Preschools in La Jolla
9 preschools near La Jolla, CA, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
La Jolla Montessori School
A bilingual English/Spanish Montessori school in La Jolla.
La Jolla Presbyterian Church Preschool
A church-affiliated, play-based preschool in the village of La Jolla.
The Children's School
A progressive, project-based school serving toddler through pre-kindergarten in La Jolla.
La Jolla Village Montessori School
A Montessori school in the La Jolla Village core on Fay Avenue.
Beth Montessori
A Montessori preschool at Congregation Beth El in the University/Gilman Drive area of La Jolla.
La Jolla United Methodist Church Nursery School
A church-based, developmentally focused nursery school in the Bird Rock area of La Jolla.
Gillispie School
An independent preschool and elementary school in the La Jolla Village on Girard Avenue.
Imagine Kids Planet
A Reggio Emilia-inspired early-childhood program in the Mount Soledad area of La Jolla.
La Jolla Country Day School Early Childhood Center
The child-centered early-childhood center of an independent school in the UTC/Golden Triangle area of La Jolla.
Preschool approaches in La Jolla
The programs listed here include Montessori, play-based, progressive 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 La Jolla
3 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 La Jolla?
Preschool tuition in La Jolla 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 La Jolla?
First Cubby lists Montessori, play-based, progressive and Reggio Emilia programs in La Jolla, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in La Jolla?
Preschool tuition in La Jolla 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 La Jolla?
Yes — 3 Montessori programs are listed in La Jolla above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in La Jolla private?
Most standalone preschools in La Jolla 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 La Jolla?
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