Preschools in Miami
11 preschools near Miami, FL, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Coconut Grove Montessori School
A Montessori school in the Coconut Grove neighborhood serving toddlers through elementary age.
Montessori Children's Academy
A Montessori preschool and childcare center in the Westchester area of Miami.
Roots Montessori
A nature-based Montessori preschool in northeast Miami serving toddlers through early childhood.
KLA Academy
A Reggio Emilia-based preschool and school in the Brickell area serving infants through elementary grades.
Brickell International Academy
A bilingual preschool in the Brickell neighborhood serving infants through pre-K.
Plymouth Preschool of Plymouth Congregational Church
A church-affiliated play-based preschool in the Coconut Grove neighborhood.
Miami Children's Museum Early Childhood Institute
A Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool located within the Miami Children's Museum on Watson Island.
Temple Israel Preschool (Joni & Stanley Tate Early Childhood Center)
A synagogue-affiliated play-based early childhood program in the Buena Vista/Biscayne corridor of Miami.
Bottega Child Development Center
A Reggio Emilia-inspired dual-language preschool on Bird Road in southwest Miami.
St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School
An Episcopal school in the Coconut Grove neighborhood serving pre-K through elementary grades.
The Cushman School
A long-established co-educational school in the Morningside/Upper Eastside area of Miami serving preschool through high school.
Preschool approaches in Miami
The programs listed here include Montessori, Reggio Emilia, 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 Miami
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 Miami?
Preschool tuition in Miami 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 Miami?
First Cubby lists Montessori, Reggio Emilia, play-based and progressive programs in Miami, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Miami?
Preschool tuition in Miami 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 Miami?
Yes — 3 Montessori programs are listed in Miami above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Miami private?
Most standalone preschools in Miami 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 Miami?
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