Preschools in Norfolk
12 preschools near Norfolk, VA, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Ghent Montessori School
A Montessori school in the Ghent neighborhood serving toddler through elementary ages.
McDonald Montessori School
A Montessori program along Granby Street in the Riverview area serving preschool and early elementary children.
Norfolk Montessori Academy
A Montessori child day center in the Ingleside area of east Norfolk.
East Beach Montessori School
A Montessori school near the East Beach and Ocean View area of northern Norfolk.
The Williams School
An independent school in the Ghent neighborhood offering a progressive preschool through middle school program.
Ghent United Methodist Preschool
A half-day, play-based preschool housed at Ghent United Methodist Church in the Ghent neighborhood.
First Presbyterian Preschool
A weekday early-childhood program at First Presbyterian Church in the Ghent neighborhood, serving infants through kindergarten.
Children's Harbor (Ghent)
An early care and education center in the Ghent area serving children from infancy through school age.
Loch-Meadow Kindergarten
A morning, play-based preschool and kindergarten at Church of the Good Shepherd along Hampton Boulevard in northwest Norfolk.
Bright Horizons at Old Dominion University
A daycare and preschool center near Old Dominion University in the Larchmont area.
Bright Horizons Children's Learning and Research Center
A daycare and preschool center on Hampton Boulevard near Old Dominion University.
Norfolk Collegiate Lower School
The Pre-K through Grade 5 campus of an independent day school, located on Tidewater Drive.
Preschool approaches in Norfolk
The programs listed here include Montessori, play-based and progressive. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
Montessori preschools in Norfolk
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 Norfolk?
Preschool tuition in Norfolk 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 Norfolk?
First Cubby lists Montessori, play-based and progressive programs in Norfolk, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Norfolk?
Preschool tuition in Norfolk 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 Norfolk?
Yes — 4 Montessori programs are listed in Norfolk above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Norfolk private?
Most standalone preschools in Norfolk 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 Norfolk?
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