Preschools in Richmond
11 preschools near Richmond, VA, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Village Montessori Academy
An American Montessori Society-affiliated Montessori school in Richmond's Bon Air area serving preschool through elementary-age children.
Sabot School
A progressive, Reggio Emilia-inspired independent school in the Bon Air/Stony Point area serving preschool through eighth grade.
Canterbury Community Nursery School
A nonprofit, secular community nursery school in Richmond's West End near Parham Road, with a developmental program grounded in the learning theories of Jean Piaget.
Dogwood Preschool
A play-centered preschool in Richmond's near West End, housed at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church on Grove Avenue.
Weinstein JCC Early Childhood Program
The early childhood program at the Weinstein Jewish Community Center on Monument Avenue in Richmond's West End, following the Reggio Emilia approach.
River Road Preschool Development Center
A developmental, play-based preschool at River Road Church in Richmond's near West End serving children from infancy through age five.
Epiphany Lutheran Nursery School
A church-affiliated nursery school on Horsepen Road in Richmond's West End serving preschool-age children.
St. James's Children's Center
A licensed preschool and child care center at St. James's Episcopal Church in Richmond's Fan District.
All Saints Episcopal Preschool
A church-affiliated Episcopal preschool on River Road in Richmond's West End serving toddlers through junior kindergarten.
Let's Be a Kid Childcare Center
A childcare center and preschool in Richmond's Northside that draws on Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophies for infants through preschoolers.
Wild Fern Montessori School
A Montessori school on Brook Road in Richmond's Northside serving toddler and primary-age children.
Preschool approaches in Richmond
The programs listed here include Montessori, Reggio Emilia, play-based and progressive. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
Montessori preschools in Richmond
2 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 Richmond?
Preschool tuition in Richmond 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 Richmond?
First Cubby lists Montessori, Reggio Emilia, play-based and progressive programs in Richmond, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Richmond?
Preschool tuition in Richmond 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 Richmond?
Yes — 2 Montessori programs are listed in Richmond above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Richmond private?
Most standalone preschools in Richmond 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 Richmond?
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