Preschools in Buffalo
11 preschools near Buffalo, NY, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Nardin Academy Montessori
A Montessori early childhood program on West Ferry Street in the Elmwood Village area of Buffalo.
Bennett Park Montessori
A public Montessori school serving pre-K in the Ellicott area of Buffalo.
Sadula Rose Montessori
A Montessori preschool and daycare on Niagara Street on Buffalo's West Side.
BrightPath Elmwood Child Care Center
A play-based child care and early learning center in the Elmwood Village neighborhood of Buffalo.
Westminster Early Childhood Programs
An NAEYC-accredited early childhood program on Delaware Avenue near Allentown in Buffalo.
University at Buffalo Child Care Center
A campus child care center with mixed-age preschool classrooms in the University Heights area of Buffalo.
JCC of Greater Buffalo Early Childhood Center
An NAEYC-accredited early childhood center in the Holland Family Building on Delaware Avenue in Buffalo.
Holy Cross Head Start
A Head Start school-readiness program for 3-5 year olds on the Lower West Side of Buffalo.
Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center Early Childhood Education
An early childhood program offering preschool and developmental services near downtown Buffalo.
Notre Dame Academy
A Catholic school with a pre-K program on Abbott Road in South Buffalo.
Buffalo State Child Care Center
An NAEYC-accredited center with infant, toddler, and preschool programs on the Buffalo State campus.
Preschool approaches in Buffalo
The programs listed here include Montessori and play-based. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
Montessori preschools in Buffalo
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 Buffalo?
Preschool tuition in Buffalo 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 Buffalo?
First Cubby lists Montessori and play-based programs in Buffalo, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Buffalo?
Preschool tuition in Buffalo 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 Buffalo?
Yes — 3 Montessori programs are listed in Buffalo above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Buffalo private?
Most standalone preschools in Buffalo 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 Buffalo?
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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