Preschools in Indianapolis
11 preschools near Indianapolis, IN, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
The Children's House
A Montessori-based school on the northwest side of Indianapolis serving preschool through elementary ages.
Fall Creek Montessori
A Montessori program on the northeast side of Indianapolis serving infants through the primary years.
Village Montessori
A Montessori school in the Broad Ripple neighborhood of Indianapolis serving ages 2.5 to 6.
International Montessori School
A Montessori school on the north side of Indianapolis serving preschool through lower elementary.
A Children's Habitat Montessori School
A long-established Montessori school on the north side of Indianapolis serving toddlers through elementary ages.
The Sapling School
A Reggio-inspired preschool on the north side of Indianapolis serving children ages 3 to 5.
Downey Cooperative Preschool
A parent cooperative, play-based preschool in the Irvington district on the east side of Indianapolis.
Meridian Hills Cooperative Nursery School & Kindergarten
A parent cooperative nursery school and kindergarten on the north side of Indianapolis.
Maple Seeds Preschool Cooperative
A parent cooperative preschool on the north side of Indianapolis.
Parkview Cooperative Preschool
A parent-run cooperative preschool in the Meridian-Kessler area of Indianapolis emphasizing learning through play.
A Learning Bee Academy
A play-based early learning program on the northeast side of Indianapolis combining play with hands-on activities.
Preschool approaches in Indianapolis
The programs listed here include Montessori, cooperative, Reggio Emilia 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 Indianapolis
5 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 Indianapolis?
Preschool tuition in Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis?
First Cubby lists Montessori, cooperative, Reggio Emilia and play-based programs in Indianapolis, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Indianapolis?
Preschool tuition in Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis?
Yes — 5 Montessori programs are listed in Indianapolis above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Indianapolis private?
Most standalone preschools in Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis?
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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