Preschools in Monterey Park
8 preschools near Monterey Park, CA, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Meher Montessori School
A deeply respected, strict AMI-certified school. Meher emphasizes the early development of concentration by providing 3-year-olds with long, uninterrupted 3-hour work blocks to build attention span.
Alpha-Shen Preschool & Kindergarten
A preschool and kindergarten program on North Moore Avenue in Monterey Park.
Happy Day School
A preschool on North Chandler Avenue in Monterey Park.
Starkids Preschool and Kindergarten
A preschool and kindergarten program on North Alhambra Avenue in Monterey Park.
Esther's Nest Children's School
A children's school and preschool on North New Avenue in Monterey Park.
Monterey Park United Methodist
A church-affiliated preschool and kindergarten on South Garfield Avenue in Monterey Park.
Monterey Park Christian School
A faith-based school with early-childhood programs on South Garfield Avenue in Monterey Park.
Grace Baptist Academy
A church-affiliated school with nursery and preschool grades on Potrero Grande Avenue in Monterey Park.
Preschool approaches in Monterey Park
The programs listed here include Montessori. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
Montessori preschools in Monterey Park
One of the programs listed above is a Montessori preschool — 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 Monterey Park?
Preschool tuition in Monterey Park 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 Monterey Park?
First Cubby lists Montessori programs in Monterey Park, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Monterey Park?
Preschool tuition in Monterey Park 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 Monterey Park?
Yes — one Montessori program is listed in Monterey Park above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Monterey Park private?
Most standalone preschools in Monterey Park 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 Monterey Park?
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