Preschools in Memphis
12 preschools near Memphis, TN, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
The Maria Montessori School
A Montessori preschool in the Harbor Town area of downtown Memphis.
1st Class Montessori School
A Montessori school in the Midtown area of Memphis.
Threshold Montessori School
A Montessori preschool in the University District of Memphis.
Midtown Montessori School
A Montessori school in the Evergreen neighborhood of Midtown Memphis.
Natural Learning School
A Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool in the Central Gardens area of Midtown Memphis.
St. Mary's Episcopal School - Early Childhood
A Reggio Emilia-inspired early childhood program at an independent school in East Memphis.
Lipman Early Learning & Research Center
A Reggio Emilia- and Montessori-based laboratory preschool operated by the University of Memphis in East Memphis.
Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School
An Episcopal school in the Midtown area of Memphis serving preschool through eighth grade.
Idlewild Presbyterian Children's Center
A church-based preschool and children's center in the Midtown area of Memphis.
Hutchison School - Abston Early Childhood Center
A play-based early childhood program at an all-girls independent school in East Memphis.
Presbyterian Day School
An independent school for boys in East Memphis with a junior kindergarten and lower school.
Porter-Leath Early Childhood Center - American Way
A nonprofit early childhood center in southeast Memphis.
Preschool approaches in Memphis
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 Memphis
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 Memphis?
Preschool tuition in Memphis 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 Memphis?
First Cubby lists Montessori, Reggio Emilia and play-based programs in Memphis, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Memphis?
Preschool tuition in Memphis 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 Memphis?
Yes — 4 Montessori programs are listed in Memphis above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Memphis private?
Most standalone preschools in Memphis 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 Memphis?
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