Preschools in Jacksonville
12 preschools near Jacksonville, FL, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Riverside Presbyterian Day School
A Riverside-neighborhood school with a developmental, play-based early childhood program.
Melrose Contemporary Education for Preschool
A Murray Hill-area preschool with a child-centered program inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach.
Crest Peak Learning Center
A Mandarin-area learning center with a Reggio Emilia-inspired, project-based program.
Guidepost Montessori at Baymeadows
A Baymeadows-area school offering a Montessori early childhood program.
Montessori Kids Universe Baymeadows
A Baymeadows preschool combining Montessori and Reggio-inspired methods.
A Child's Place Montessori School
A Southside-area Montessori school for infants through elementary age.
Academie de Montessori
A San Marco-area Montessori school in the LaSalle Street corridor.
The Preschool in San Marco
A San Marco-neighborhood preschool serving infants through pre-K.
San Jose Episcopal Day School
An independent day school in the historic San Jose neighborhood serving pre-K through elementary grades.
Ortega Playschool
An Ortega-neighborhood preschool housed at Ortega United Methodist Church.
Southside United Methodist Church Preschool
A San Marco-area church preschool on Hendricks Avenue.
Assumption Catholic School
A San Marco-area Catholic school serving preschool through eighth grade.
Preschool approaches in Jacksonville
The programs listed here include Montessori, 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 Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville?
Preschool tuition in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville?
First Cubby lists Montessori, Reggio Emilia and play-based programs in Jacksonville, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Jacksonville?
Preschool tuition in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville?
Yes — 4 Montessori programs are listed in Jacksonville above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Jacksonville private?
Most standalone preschools in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville?
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