Preschools in Chandler
12 preschools near Chandler, AZ, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Adobe Montessori School
A Montessori school in the Kyrene corridor of southwest Chandler.
Inspire Kids Montessori
A Montessori program in south Chandler near the Layton Lakes area.
Casa de Montessori
A Montessori school near Elliot Road and Alma School Road in north Chandler.
Little People Montessori
A small Montessori child care center in south Chandler.
Casa del Nino Bilingual Montessori School
A bilingual English-Spanish Montessori school near Queen Creek and Dobson Roads in south Chandler.
Chandler Jewish Preschool
A Reggio-inspired, play-based Jewish preschool near McClintock Drive and Ray Road in west Chandler.
The Learning Experience - Chandler
A play-based early education center on Arizona Avenue in south Chandler.
Childtime of Chandler
A play-based child care and preschool center in central Chandler near the Dobson Road area.
Busy Bees Chandler
A play-based daycare and preschool on Ray Road in west Chandler.
Busy Bees Provinces
A play-based daycare and preschool near McQueen Road in the Provinces area of Chandler.
Kids Incorporated Learning Center
A licensed child care and preschool center on Gilbert Road in east Chandler.
Sunrise Preschools - Chandler
A preschool and child care center near Elliot Road and Alma School Road in Chandler.
Preschool approaches in Chandler
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 Chandler
5 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 Chandler?
Preschool tuition in Chandler 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 Chandler?
First Cubby lists Montessori, play-based and Reggio Emilia programs in Chandler, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Chandler?
Preschool tuition in Chandler 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 Chandler?
Yes — 5 Montessori programs are listed in Chandler above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Chandler private?
Most standalone preschools in Chandler 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 Chandler?
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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