Preschools in Colorado Springs
11 preschools near Colorado Springs, CO, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Sidewalk's End Montessori School
A Montessori preschool and kindergarten in north-central Colorado Springs.
Golden Mountain Montessori School
A Montessori school in the Ivywild/Broadmoor area of southern Colorado Springs.
Della Casa Montessori
A Montessori preschool serving southeast Colorado Springs.
Hope Montessori Academy - Stetson Hills
A Montessori program in the Stetson Hills neighborhood of eastern Colorado Springs.
Creekside Kids
A Reggio Emilia-inspired early learning program in south Colorado Springs.
Ivybrook Academy Colorado Springs
A half-day preschool in the Briargate area drawing on Reggio Emilia and Montessori methods.
The Colorado Springs School - Early Childhood
A play-based and problem-based prekindergarten program in the Broadmoor area.
Ruth Washburn Cooperative Nursery School
A parent-cooperative, play-based nursery school on the Westside near Old Colorado City.
Holy Apostles Parent Cooperative Preschool
A parent-cooperative preschool in east-central Colorado Springs.
Garden Ranch YMCA Preschool
A play-based, developmental preschool in the Garden Ranch area of north Colorado Springs.
The Goddard School of Colorado Springs
A play-based preschool and daycare in the Briargate area of northern Colorado Springs.
Preschool approaches in Colorado Springs
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 Colorado Springs
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 Colorado Springs?
Preschool tuition in Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs?
First Cubby lists Montessori, play-based, Reggio Emilia and cooperative programs in Colorado Springs, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Colorado Springs?
Preschool tuition in Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs?
Yes — 4 Montessori programs are listed in Colorado Springs above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Colorado Springs private?
Most standalone preschools in Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs?
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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