Preschools in Fresno
12 preschools near Fresno, CA, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Fresno Montessori Preschool
A Montessori preschool in the Bullard/north-central Fresno area following the Montessori Method.
The Cottage Montessori School
A Montessori preschool and daycare in central Fresno serving children ages 2.5 to 6.
Joyce M. Huggins Early Education Center
A Reggio Emilia-inspired early education center on the Fresno State campus in northeast Fresno.
Carden School of Fresno
A private school in northeast Fresno offering a junior-kindergarten program using the Carden Method.
- Junior Kindergarten (Half Day) · Half day, five days per week — $10,700 (payable in ten installments of $1,000.00)/per school year (2026-2027)
- Junior Kindergarten (Full Day) and Kindergarten through 8th Grade · Full day, five days per week — $11,700 (payable in ten installments of $1,100.00)/per school year (2026-2027)
- Extended School Day (ESD) - morning · 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m., drop-in — $7.00/per student per day (billed monthly)
- Extended School Day (ESD) - afternoon · 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., drop-in — $17.00/per student per day (billed monthly)
Brighten Academy Preschool - Fresno Street
A licensed preschool in north Fresno near the Herndon and Fresno Street intersection.
- Full-Day Session · 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., 5 days per week — $390.00/per week
- Full-Day Session · 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., 4 days per week — $332.00/per week
- Full-Day Session · 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., 3 days per week — $264.00/per week
- Full-Day Session · 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., 2 days per week (stated as the minimum) — $192.00/per week
- Half-Day AM Session · 6:30 - 11:30 a.m. — $57.00/per day
- Half-Day PM Session · 11:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. — $57.00/per day
Fairmont Private School of Fresno
A long-established private preschool in central Fresno with a developmental approach for toddlers through kindergarten.
La Petite Academy of Fresno
A national-chain preschool and daycare located in the Woodward Park area of north Fresno.
The Learning Experience - Fresno Sky Park
A play-based preschool and daycare in the Sky Park area of northwest Fresno.
Woodward Park KinderCare
A national-chain early education center in the Woodward Park area of north Fresno.
Herndon Avenue KinderCare
A national-chain preschool and daycare along Herndon Avenue in north Fresno.
St. Anthony of Padua School
A Catholic school in the Fig Garden area of north-central Fresno offering a preschool program.
Fresno Unified Play and Learn Center
A free play-based early learning program operated by Fresno Unified School District in central Fresno.
Preschool approaches in Fresno
The programs listed here include Montessori, play-based 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 Fresno
2 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 Fresno?
Preschool tuition in Fresno 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 Fresno?
First Cubby lists Montessori, play-based and Reggio Emilia programs in Fresno, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Fresno?
Preschool tuition in Fresno 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 Fresno?
Yes — 2 Montessori programs are listed in Fresno above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Fresno private?
Most standalone preschools in Fresno 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 Fresno?
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