Preschools in Fort Wayne
12 preschools near Fort Wayne, IN, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Southwest Montessori Academy
A small AMS-accredited Montessori program for ages 3-6 in southwest Fort Wayne.
Martin Luther King Montessori School
A Montessori early-childhood school in downtown Fort Wayne.
Bunche Montessori Early Childhood Center
A Fort Wayne Community Schools Montessori early-childhood center in southeast Fort Wayne.
Kiddie Academy of Southwest Fort Wayne
A licensed childcare and preschool center in southwest Fort Wayne.
Crescent Avenue Weekday School
A church-affiliated preschool and childcare program in northeast Fort Wayne.
Pine Hills Learning Place
A play-based early-childhood learning center in north Fort Wayne.
Pine Hill Country Day School
A private day school serving preschool through early elementary in northeast Fort Wayne.
Carepointe Academy
A licensed childcare and preschool center in northwest Fort Wayne.
Canterbury School
The early-childhood division of a private college-preparatory school in southwest Fort Wayne.
Abacus Early Learning Center
A licensed early learning center offering a preschool curriculum in southwest Fort Wayne.
The Teaching Tree
A NAEYC-aligned, developmentally focused preschool and childcare center in southwest Fort Wayne.
Kiddie Academy of Fort Wayne
A licensed childcare and preschool center in north Fort Wayne.
Preschool approaches in Fort Wayne
The programs listed here include play-based and Montessori. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
Montessori preschools in Fort Wayne
3 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 Fort Wayne?
Preschool tuition in Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne?
First Cubby lists play-based and Montessori programs in Fort Wayne, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Fort Wayne?
Preschool tuition in Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne?
Yes — 3 Montessori programs are listed in Fort Wayne above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Fort Wayne private?
Most standalone preschools in Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne?
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