Preschools in Orlando
11 preschools near Orlando, FL, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
The Jupiter School
A Montessori preschool located in the SoDo/downtown area just south of central Orlando.
Enlighten Montessori
A Montessori preschool in the Dr. Phillips area of southwest Orlando.
Orlando Montessori Bilingual Academy
A bilingual Montessori school in the Union Park area of east Orlando.
Amazing Explorers Academy Vista Lakes
A Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool in the Vista Lakes area of southeast Orlando.
Orlando Science Center Preschool
A STEM- and project-based preschool at the Orlando Science Center in the Loch Haven Park area.
The First Academy Preschool
A faith-based, play-based preschool program in west Orlando.
Montessori World School
A Montessori preschool near the Dr. Phillips/Lake Buena Vista area of southwest Orlando.
La Petite Academy of Orlando
A play-based early learning center in the Lake Underhill area of east Orlando.
Cranium Academy of East Orlando
A play-based, project-based preschool in the Lake Nona area of southeast Orlando.
Montessori School of Orlando
A Montessori school in the Florida Mall area of south Orlando.
College Park UMC Child Development Center
A faith-based child development center in the College Park neighborhood of Orlando.
Preschool approaches in Orlando
The programs listed here include Montessori, play-based 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 Orlando
5 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 Orlando?
Preschool tuition in Orlando 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 Orlando?
First Cubby lists Montessori, play-based and Reggio Emilia programs in Orlando, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Orlando?
Preschool tuition in Orlando 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 Orlando?
Yes — 5 Montessori programs are listed in Orlando above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Orlando private?
Most standalone preschools in Orlando 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 Orlando?
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