Preschools in Santa Ana
11 preschools near Santa Ana, CA, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Montessori International Academy
A bilingual English-Japanese Montessori preschool in the South Coast Metro area of southern Santa Ana.
Ohana Montessori
A Montessori infant-through-preschool program on North Tustin Avenue in northeast Santa Ana.
Foothill Montessori School
A long-established Montessori school on East 17th Street in the northeast foothills area of Santa Ana.
Foothills Preschool
A play-based, Reggio-inspired preschool on the Church of the Foothills campus in the northeast foothills area of Santa Ana.
Tutor Time of Santa Ana
A general early-learning center serving infants through school-age children on North Bristol Street in northwest Santa Ana.
South Coast KinderCare
A general daycare and preschool on West Sunflower Avenue in the South Coast Metro area of Santa Ana.
Catalyst Kids - Figueroa
A HighScope- and Reggio-informed child care center on North Figueroa Street in west-central Santa Ana.
Catalyst Kids - Red Hill
A HighScope- and Reggio-informed child care center on Red Hill Avenue in eastern Santa Ana.
Santa Ana College Early Childhood Education Center
A college-affiliated early childhood education center serving infants through preschoolers near Santa Ana College.
KidWorks
A nonprofit, state-licensed preschool on South Townsend Street in central Santa Ana.
Centennial Education Center Child Development Center
A community-college-affiliated child development center offering toddler and preschool programs on West Edinger Avenue in southwest Santa Ana.
Preschool approaches in Santa Ana
The programs listed here include Montessori, progressive 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 Santa Ana
3 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 Santa Ana?
Preschool tuition in Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana?
First Cubby lists Montessori, progressive and play-based programs in Santa Ana, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Santa Ana?
Preschool tuition in Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana?
Yes — 3 Montessori programs are listed in Santa Ana above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Santa Ana private?
Most standalone preschools in Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana?
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