Preschools in New Orleans
11 preschools near New Orleans, LA, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
University Montessori School
A Montessori preschool serving toddlers through kindergarten in the Uptown/Carrollton area.
Cathedral Montessori School
A Montessori school located along Bayou St. John near the lakefront.
Crescent City Montessori School
A Montessori school in the Lakeview neighborhood.
New Orleans Montessori School
A Montessori program along Bayou St. John in the Mid-City area.
Early Partners
A Reggio-inspired preschool for ages 0–5 in the Lower Garden District.
Abeona House Child Discovery Center
A Reggio Emilia-inspired child discovery center in Mid-City.
McGehee's Little Gate
A Reggio Emilia-inspired early childhood program in the Garden District.
NOLA Nature School
A Reggio-inspired, nature-based preschool for ages 3–6 near Bayou Road in Mid-City.
Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans
A French-immersion school serving age 2 and up in Uptown New Orleans.
Wilcox Academy of Early Learning
An early learning center in the Mid-City/Seventh Ward area.
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
A Pre-K through eighth grade Episcopal school in the Carrollton/Riverbend area.
Preschool approaches in New Orleans
The programs listed here include 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 New Orleans
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 New Orleans?
Preschool tuition in New Orleans 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 New Orleans?
First Cubby lists Montessori and Reggio Emilia programs in New Orleans, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in New Orleans?
Preschool tuition in New Orleans 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 New Orleans?
Yes — 4 Montessori programs are listed in New Orleans above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in New Orleans private?
Most standalone preschools in New Orleans 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 New Orleans?
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