Preschools in Jersey City
12 preschools near Jersey City, NJ, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Hudson Montessori School
A Montessori school in Downtown Jersey City serving preschool through middle school.
Waterfront Montessori
A Montessori program in the Paulus Hook neighborhood of Downtown Jersey City.
Hamilton Park Montessori School
A Montessori school near Hamilton Park in Downtown Jersey City.
Montessori School of Jersey City
A Montessori preschool in Downtown Jersey City.
Bergen-Lafayette Montessori School
A Montessori school in the Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood of Jersey City.
Liberty Montessori
A Montessori preschool in the Greenville section of Jersey City.
Garden Preschool Cooperative
A parent-cooperative, play-based preschool near Hamilton Park in Jersey City.
The Scandinavian School of Jersey City
A Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool in the Harsimus/Newport area of Downtown Jersey City.
The Liberty School
A Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool in the Liberty Harbor area of Downtown Jersey City.
The Goddard School of Jersey City - The Waterfront
A play-based preschool and daycare in the Newport/Waterfront area of Jersey City.
Early Beginnings Day School
A play-based preschool and daycare on Grove Street in Downtown Jersey City.
Academy of Excellence Preschool
An early-learning preschool in Downtown Jersey City.
Preschool approaches in Jersey City
The programs listed here include Montessori, Reggio Emilia, play-based and cooperative. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
Montessori preschools in Jersey City
6 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 Jersey City?
Preschool tuition in Jersey City 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 Jersey City?
First Cubby lists Montessori, Reggio Emilia, play-based and cooperative programs in Jersey City, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Jersey City?
Preschool tuition in Jersey City 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 Jersey City?
Yes — 6 Montessori programs are listed in Jersey City above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Jersey City private?
Most standalone preschools in Jersey City 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 Jersey City?
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