Preschools in Riverside
11 preschools near Riverside, CA, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Riverside Montessori Academy
A Montessori preschool located along Indiana Avenue in the Arlington area of Riverside.
Sierra Preschool & After School
A Montessori-based preschool in the La Sierra area of western Riverside.
School Time Montessori
A Montessori program on Wells Avenue in the Arlington district of Riverside.
Kidd Street Preschool of Riverside
A play-based preschool on Kidd Street in the Arlington area of Riverside.
Sunny Hills Montessori Academy
A Montessori academy on Hole Avenue in the Arlanza/La Sierra area of Riverside.
The Goddard School of Riverside
A play-based preschool on Van Buren Boulevard in the Orangecrest/Mission Grove area of Riverside.
The Learning Experience - Riverside
A play-based preschool and daycare on Alessandro Boulevard in the Mission Grove area of Riverside.
Children's Lighthouse Riverside
A play-based preschool on Lurin Avenue in the Orangecrest neighborhood of Riverside.
Eden Lutheran Preschool
A church-affiliated preschool on Brockton Avenue in the Magnolia Center area of Riverside.
Kids Time Montessori
A Montessori preschool on Grand Avenue in the Magnolia Center area of Riverside.
Preschool on The Hill
A long-established church-affiliated preschool on Alessandro Boulevard in the Alessandro Heights area of Riverside.
Preschool approaches in Riverside
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 Riverside
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 Riverside?
Preschool tuition in Riverside 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 Riverside?
First Cubby lists Montessori and play-based programs in Riverside, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Riverside?
Preschool tuition in Riverside 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 Riverside?
Yes — 5 Montessori programs are listed in Riverside above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Riverside private?
Most standalone preschools in Riverside 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 Riverside?
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