Preschools in Greensboro
12 preschools near Greensboro, NC, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Greensboro Montessori School
A Montessori school in northwest Greensboro serving toddlers through upper grades in multi-age classrooms.
Ivybrook Academy Greensboro
A half-day preschool in the Westover area blending Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and multiple-intelligences approaches for ages 18 months to six.
Greensboro New School
A play-based preschool near the Lindley Park/UNCG area drawing on Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio influences for children ages 2.5 to 6.
First Presbyterian Church Weekday Preschool Center
A church-affiliated weekday preschool in downtown Greensboro serving infants through kindergarten.
Trinity Montessori-Inspired Preschool
A Montessori-inspired, church-based preschool on West Friendly Avenue serving ages 18 months to five.
Primrose School of New Irving Park
A full-day early education and child care center in the New Irving Park area of north Greensboro.
Cadence Academy Preschool Greensboro
A preschool and child care center in west Greensboro near the airport area.
Greensboro Day School
An independent pre-K through grade 12 school in north Greensboro with a preschool program beginning at age two.
Montessori Unlimited
A Montessori-based child care and preschool center on Battleground Avenue in northwest Greensboro.
Milestones School of Achievement
A long-established child care and early education center off Battleground Avenue in northwest Greensboro.
The Early Childhood Engagement Center at Temple Emanuel
A Reggio Emilia-inspired Jewish early childhood program on Jefferson Road serving ages 18 months to five.
The Nest Schools Greensboro
A play-based child care and preschool near West Cornwallis Drive serving infants through school-age children.
Preschool approaches in Greensboro
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 Greensboro
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 Greensboro?
Preschool tuition in Greensboro 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 Greensboro?
First Cubby lists Montessori, play-based and Reggio Emilia programs in Greensboro, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Greensboro?
Preschool tuition in Greensboro 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 Greensboro?
Yes — 4 Montessori programs are listed in Greensboro above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Greensboro private?
Most standalone preschools in Greensboro 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 Greensboro?
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