Preschools in Baltimore
11 preschools near Baltimore, MD, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School
A public Montessori charter school in the Greenmount West neighborhood of Baltimore.
The Baltimore Montessori - Canton
A private Montessori school in the Canton neighborhood of Baltimore.
The Baltimore Montessori - Locust Point
A private Montessori school in the Locust Point neighborhood of Baltimore.
St. David's Day School
An Episcopal-affiliated day school for preschool through kindergarten in the Roland Park neighborhood of Baltimore.
Kiddie Academy of Locust Point
A play-based daycare and preschool in the Locust Point neighborhood of Baltimore.
Bolton Hill Nursery
A play-based nursery school and childcare program in the Bolton Hill neighborhood of Baltimore.
Grace Preschool
A church-affiliated preschool in the Homeland and Roland Park area of Baltimore.
Waldorf School of Baltimore
An arts-integrated Waldorf school with an early-childhood program in the Mount Washington neighborhood of Baltimore.
Little Green Giants of Hampden
A play-based, eco-focused childcare and preschool in the Hampden neighborhood of Baltimore.
Beth El at Federal Hill
A Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool in the Federal Hill neighborhood of Baltimore.
Mount Vernon Place Early Learning Center
A developmental, play-based early learning center in the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore.
Preschool approaches in Baltimore
The programs listed here include play-based, 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 Baltimore
3 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 Baltimore?
Preschool tuition in Baltimore 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 Baltimore?
First Cubby lists play-based, Montessori and Reggio Emilia programs in Baltimore, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Baltimore?
Preschool tuition in Baltimore 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 Baltimore?
Yes — 3 Montessori programs are listed in Baltimore above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Baltimore private?
Most standalone preschools in Baltimore 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 Baltimore?
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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