Preschools in Irvine
10 preschools near Irvine, CA, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Marco Polo Children's School
A Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool with Mandarin immersion, located in the Airport/Von Karman area of Irvine.
Pomegranate Schools
A mixed-age preschool blending Montessori and Reggio Emilia principles in the Great Park neighborhood of Irvine.
Westcliff Early Learning Academy
A STEAM-focused preschool drawing on Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophies, near Alton Parkway in Irvine.
Kiddie Academy of Irvine
An educational childcare and preschool program serving infants through kindergarten in Irvine.
Spectrum Montessori at Woodbury
A Montessori toddler and primary program in the Woodbury area of northern Irvine.
Irvine Montessori School
A Montessori childcare and preschool program located off Cartwright Road in central Irvine.
Tutor Time of Irvine
A childcare and preschool center serving infants through school-age children in the Northpark area of Irvine.
Great Foundations Montessori - Northwood
A Montessori toddler and primary program in the Northwood neighborhood of Irvine.
Village Montessori School of Irvine
A Montessori preschool and elementary program in the University Park area of Irvine.
Irvine KinderCare
A daycare and preschool center offering early education programs in the Walnut area of Irvine.
Preschool approaches in Irvine
The programs listed here include Montessori 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 Irvine
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 Irvine?
Preschool tuition in Irvine 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 Irvine?
First Cubby lists Montessori and Reggio Emilia programs in Irvine, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Irvine?
Preschool tuition in Irvine 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 Irvine?
Yes — 5 Montessori programs are listed in Irvine above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Irvine private?
Most standalone preschools in Irvine 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 Irvine?
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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