Preschools in Milwaukee
9 preschools near Milwaukee, WI, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Milwaukee Montessori School
A Montessori school on the far west side of Milwaukee serving toddlers through elementary age.
North Shore Montessori School
A Montessori school on Milwaukee's north side offering programs from toddler age through the elementary grades.
Downtown Montessori Academy
A Montessori school located in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood.
Highland Community School
A parent-directed, cooperative Montessori charter school near downtown Milwaukee.
Jewish Beginnings Lubavitch Preschool
A Reggio Emilia-inspired Jewish early childhood program on Milwaukee's north side.
The Aemilian Preschool
A nonprofit, play-based preschool on Milwaukee's northwest side serving children ages two through kindergarten.
The Nurturing Nook - Generations
A licensed child care and preschool center on Milwaukee's east side serving infants through preschool age.
Educare Center of Milwaukee
An early childhood education center operated by the Next Door Foundation on Milwaukee's north side.
St. Marcus Early Childhood
An early childhood program at St. Marcus School's Center Street campus in Milwaukee's Harambee neighborhood.
Preschool approaches in Milwaukee
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 Milwaukee
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 Milwaukee?
Preschool tuition in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee?
First Cubby lists Montessori, Reggio Emilia and play-based programs in Milwaukee, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Milwaukee?
Preschool tuition in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee?
Yes — 4 Montessori programs are listed in Milwaukee above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Milwaukee private?
Most standalone preschools in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee?
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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