Preschools in Louisville
10 preschools near Louisville, KY, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Montessori Kids Universe Louisville
A Montessori early-childhood program in far east Louisville near Old Henry Road.
Montessori School of Louisville
A Montessori school in northeast Louisville serving children age three and up.
Hayfield Montessori School
A family-run Montessori school in the Belknap/Highlands area of Louisville.
Ivybrook Academy Louisville
A half-day preschool in east Louisville blending Reggio Emilia and Montessori methods.
Sacred Heart Preschool
A Catholic preschool in the Crescent Hill neighborhood using an International Baccalaureate inquiry approach.
The Gardner School of Louisville
A preschool in east Louisville combining child-initiated play with a structured academic curriculum.
Learning for Life Education
A private preschool for ages three to five in southeast Louisville near Jeffersontown.
- Preschool (3 days per week) · 3 days/week; AM 9:00-11:30am or PM 12:30-3:00pm — $400/month
- Preschool (2 days per week) · 2 days/week; AM 9:00-11:30am or PM 12:30-3:00pm — $400/month
- Preschool Club · Wednesdays 12:30-2:00pm OR 5:00-6:30pm — $100/month
Virginia Chance School
A progressive, inquiry-based school on a wooded east Louisville campus off Lime Kiln Lane.
- Full Day Preschool (until 3:00pm) · Full day — $15,667 (annual); $1,305.58/month on 12-payment plan/year
- Mid-Day Preschool (until 1:00pm) · Mid-day — $12,265.58 (annual); $1,022.13/month on 12-payment plan/year
- Elementary (Kindergarten–5th) · Full day — $22,012.38 (annual); $1,834.36/month on 12-payment plan/year
- CHUMS extended care — Morning · 7:30-8:30am — $15/day
- CHUMS extended care — Afternoon · 3:00-5:30pm — $40/day
Swallowtail Forest School
An outdoor, play-based forest preschool at the Louisville Nature Center in south Louisville.
- Morning Program (Tue/Thu) · 2 mornings/week, 9am-12pm — $280/month
- Morning Program (Mon/Wed/Fri) · 3 mornings/week, 9am-12pm — $390/month
- Afternoon Program (Tue/Thu) · 2 afternoons/week, 1pm-3:30pm — $260/month
Cadence Academy Preschool - Louisville
A preschool in the Fern Creek area of southeast Louisville with a play-based, whole-child curriculum.
Preschool approaches in Louisville
The programs listed here include Montessori, play-based, Reggio Emilia 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 Louisville
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 Louisville?
Preschool tuition in Louisville 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 Louisville?
First Cubby lists Montessori, play-based, Reggio Emilia and progressive programs in Louisville, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Louisville?
Preschool tuition in Louisville 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 Louisville?
Yes — 3 Montessori programs are listed in Louisville above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Louisville private?
Most standalone preschools in Louisville 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 Louisville?
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