Preschools in Lexington
11 preschools near Lexington, KY, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Lexington Montessori School
A Montessori program near the South Broadway/downtown area serving preschool through elementary ages.
Providence Montessori School
A Montessori school in north Lexington offering primary and elementary Montessori programs.
Community Montessori School
An AMI-accredited Montessori school on the west side of Lexington serving toddler through middle-school ages.
Our Playhouse Preschool and Kindergarten
A Reggio-Emilia-inspired preschool in the Chevy Chase neighborhood using an emergent, play-based curriculum.
The Lexington School
An independent school on Lane Allen Road offering a preschool program as part of a preschool-through-grade-8 campus.
Sayre School
An independent college-preparatory day school in downtown Lexington with a play-based early-childhood program for ages two to five.
Child Development Center of the Bluegrass
An early-childhood center near the University of Kentucky serving children with and without special needs.
Good Shepherd Day School
A church-affiliated day school north of downtown offering preschool programs for two-, three-, and four-year-olds.
The Fayette Cooperating Preschool
A parent-cooperative preschool in the Rosemont Garden area of Lexington.
Trinity Hill Child Care Center
A licensed early-childhood center on East Reynolds Road in south Lexington.
Trinity Christian Academy
A faith-based academy in southeast Lexington offering a preschool program.
Preschool approaches in Lexington
The programs listed here include Montessori, Reggio Emilia, progressive, 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 Lexington
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 Lexington?
Preschool tuition in Lexington 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 Lexington?
First Cubby lists Montessori, Reggio Emilia, progressive, play-based and cooperative programs in Lexington, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Lexington?
Preschool tuition in Lexington 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 Lexington?
Yes — 3 Montessori programs are listed in Lexington above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Lexington private?
Most standalone preschools in Lexington 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 Lexington?
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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