Preschools in Detroit
11 preschools near Detroit, MI, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Kintsugi Village School
A Reggio Emilia-inspired early childhood program for ages 3-5 within the Kintsugi Village campus in Detroit's Corktown neighborhood.
Sugar 'n Spice Nursery School
A child-led nursery school and preschool in Detroit's northwest side near the University District.
Wayne State University Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute Early Childhood Center
A Wayne State University early childhood center in the Midtown/New Center area serving as a child-development demonstration site.
High Achievers Montessori Learning Center
A Montessori learning center on Detroit's far northwest side near the 8 Mile border.
Planting the Seed Montessori
A Montessori preschool program for ages 3-6 on Detroit's north side.
The Giving Tree Montessori School
A Montessori school on Detroit's east side near the Grosse Pointe border.
Midtown KinderCare
A KinderCare daycare and preschool center in Detroit's Midtown neighborhood.
Bright Horizons at Midtown Detroit
A Bright Horizons early education and preschool center in Detroit's Midtown/New Center area.
Detroit Waldorf School
A Waldorf PreK-8 school with an early childhood program in Detroit's historic Indian Village neighborhood.
Children of Grace Montessori Center
A Montessori center affiliated with Greater Grace Temple on Detroit's northwest side.
Spanish for Toddlers
A Montessori and Spanish-immersion preschool for ages 30 months-6 years in Detroit's Midtown neighborhood.
Preschool approaches in Detroit
The programs listed here include Montessori, Reggio Emilia, play-based and progressive. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
Montessori preschools in Detroit
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 Detroit?
Preschool tuition in Detroit 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 Detroit?
First Cubby lists Montessori, Reggio Emilia, play-based and progressive programs in Detroit, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Detroit?
Preschool tuition in Detroit 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 Detroit?
Yes — 5 Montessori programs are listed in Detroit above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Detroit private?
Most standalone preschools in Detroit 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 Detroit?
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