Preschools in Minneapolis
10 preschools near Minneapolis, MN, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Morning Glory Montessori
A Montessori school in the Longfellow area of south Minneapolis serving young children.
Southwest Montessori School
A Montessori school in the Fulton neighborhood of southwest Minneapolis.
Bright Prospects Cooperative Preschool
A parent cooperative preschool in the Longfellow neighborhood of south Minneapolis.
Creekside Montessori
A Montessori school in the Tangletown neighborhood of south Minneapolis near Minnehaha Parkway.
Minneapolis Nature Preschool
A nature-based, play-focused preschool in the Bryn Mawr area of Minneapolis.
Grace Neighborhood Nursery School
A play-based nursery school in the Uptown area of south Minneapolis.
Neighborhood Children's House
A Montessori-inspired preschool in Northeast Minneapolis.
Lake Country School
A Montessori school in the Kingfield neighborhood of south Minneapolis.
Lake Harriet Montessori School
A Montessori school in southwest Minneapolis near Lake Harriet.
Mandala Montessori
A Montessori preschool in the Northrop neighborhood of south Minneapolis.
Preschool approaches in Minneapolis
The programs listed here include Montessori, play-based and cooperative. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
Montessori preschools in Minneapolis
7 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 Minneapolis?
Preschool tuition in Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?
First Cubby lists Montessori, play-based and cooperative programs in Minneapolis, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Minneapolis?
Preschool tuition in Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?
Yes — 7 Montessori programs are listed in Minneapolis above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Minneapolis private?
Most standalone preschools in Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?
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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