Preschools in Sacramento
11 preschools near Sacramento, CA, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Sacramento Montessori School
A Montessori preschool in the Alkali Flat/Mansion Flats area of downtown Sacramento.
Little Blossom Montessori School
A Montessori preschool in the Natomas area of north Sacramento.
Diamante Montessori School
A Montessori preschool in the Arden-Arcade area of Sacramento.
Discovery Montessori
A Montessori preschool in the East Sacramento neighborhood.
Bergamo Montessori School
A Montessori school serving preschool-age children in the Pocket-Greenhaven area of south Sacramento.
Sutterville Preschool
A parent-cooperative, play-based preschool in the Land Park/South Land Park area of Sacramento.
Playhouse Preschool
A play-based preschool in the Elmhurst neighborhood of Sacramento.
The Makers Place Preschool
A play-based preschool using an emergent curriculum in the Midtown/Curtis Park area of Sacramento.
L'Academy Schools
A Midtown Sacramento preschool blending Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and play-based learning with language immersion.
Artenia Beast's Academy of Play and Whimsy
A play-based, child-directed preschool in the East Sacramento neighborhood.
Creative Spaces Preschool
A play-based preschool for ages 2-5 in the East Sacramento neighborhood.
Preschool approaches in Sacramento
The programs listed here include Montessori, play-based, cooperative 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 Sacramento
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 Sacramento?
Preschool tuition in Sacramento 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 Sacramento?
First Cubby lists Montessori, play-based, cooperative and progressive programs in Sacramento, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Sacramento?
Preschool tuition in Sacramento 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 Sacramento?
Yes — 5 Montessori programs are listed in Sacramento above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Sacramento private?
Most standalone preschools in Sacramento 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 Sacramento?
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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