Preschools in Raleigh
11 preschools near Raleigh, NC, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Montessori School of Raleigh
A Montessori school in North Raleigh serving early-childhood through elementary students.
Follow the Child Montessori School
A Montessori program on Harden Road in west Raleigh serving toddlers through elementary ages.
Woodmeadows Montessori
A Montessori school in southeast Raleigh serving preschool and early-elementary children.
Country Day Montessori School of Raleigh
A Montessori school in southwest Raleigh serving infants through pre-kindergarten.
Guidepost Montessori at Spruce Tree
A Montessori program in far North Raleigh serving early-childhood students.
Primrose School of North Raleigh
An early-education and childcare center on Falls of the Neuse Road in North Raleigh.
The Goddard School of Raleigh (Ridge Road)
A play-based preschool and daycare on Ridge Road in west Raleigh.
The Goddard School of Raleigh (Brier Creek)
A play-based preschool and daycare in the Brier Creek area of northwest Raleigh.
The Goddard School of Raleigh (Creedmoor Road)
A play-based preschool and daycare on Creedmoor Road in northwest Raleigh.
St. Timothy's School
An independent Episcopal school on Six Forks Road in North Raleigh with a pre-kindergarten program.
Little Makers Academy
A hands-on, play-based early-learning center south of downtown Raleigh.
Preschool approaches in Raleigh
The programs listed here include Montessori 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 Raleigh
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 Raleigh?
Preschool tuition in Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
First Cubby lists Montessori and play-based programs in Raleigh, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Raleigh?
Preschool tuition in Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
Yes — 5 Montessori programs are listed in Raleigh above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Raleigh private?
Most standalone preschools in Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
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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