Preschools in Kansas City
11 preschools near Kansas City, MO, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Union Hill Day School
A private Montessori preschool in the Union Hill neighborhood of midtown Kansas City serving children from infancy through kindergarten.
Border Star Montessori
A public Montessori school in the Brookside neighborhood serving pre-kindergarten through sixth grade.
Brighton Montessori
A Montessori pre-K school and child care center in the Northland area of Kansas City serving children from six weeks to six years old.
Westport Montessori
A Montessori early learning center in the Westport area of midtown Kansas City serving children from six weeks to six years old.
Bambini Creativi
A Reggio Emilia-inspired private preschool and elementary in south Kansas City.
Pembroke Hill Early Childhood
The Reggio Emilia-inspired early childhood program of Pembroke Hill School, on the Wornall campus near the Country Club Plaza, serving ages two through pre-K.
Tierra Encantada of Brookside
A Spanish-immersion early education center in the Brookside/Waldo area serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Red Bridge United Methodist Early Childhood Center
A church-affiliated early childhood center in the Red Bridge neighborhood of south Kansas City.
Northland Preschool
A half-day preschool in the Northland area of Kansas City emphasizing learning through play and structured activities.
Northland Early Education Center
An early education center in the Northland area of Kansas City serving children with typical needs as well as those with special needs.
Della Lamb Early Education Center
A community-based early education program in the Columbus Park area near downtown Kansas City.
Preschool approaches in Kansas City
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 Kansas City
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 Kansas City?
Preschool tuition in Kansas 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 Kansas City?
First Cubby lists Montessori, Reggio Emilia and play-based programs in Kansas City, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Kansas City?
Preschool tuition in Kansas 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 Kansas City?
Yes — 4 Montessori programs are listed in Kansas 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 Kansas City private?
Most standalone preschools in Kansas 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 Kansas City?
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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