Preschools in San Gabriel
8 preschools near San Gabriel, CA, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Clairbourn School
An elite, highly competitive private preparatory school. They treat the 3-year-old year as the absolute foundation for academic readiness, introducing structured group routines, basic phonics, and Singapore Math concepts.
A Child's Garden School
Focuses on holistic development through structured play. For 3-year-olds, the day is highly balanced between free choice centers and teacher-led circle times to build foundational socialization skills.
Total Child Preschool
A long-running preschool on South San Gabriel Boulevard offering a general early-childhood program for toddlers through pre-kindergarten.
Child's World
A Montessori-influenced preschool on South San Gabriel Boulevard serving preschool and kindergarten-age children.
The Modern Schoolhouse
A Montessori preschool on South Mission Drive in central San Gabriel.
St. Anthony School
A Catholic parish school on South San Gabriel Boulevard offering a general preschool program alongside its elementary grades.
Ark Christian Academy
A faith-based preschool and kindergarten on North Rosemead Boulevard in San Gabriel.
La Casa de San Gabriel Community Center
A community-center-based bilingual preschool program on East Mission Road in San Gabriel.
Preschool approaches in San Gabriel
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 San Gabriel
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 San Gabriel?
Preschool tuition in San Gabriel 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 Gabriel?
First Cubby lists Montessori and play-based programs in San Gabriel, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in San Gabriel?
Preschool tuition in San Gabriel 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 Gabriel?
Yes — 2 Montessori programs are listed in San Gabriel 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 Gabriel private?
Most standalone preschools in San Gabriel 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 Gabriel?
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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