Preschools in Denver
11 preschools near Denver, CO, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Montessori School of Denver
A Montessori school in the Virginia Village/University Hills area of Denver serving toddler through elementary ages.
Denver Cooperative Preschool
A parent-cooperative, play-based preschool located in the RiNo area of Denver.
Washington Park Early Learning Center
A play-based early learning center in the Platt Park neighborhood of Denver.
Montessori Children's House of Denver - Mayfair
A Montessori preschool in Denver's Mayfair neighborhood serving toddler through kindergarten ages.
Larks Preschool
A play-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool in the West Washington Park neighborhood of Denver.
JCC Denver Preschool
A play-based, constructivist preschool at the Jewish Community Center in the Hilltop area of Denver.
Steele Cooperative Preschool
A parent-cooperative, play-based preschool in northwest Denver.
Monarch Montessori of Denver
A Montessori charter school in the Green Valley Ranch/Montbello area of northeast Denver.
Inspire Preschool
A Reggio-influenced preschool near the Congress Park/Hale area of Denver.
The Neighborhood Play School
A play-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool near the Washington Park neighborhood of Denver.
Family Star Montessori
A bilingual Montessori early-childhood program in the Jefferson Park/Highland area of Denver.
Preschool approaches in Denver
The programs listed here include Montessori, Reggio Emilia, cooperative 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 Denver
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 Denver?
Preschool tuition in Denver 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 Denver?
First Cubby lists Montessori, Reggio Emilia, cooperative and play-based programs in Denver, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Denver?
Preschool tuition in Denver 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 Denver?
Yes — 4 Montessori programs are listed in Denver above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Denver private?
Most standalone preschools in Denver 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 Denver?
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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