Preschools in Phoenix
12 preschools near Phoenix, AZ, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Villa Montessori School
A Montessori school in the Camelback East area of central Phoenix.
Montessori Children's House
A Montessori program in the North Central Phoenix area near Bethany Home Road.
Montessori Central School
An AMI-affiliated Montessori school in the North Mountain area of Phoenix.
Community Montessori School
A Montessori school in the Paradise Valley Village area of northeast Phoenix.
Montessori Day School
A Montessori school serving preschool through middle school in the Arcadia area of Phoenix.
Early Education Cooperative Preschool
A parent cooperative, play-based preschool in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix.
Creative Bridges Cooperative Preschool
An inclusion-focused parent cooperative preschool in the North Central Phoenix area.
Natural Choice Academy
A Reggio Emilia-inspired early childhood program in the Paradise Valley Village area of northeast Phoenix.
Desert Marigold School
A public Waldorf charter school near South Mountain in south Phoenix offering early childhood grades.
Ark of Learning
A play-based preschool in the Alhambra area of central Phoenix.
Arcadia Montessori School
A Montessori preschool in the Arcadia/Camelback East area of Phoenix.
Montessori Day Schools
A Montessori school in the North Central/Sunnyslope area of Phoenix.
Preschool approaches in Phoenix
The programs listed here include Montessori, cooperative, Reggio Emilia, progressive and play-based. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
Montessori preschools in Phoenix
7 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 Phoenix?
Preschool tuition in Phoenix 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 Phoenix?
First Cubby lists Montessori, cooperative, Reggio Emilia, progressive and play-based programs in Phoenix, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Phoenix?
Preschool tuition in Phoenix 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 Phoenix?
Yes — 7 Montessori programs are listed in Phoenix above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Phoenix private?
Most standalone preschools in Phoenix 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 Phoenix?
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