Preschools in San Jose
12 preschools near San Jose, CA, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Empire Montessori Preschool - Downtown
A Montessori preschool located in the Downtown San Jose neighborhood.
Empire Montessori Preschool - Willow Glen
A Montessori preschool in the Willow Glen area of San Jose.
Over the Rainbow Montessori
A Montessori preschool in South San Jose near the Hillsdale area.
San Jose Montessori School
A Montessori school located near the Meridian corridor of San Jose.
Creative Minds Child Development Center
A Reggio-inspired child development center in the Cambrian area of San Jose.
Explorer Preschool
A parent-participation cooperative preschool in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose.
San Jose Parent Participating Nursery School
A parent-participation cooperative nursery school in the Willow Glen area of San Jose.
Almaden Parents' Pre-School
A parent-participation cooperative preschool in the Blossom Valley area of San Jose.
Kiddie Academy of Almaden Valley
An early-childhood daycare and preschool in the Almaden Valley neighborhood of San Jose.
Safari Kid San Jose - Almaden
A preschool and daycare in the Almaden Valley area of San Jose.
ABC Evergreen Preschool
A preschool in the Evergreen neighborhood of San Jose.
Willow Glen Academy
A preschool in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose.
Preschool approaches in San Jose
The programs listed here include Montessori, cooperative and Reggio Emilia. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
Montessori preschools in San Jose
4 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 Jose?
Preschool tuition in San Jose 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 Jose?
First Cubby lists Montessori, cooperative and Reggio Emilia programs in San Jose, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in San Jose?
Preschool tuition in San Jose 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 Jose?
Yes — 4 Montessori programs are listed in San Jose 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 Jose private?
Most standalone preschools in San Jose 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 Jose?
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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