Preschools in Charlotte
11 preschools near Charlotte, NC, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Charlotte Montessori School
A Montessori school in the historic Dilworth neighborhood near South End.
Anami Montessori School
An AMI-recognized Montessori school in south Charlotte's Montford/Starmount area.
Guidepost Montessori at Prosperity
A Montessori school in the Prosperity Church Road area of north Charlotte.
Charlotte Jewish Preschool
A Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool located on Shalom Park in southeast Charlotte.
Providence Preparatory School
A Reggio Emilia and play-based preschool in the Providence Road corridor of southeast Charlotte.
Piedmont Progressive Preschool
A nature-based, play-based preschool in the Mallard Creek area of University City.
Ivybrook Academy Myers Park
A half-day preschool near Myers Park blending Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and multiple-intelligences approaches.
Selwyn Presbyterian Child Development Center
A church-based child development center in the Myers Park/Selwyn area of Charlotte.
Dilworth United Methodist Child Development Center
A church-based, play-based child development center in the Dilworth neighborhood.
Covenant Presbyterian Church Child Development Center
A church-based child development center in the Dilworth/Midtown area using the Creative Curriculum.
The Early Learning Center Preschool
A five-star-licensed preschool in south Charlotte offering play-based and academic learning.
Preschool approaches in Charlotte
The programs listed here include play-based, Montessori, Reggio Emilia 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 Charlotte
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 Charlotte?
Preschool tuition in Charlotte 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 Charlotte?
First Cubby lists play-based, Montessori, Reggio Emilia and progressive programs in Charlotte, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Charlotte?
Preschool tuition in Charlotte 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 Charlotte?
Yes — 3 Montessori programs are listed in Charlotte above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Charlotte private?
Most standalone preschools in Charlotte 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 Charlotte?
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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