Preschools in Scottsdale
12 preschools near Scottsdale, AZ, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Guidepost Montessori at North Scottsdale
A Montessori program in the North Scottsdale area near the Loop 101 and Pima corridor.
Mission Montessori Academy
A Montessori school in the Shea Boulevard area of eastern Scottsdale.
Desert Sky Montessori
A Montessori school along the Scottsdale Road corridor in central-north Scottsdale.
Ivybrook Academy South Scottsdale
A half-day preschool in South Scottsdale blending Reggio Emilia and Montessori approaches.
Pinnacle Presbyterian Day School
A Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool in far North Scottsdale near Pinnacle Peak.
Little Sunshine's Playhouse of Scottsdale
A Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool and daycare in the North Scottsdale Pima Road area.
La Casa Preschool
A play-based preschool in the Bell Road area of North Scottsdale.
Perform to Learn
A play-based performing-arts preschool in the South Scottsdale Rose Lane area.
The Scottsdale School
A play-based preschool along the Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard corridor in northeast Scottsdale.
The Goddard School of Scottsdale
A play-based preschool and daycare on Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard in northeast Scottsdale.
Developing Minds Academy
A play-based preschool in the Hayden Road area of central Scottsdale.
Scottsdale UMC Cooperative Preschool & Kindergarten
A cooperative preschool and kindergarten in the Miller Road area of south-central Scottsdale.
Preschool approaches in Scottsdale
The programs listed here include play-based, Montessori, Reggio Emilia and cooperative. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
Montessori preschools in Scottsdale
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 Scottsdale?
Preschool tuition in Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale?
First Cubby lists play-based, Montessori, Reggio Emilia and cooperative programs in Scottsdale, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Scottsdale?
Preschool tuition in Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale?
Yes — 3 Montessori programs are listed in Scottsdale above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Scottsdale private?
Most standalone preschools in Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale?
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