Preschools in Mesa
11 preschools near Mesa, AZ, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Montessori Education Centre Charter School
A Montessori charter school on Southern Avenue in south-central Mesa.
Montessori International School
An AMI-affiliated Montessori school on the Brown Road corridor in northeast Mesa.
Heartwood Montessori
A Montessori program near downtown Mesa on Mesa Drive.
Bridges Preschool
A nature-based, play-focused preschool in northeast Mesa near 66th Street.
The Backyard School
A Reggio-inspired outdoor preschool in the far southeast Mesa area.
Organic Garden Preschool & Enrichment
A nature- and Waldorf-inspired preschool on Alma School Road in west Mesa.
Best Friends Preschool
A family-owned play-based preschool in the Dobson Ranch area of west Mesa.
Childtime on East Adobe
A licensed early-learning center with a Reggio-influenced approach in northeast Mesa.
Raising Arizona Preschool
A licensed preschool serving the Dobson Ranch neighborhood on Alma School Road.
Sunrise Preschools
A general early-childhood and before/after-school program on Alma School Road in south Mesa.
KinderCare on Alma School
A general childcare and preschool center on Alma School Road in south Mesa.
Preschool approaches in Mesa
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 Mesa
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 Mesa?
Preschool tuition in Mesa 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 Mesa?
First Cubby lists Montessori, play-based, Reggio Emilia and progressive programs in Mesa, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Mesa?
Preschool tuition in Mesa 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 Mesa?
Yes — 3 Montessori programs are listed in Mesa above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Mesa private?
Most standalone preschools in Mesa 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 Mesa?
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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