Preschools in Seattle
12 preschools near Seattle, WA, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Montessori School of Seattle
A Montessori preschool in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
The Learning Tree Montessori Preschool
A Montessori preschool in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
Montessori Garden
A Montessori preschool in Seattle's Green Lake neighborhood.
West Seattle Montessori School & Academy
A Montessori school in the West Seattle area.
Global Garden International Preschool
A Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool in the Sunset Hill area of greater Ballard.
Epiphany Early Learning Preschool
A play-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool in Seattle's Madrona neighborhood.
Interlaken Preschool
A play-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool on the Stevens School campus in Capitol Hill.
Cooperative Children's Center
A cooperative preschool and child care center in Seattle's University District.
Nurturing Knowledge School
A Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool in Seattle's Maple Leaf area of North Seattle.
Fremont Community School
A nature and play-based preschool in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood.
Inicio Playschool
A play-based preschool and childcare center in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood.
Cometa Playschool
A play-based Spanish-immersion preschool in West Seattle.
Preschool approaches in Seattle
The programs listed here include Montessori, Reggio Emilia, play-based 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 Seattle
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 Seattle?
Preschool tuition in Seattle 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 Seattle?
First Cubby lists Montessori, Reggio Emilia, play-based and cooperative programs in Seattle, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Seattle?
Preschool tuition in Seattle 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 Seattle?
Yes — 4 Montessori programs are listed in Seattle above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Seattle private?
Most standalone preschools in Seattle 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 Seattle?
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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