Preschools in Boston
10 preschools near Boston, MA, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Kingsley Montessori School
A Montessori school in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood serving toddler through elementary ages.
Torit Montessori School
A Montessori school in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood serving infants through elementary grades.
Park Street School
A play-based early-childhood and elementary school in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood.
Guidepost Montessori Downtown Boston
A Montessori program located in downtown Boston.
Harbor City School
A Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool in Boston's East Boston neighborhood.
Charlestown Nursery School
A Reggio Emilia-inspired nursery school in Boston's Charlestown neighborhood.
Stony Brook School
A Reggio Emilia-inspired, play-based preschool in Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood.
The Croft School
A student-centered school on the Jamaica Plain/Roslindale line in Boston.
Pine Village Preschool South End
A Spanish-immersion preschool in Boston's South End neighborhood.
The Mosaic School
A preschool in Boston's Roslindale neighborhood.
Preschool approaches in Boston
The programs listed here include Montessori, Reggio Emilia, play-based and progressive. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
Montessori preschools in Boston
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 Boston?
Preschool tuition in Boston 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 Boston?
First Cubby lists Montessori, Reggio Emilia, play-based and progressive programs in Boston, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Boston?
Preschool tuition in Boston 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 Boston?
Yes — 3 Montessori programs are listed in Boston above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Boston private?
Most standalone preschools in Boston 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 Boston?
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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