Preschools in Nashville
11 preschools near Nashville, TN, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
The Children's House of Nashville
A Montessori early childhood and kindergarten program in the Green Hills/Belmont area of Nashville.
Montessori Centre
A Montessori school in the Green Hills area of Nashville serving children from toddler through kindergarten.
Montessori East
An Association Montessori International program in the East Nashville neighborhood.
A New Leaf Nature School
A Reggio Emilia-inspired outdoor nature school in West Nashville.
McKendree Daycare
A Reggio Emilia-inspired early childhood program in downtown Nashville.
West End Preschool
A NAEYC-accredited preschool operated by West End United Methodist Church in the West End area of Nashville.
Westminster School for Young Children
A NAEYC-accredited preschool serving children ages one to five in the West End/Belle Meade area of Nashville.
Grow Academy
A play-based preschool and kindergarten in the 12South area of Nashville.
The Gardner School of Nashville
A private preschool using a child-initiated, play-based curriculum in the Donelson area of Nashville.
The Gardner School of Midtown
A private play-based preschool in the Midtown area of Nashville.
McNeilly Center for Children
A nonprofit developmental, play-based early childhood center in the East Nashville area.
Preschool approaches in Nashville
The programs listed here include play-based, Montessori and Reggio Emilia. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
Montessori preschools in Nashville
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 Nashville?
Preschool tuition in Nashville 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 Nashville?
First Cubby lists play-based, Montessori and Reggio Emilia programs in Nashville, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Nashville?
Preschool tuition in Nashville 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 Nashville?
Yes — 3 Montessori programs are listed in Nashville above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Nashville private?
Most standalone preschools in Nashville 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 Nashville?
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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