Preschools in Reno
12 preschools near Reno, NV, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Mountain View Montessori
A Montessori school in the south Reno area.
Northern Star Montessori School
A Montessori school in northwest Reno.
Desert Peach Montessori School
A Montessori school in northwest Reno.
High Desert Montessori School
A Montessori program in north Reno.
The Goddard School of Reno (Somersett)
A play-based early education program in the Somersett area of west Reno.
Primrose School of South Reno
An early education and child care center in the Double Diamond area of south Reno.
Nevada Sage Waldorf School
A Waldorf school with play-based early-childhood programs in east Reno.
Brookfield School - The Little Campus
An early childhood campus in the Redfield area of southwest Reno.
Creative World Children's Academy
A preschool in central Reno following Nevada state pre-K standards.
Aleph Academy
A preschool in the Moana area of south-central Reno.
MunchkinLand Preschool
A locally owned preschool in Midtown Reno.
Lullaby Learning Center
A play-based early learning center in the Lemmon Valley area of north Reno.
Preschool approaches in Reno
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 Reno
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 Reno?
Preschool tuition in Reno 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 Reno?
First Cubby lists Montessori and play-based programs in Reno, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Reno?
Preschool tuition in Reno 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 Reno?
Yes — 4 Montessori programs are listed in Reno above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Reno private?
Most standalone preschools in Reno 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 Reno?
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