Preschools in Omaha
12 preschools near Omaha, NE, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Rainbow Factory Preschool
A nonprofit play-based preschool in the Dundee/Midtown area of Omaha.
Child Saving Institute
A nonprofit early childhood education center in midtown Omaha near 45th and Dodge.
Little Lions Preschool
A Reggio Emilia preschool located at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo in South Omaha.
Child's World
A Montessori preschool in the Aksarben/University area of central Omaha.
Ivybrook Academy West Omaha
A half-day preschool in West Omaha blending Reggio Emilia and Montessori approaches.
Little Sunshine's Playhouse West Omaha
A Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool in far West Omaha.
Montessori Educational Center
A Montessori preschool in the Millard area of West Omaha.
Montessori Educational Centers - Pacific Street
A Montessori preschool near 125th and Pacific in west-central Omaha.
Legacy School
A private preschool and elementary school in northwest Omaha.
Kindernook Preschool
A play-based preschool at Countryside Community Church near 132nd and Pacific in Omaha.
Primrose School of Legacy
A play-based preschool in the Legacy area of West Omaha.
The Goddard School of Omaha
A play-based preschool in far West Omaha.
Preschool approaches in Omaha
The programs listed here include play-based, Reggio Emilia and Montessori. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
Montessori preschools in Omaha
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 Omaha?
Preschool tuition in Omaha 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 Omaha?
First Cubby lists play-based, Reggio Emilia and Montessori programs in Omaha, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Omaha?
Preschool tuition in Omaha 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 Omaha?
Yes — 3 Montessori programs are listed in Omaha above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Omaha private?
Most standalone preschools in Omaha 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 Omaha?
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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