Preschools in Houston
11 preschools near Houston, TX, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Mariner Montessori at The Heights
A Montessori preschool in the Houston Heights area serving infants through preschool age.
Heights Garden Montessori School
A Montessori school in the Houston Heights neighborhood offering infant, toddler, and primary programs.
Lakewood Montessori School
A family-owned Montessori school in the Lakewood Forest area of northwest Houston.
Montessori School of Downtown
A Montessori school located in the Museum District of Houston.
KLA Schools of River Oaks
A Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool located in the River Oaks area of Houston.
Ivybrook Academy The Heights
A half-day preschool in the Houston Heights blending Reggio Emilia and Montessori approaches.
Poe Cooperative Nursery School
A parent-led cooperative nursery school in the Museum District serving children ages three to five.
Beehive Co-Op Preschool
A parent cooperative preschool in the West University neighborhood using a play-based approach.
Heights Preschool
A small play-based early learning center in the Houston Heights.
The Goddard School of Houston (The Greater Heights)
A play-based preschool and daycare in the Greater Heights area of Houston.
Museum District Child Care Center
An early childhood center in the Museum District offering a STEAM-based curriculum for children from six weeks to six years.
Preschool approaches in Houston
The programs listed here include Montessori, Reggio Emilia, cooperative and play-based. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
Montessori preschools in Houston
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 Houston?
Preschool tuition in Houston 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 Houston?
First Cubby lists Montessori, Reggio Emilia, cooperative and play-based programs in Houston, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Houston?
Preschool tuition in Houston 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 Houston?
Yes — 4 Montessori programs are listed in Houston above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Houston private?
Most standalone preschools in Houston 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 Houston?
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