Preschools in Chesapeake
12 preschools near Chesapeake, VA, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Montessori Academy of Virginia (Chesapeake)
A Montessori program in the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake.
Chesapeake Montessori School
A Montessori school serving the Deep Creek/Western Branch area of Chesapeake.
The Goddard School of Chesapeake
A play-based early education center in the Great Bridge area of Chesapeake.
Primrose School at Cahoon Commons
A play-based preschool in the Grassfield area of Chesapeake.
Oak Grove Preschool and Kindergarten
A church-affiliated preschool near Battlefield Boulevard in Chesapeake.
Greenbrier KinderCare
A play-based early learning center in the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake.
Deep Creek Country Day School
An early childhood and day school in the Deep Creek area of Chesapeake.
Great Bridge Preschool and Kindergarten
A preschool and kindergarten in the Great Bridge area of Chesapeake.
Great Bridge Children's Center
A child care and early learning center in the Great Bridge area of Chesapeake.
Apple Tree Learning Center at Greenbriar Church
A church-based early learning center in the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake.
Great Bridge Presbyterian Preschool
A church-affiliated half-day preschool in the Great Bridge area of Chesapeake.
Great Bridge KinderCare
A play-based early learning center in the Great Bridge area of Chesapeake.
Preschool approaches in Chesapeake
The programs listed here include play-based and Montessori. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
Montessori preschools in Chesapeake
2 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 Chesapeake?
Preschool tuition in Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake?
First Cubby lists play-based and Montessori programs in Chesapeake, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Chesapeake?
Preschool tuition in Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake?
Yes — 2 Montessori programs are listed in Chesapeake above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Chesapeake private?
Most standalone preschools in Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake?
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