Preschools in Brooklyn
5 preschools near Brooklyn, NY, including private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
The Nook
A Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool in Park Slope, Brooklyn.
Prospect Kids Academy
A progressive preschool in Park Slope, Brooklyn.
Beansprouts Nursery School
A play-based nursery school in Park Slope, Brooklyn.
Brooklyn Preschool of Science - Cobble Hill
A science-focused preschool in the Cobble Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn.
Maple Street School
A cooperative, play-based preschool in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn.
Preschool approaches in Brooklyn
The programs listed here include Reggio Emilia, progressive, play-based and cooperative. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
How much does preschool cost in Brooklyn?
Preschool tuition in Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn?
First Cubby lists Reggio Emilia, progressive, play-based and cooperative programs in Brooklyn, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Brooklyn?
Preschool tuition in Brooklyn 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 the preschools in Brooklyn private?
Most standalone preschools in Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn?
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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