Preschools in San Antonio
11 preschools near San Antonio, TX, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
The Montessori School of San Antonio
A Montessori school in far north-central San Antonio near Loop 1604 and Rogers Ranch Parkway.
Alphabetz Montessori
A Montessori school on Culebra Road in far west San Antonio.
Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool
A Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool in the Stone Oak area of north San Antonio.
Montessori Kids Universe Shavano
A Montessori school in the Shavano Park area of northwest San Antonio.
Montessori Kids Universe Stone Oak
A Montessori school along U.S. Highway 281 in the Stone Oak area of far north San Antonio.
Montessori Children's House & School
A Montessori school off Huebner Road near the Medical Center in northwest San Antonio.
Immersion Montessori Academy
A Spanish-immersion Montessori preschool in the Alamo Heights area of San Antonio.
The Little School at Keystone
A play-based early-childhood program at Keystone School in the Monte Vista area near downtown San Antonio.
St. Luke's Episcopal School
An Episcopal school with a preschool program in the Alamo Heights area of San Antonio.
San Antonio Academy of Texas
An independent boys' school offering a Pre-Kindergarten program in the Monte Vista area near downtown San Antonio.
Spanish Grove Academy (ExcellED Montessori Plus)
A Montessori-based preschool in the Stone Oak area of north San Antonio.
Preschool approaches in San Antonio
The programs listed here include Montessori, Reggio Emilia 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 San Antonio
7 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 San Antonio?
Preschool tuition in San Antonio 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 San Antonio?
First Cubby lists Montessori, Reggio Emilia and play-based programs in San Antonio, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in San Antonio?
Preschool tuition in San Antonio 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 San Antonio?
Yes — 7 Montessori programs are listed in San Antonio above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in San Antonio private?
Most standalone preschools in San Antonio 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 San Antonio?
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