Preschools in Chula Vista
11 preschools near Chula Vista, CA, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Chula Vista KinderCare
A national-chain early-learning center in the Rancho del Rey area using a research-based, play-oriented developmental curriculum.
La Petite Academy of Chula Vista
A chain preschool and daycare in central Chula Vista offering an age-tiered, hands-on kindergarten-readiness program.
Childtime of Chula Vista
An early-learning center in the Rancho del Rey neighborhood offering programs for infants through school-age children.
Montessori American School
A bilingual Montessori school on Bonita Road serving children ages two to six, and a member of the American Montessori Society.
Montessori Hills Academy
A licensed Montessori preschool in the Paseo del Rey area of Chula Vista.
My Montessori World
A small-capacity Montessori preschool in Chula Vista serving early childhood ages from infancy to six years.
Children's Choice Academy
An academic-based preschool and infant center in northwest Chula Vista serving infants through school-age children.
EastLake Church Children's Center
A church-operated preschool and kindergarten in the Eastlake area serving children ages two to six.
Kids Depot of Otay Ranch
A NAEYC-accredited child development center in Otay Ranch serving infants through school-age children.
New Hope Preschool
A church-affiliated, play-based preschool in the Eastlake/Olympic Parkway area of Chula Vista.
Kinderland Montessori School
A Montessori preschool located on Otay Lakes Road in eastern Chula Vista.
Preschool approaches in Chula Vista
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 Chula Vista
4 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 Chula Vista?
Preschool tuition in Chula Vista 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 Chula Vista?
First Cubby lists Montessori, play-based and Reggio Emilia programs in Chula Vista, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Chula Vista?
Preschool tuition in Chula Vista 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 Chula Vista?
Yes — 4 Montessori programs are listed in Chula Vista above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Chula Vista private?
Most standalone preschools in Chula Vista 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 Chula Vista?
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