Preschools in Cleveland
11 preschools near Cleveland, OH, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Cleveland Montessori
Montessori preschool and elementary program in Cleveland's Little Italy/University Circle area.
The Music Settlement
Arts-integrated, child-centered early childhood program in the University Circle neighborhood.
Merrick House
Neighborhood settlement-house preschool and child care center serving the Tremont area.
Sunbeam School
Public Cleveland Metropolitan School District preschool program in the Buckeye-Shaker neighborhood.
Clever Bee Academy - St. Clair
Early childhood and preschool center in the St. Clair-Superior neighborhood.
Clever Bee Academy - Broadway
Early childhood and preschool center in the Broadway-Slavic Village neighborhood.
Orchard School
Public Cleveland Metropolitan School District PreK-8 school with a STEM focus in the Ohio City neighborhood.
Riverside School
Public Cleveland Metropolitan School District preschool program in the Kamm's Corners neighborhood.
Horizon Education Center - Old Brooklyn
Early childhood and preschool center in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood.
Shoreway Horizon Education Center
Early childhood and preschool center in the Detroit-Shoreway (Gordon Square) neighborhood.
Carl B. Stokes Early Learning Center
Head Start early learning center in the Glenville neighborhood.
Preschool approaches in Cleveland
The programs listed here include Montessori and play-based. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
Montessori preschools in Cleveland
One of the programs listed above is a Montessori preschool — 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 Cleveland?
Preschool tuition in Cleveland 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 Cleveland?
First Cubby lists Montessori and play-based programs in Cleveland, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Cleveland?
Preschool tuition in Cleveland 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 Cleveland?
Yes — one Montessori program is listed in Cleveland above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Cleveland private?
Most standalone preschools in Cleveland 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 Cleveland?
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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