Preschools in Cincinnati
11 preschools near Cincinnati, OH, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Mercy Montessori School
A Montessori school in the Walnut Hills/Evanston area of Cincinnati serving toddler through elementary ages.
The New School Montessori
An independent Montessori school located in the North Avondale neighborhood of Cincinnati.
North Avondale Montessori School
A Cincinnati Public Schools Montessori magnet program in the North Avondale neighborhood.
Kennedy Heights Montessori Center
A Montessori center in the Kennedy Heights neighborhood serving toddler through kindergarten ages.
Xavier University Montessori Lab School
A Montessori lab school on the Xavier University campus in the Evanston area of Cincinnati.
Hyde Park Play School
A play-based preschool serving the Hyde Park and Oakley neighborhoods of Cincinnati.
Hyde Park Preschool and Toddler Enrichment
A small play-based preschool in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Cincinnati.
The Gardner School of Cincinnati
A Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool in the Waterstone/Symmes area of Cincinnati.
Creative Preschool
A nonprofit cooperative preschool in the Delhi/Sayler Park area of Cincinnati.
Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Preschool
A play-based, child-centered preschool in the Pleasant Ridge neighborhood of Cincinnati.
Mount Washington Presbyterian Preschool
A play-based preschool in the Mount Washington neighborhood of Cincinnati.
Preschool approaches in Cincinnati
The programs listed here include Montessori, play-based, Reggio Emilia and cooperative. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
Montessori preschools in Cincinnati
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 Cincinnati?
Preschool tuition in Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati?
First Cubby lists Montessori, play-based, Reggio Emilia and cooperative programs in Cincinnati, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Cincinnati?
Preschool tuition in Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati?
Yes — 5 Montessori programs are listed in Cincinnati above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Cincinnati private?
Most standalone preschools in Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati?
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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