Preschools in Dallas
12 preschools near Dallas, TX, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Meadow Oaks Montessori
A Montessori school in North Dallas near the intersection of Hillcrest and Arapaho.
Park Cities Montessori School
A family-operated Montessori school in the Park Cities area of Dallas.
Saint Christopher's Montessori School
A Montessori community serving young children in the Lovers Lane area of Dallas.
Montessori Children's House and School
An AMI-accredited Montessori school in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of northeast Dallas.
Kiddie Krafts Preschool
A preschool in the Lake Highlands community drawing on Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf methods.
The Children's Center
A play-based, nationally accredited preschool in East Dallas.
Merit Children's Academy Lakewood
A developmental, hands-on early childhood program in the Lakewood area of East Dallas.
Dallas Cooperative Preschool
A parent-cooperative, play-based preschool in northwest Dallas with mixed-age classrooms.
Northaven Co-op Preschool
A parent-run cooperative, play-based preschool along Preston Road in North Dallas.
Liberated Montessori at Oak Cliff
A Montessori child care center in the Kessler area of Oak Cliff.
Preston Hollow Presbyterian Preschool
A church-affiliated, play-based preschool in the Preston Hollow area of North Dallas.
Prestonwood Montessori at E.D. Walker
A Montessori magnet program within Dallas ISD in North Dallas.
Preschool approaches in Dallas
The programs listed here include Montessori, play-based, cooperative 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 Dallas
6 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 Dallas?
Preschool tuition in Dallas 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 Dallas?
First Cubby lists Montessori, play-based, cooperative and Reggio Emilia programs in Dallas, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Dallas?
Preschool tuition in Dallas 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 Dallas?
Yes — 6 Montessori programs are listed in Dallas above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Dallas private?
Most standalone preschools in Dallas 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 Dallas?
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