Preschools in Birmingham
10 preschools near Birmingham, AL, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Joseph S. Bruno Montessori Academy
A Montessori school on a wooded campus in the Oak Mountain/Highway 119 area of southeast Birmingham.
Hilltop Montessori School
A Montessori school in the Meadowbrook area off Highway 280 in southeast Birmingham.
Primrose School of Meadowbrook
A play-based preschool and child care center in the Meadowbrook area off Highway 280 in southeast Birmingham.
IPC Day School
A church-affiliated preschool and day school in the Highland Park/Southside area of Birmingham.
First Church Birmingham Preschool
A church-based, play-oriented preschool in downtown Birmingham.
Eastside Baptist Church Weekday Program
A Christian church daycare and preschool in the Roebuck/Huffman area of northeast Birmingham.
Metropolitan Day School
A locally owned preschool and child care center in the Bush Hills area of west Birmingham.
Alabama Waldorf School
A Waldorf school serving early childhood through grade 8 in the Crestwood neighborhood of Birmingham.
Kiddie Academy of Meadowbrook-Birmingham
A play-based preschool and child care academy in the Meadowbrook area off Highway 280 in southeast Birmingham.
UAB Early Learning Center
A play-based early learning center in the UAB/Southside area of Birmingham.
Preschool approaches in Birmingham
The programs listed here include play-based and Montessori. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
Montessori preschools in Birmingham
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 Birmingham?
Preschool tuition in Birmingham 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 Birmingham?
First Cubby lists play-based and Montessori programs in Birmingham, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Birmingham?
Preschool tuition in Birmingham 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 Birmingham?
Yes — 2 Montessori programs are listed in Birmingham above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Birmingham private?
Most standalone preschools in Birmingham 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 Birmingham?
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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