, play-based nursery school in the Rosedale area of Central Austin.
South Austin Children's Coop
A parent-assisted cooperative preschool in South Austin.
Open Door Preschools
A child-led, play-based preschool at its Central location in the Clarksville area.
Mainspring Schools
A child-directed early education program in the Bouldin Creek area of South Austin.
Fiorella Reggio Emilia School
A Reggio Emilia-inspired bilingual preschool at its North location near Anderson Lane.
Trinity Child Development Center
A church-affiliated child development center in the Windsor Park area of Northeast Austin.
Winn Montessori
An Austin ISD Montessori campus in Northeast Austin.
Preschool approaches in Austin
The programs listed here include Montessori, cooperative, play-based 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 Austin
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 Austin?
Preschool tuition in Austin 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 Austin?
First Cubby lists Montessori, cooperative, play-based and Reggio Emilia programs in Austin, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Austin?
Preschool tuition in Austin 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 Austin?
Yes — 4 Montessori programs are listed in Austin above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Austin private?
Most standalone preschools in Austin 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 Austin?
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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