Preschools in Baton Rouge
12 preschools near Baton Rouge, LA, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Montessori School of Baton Rouge
A Montessori program located in the Wimbledon subdivision off Perkins Road in south Baton Rouge.
La Printaniere Montessori School
A Montessori school on the Perkins Road corridor serving children from age 3 through elementary grades.
The Learning Center
A play-based early childhood center on Perkins Road emphasizing cooperative play and hands-on activities.
Primrose School of South Baton Rouge
A south Baton Rouge preschool blending purposeful play with teacher-guided instruction.
The Dunham School Early Childhood Center
A Reggio-Emilia-inspired early childhood program on the Dunham campus in the Wimbledon area off Perkins Road.
St. Paul Early Learning Center
A church-based early learning center in the Tara neighborhood using a developmental curriculum.
St. Thomas More Early Learning Center
A Catholic early learning center near the Goodwood area of east Baton Rouge.
A Lil One's Learning Center
An early learning center on Perkins Road using the Frog Street curriculum for birth through pre-K.
St. James Episcopal Day School
A downtown Episcopal day school whose early program serves children from 12 months through pre-kindergarten.
Jefferson United Methodist Preschool
A church-affiliated preschool on Jefferson Highway in southeast Baton Rouge.
Southside Child Development Center
A licensed child development center serving infants through pre-K in south Baton Rouge.
Central Early Learning Center
A Class A licensed early learning center on Joor Road in the northern part of the parish.
Preschool approaches in Baton Rouge
The programs listed here include Montessori, 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 Baton Rouge
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 Baton Rouge?
Preschool tuition in Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge?
First Cubby lists Montessori, play-based and Reggio Emilia programs in Baton Rouge, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Baton Rouge?
Preschool tuition in Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge?
Yes — 2 Montessori programs are listed in Baton Rouge above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Baton Rouge private?
Most standalone preschools in Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge?
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