Preschools in Gilbert
12 preschools near Gilbert, AZ, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Cadence Academy Montessori
A Montessori preschool in western Gilbert near Guadalupe and Cooper roads serving infants through kindergarten.
Line Upon Line Montessori
A Montessori preschool located along Warner Road in central Gilbert.
Greenhouse Montessori
A Montessori school on Gilbert Road south of Elliot in central Gilbert.
Gilbert Montessori
A Montessori program near Val Vista Drive and Williams Field Road in southern Gilbert.
Little Sunshine's Playhouse at Higley Road
A Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool near Higley and Pecos roads in southeast Gilbert.
Little Sunshine's Playhouse at Val Vista
A Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool along Val Vista Drive in northern Gilbert.
The Goddard School Gilbert-Warner
A play-based preschool on Warner Road in central Gilbert.
Building Kidz of Gilbert
A play-based preschool with a performing-arts focus near Williams Field Road in southern Gilbert.
Bridges Preschool Gilbert
A nature-based, play-oriented preschool on Gilbert Road in central Gilbert.
Power Ranch KinderCare
An early-education center near the Power Ranch community at Germann Road in southeast Gilbert.
Sunrise Preschools Gilbert
A preschool and daycare center on Ray Road in central Gilbert.
Childtime of Gilbert
An early-learning center on Baseline Road in northern Gilbert offering multiple curriculum tracks.
Preschool approaches in Gilbert
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 Gilbert
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 Gilbert?
Preschool tuition in Gilbert 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 Gilbert?
First Cubby lists Montessori, play-based and Reggio Emilia programs in Gilbert, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Gilbert?
Preschool tuition in Gilbert 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 Gilbert?
Yes — 4 Montessori programs are listed in Gilbert above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Gilbert private?
Most standalone preschools in Gilbert 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 Gilbert?
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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