Preschools in Lincoln
11 preschools near Lincoln, NE, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Montessori School For Young Children
A Montessori program in east-central Lincoln near 48th and A Streets.
Lincoln Montessori School
A Montessori school serving young children in southeast Lincoln.
The Child's View Montessori
A full-day, year-round Montessori program in south-central Lincoln affiliated with Association Montessori Internationale.
Children's Circle Montessori
A Montessori childcare center in the Meadowlane neighborhood of northeast Lincoln.
Primrose School of Lincoln at Wilderness Hills
An early education center in the Wilderness Hills area of south Lincoln using a balanced, play-informed curriculum.
Creative Minds Early Learning Center
A play-based early learning center emphasizing child-led learning in south Lincoln.
Foundations Progressive Learning Center
A progressive, play-based childcare and preschool program in north Lincoln.
Hamilton Heights Child Development Center
A daycare and preschool for infants through pre-K in the SouthPointe area of south Lincoln.
Northeast KinderCare
A daycare, preschool and early education center in northeast Lincoln.
North Creek Child Development Center
A preschool and child development center in north Lincoln operated by Parkview Child Development Services.
Nature Preschool at Pioneers Park Nature Center
An outdoor, nature-based preschool where children learn through hands-on play at the Pioneers Park Nature Center in west Lincoln.
Preschool approaches in Lincoln
The programs listed here include Montessori, play-based and progressive. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
Montessori preschools in Lincoln
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 Lincoln?
Preschool tuition in Lincoln 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 Lincoln?
First Cubby lists Montessori, play-based and progressive programs in Lincoln, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Lincoln?
Preschool tuition in Lincoln 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 Lincoln?
Yes — 4 Montessori programs are listed in Lincoln above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Lincoln private?
Most standalone preschools in Lincoln 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 Lincoln?
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