Preschools in South Pasadena
7 preschools near South Pasadena, CA, including private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
The Colonial House Preschool
Structures the 3-year-old year around center-based rotations. They introduce pre-reading cues, math manipulatives, and heavy creative arts to engage the highly imaginative state typical of 3-year-olds.
Oneonta Cooperative Nursery
Views the 3-year-old year as a joint venture between child, teacher, and parent. The curriculum is entirely play-based, messy, and creative, using open-ended materials to foster collaborative peer relationships.
- Little Explorers (12-23 months) · Monday 9:00-11:00 — $150/month
- Greenhouse Seedlings (2-3) · T/Th 8:30-12:00 — $4,300/year
- Greenhouse Sprouts (2-3) · M/W/F 8:30-12:00 — $5,800/year
- Sunroom/Treehouse (3-5) · M-Th 8:30-12:30 — $7,600/year
- STEAM Enrichment (add-on) · Fridays 8:30-12:30 — $1,700/year
- Leap Frogs (afternoon kinder prep) · M-Th 12:30-2:00 — $3,600/year
- Stay & Play (aftercare) · M-Th 12:30-2:30 — $380/month
- Summer Camp · 5 weeks — $950/year
St. James' Parish Day School
An Episcopal parish day school on Monterey Road in South Pasadena offering nursery, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten programs.
- Tuesday/Thursday Nursery (2 yr by 09/01/2026) · T/Th — $4,110/year
- Monday/Wednesday/Friday Nursery (2 yr by 09/01/2026) · M/W/F — $5,520/year
- 5-Day Nursery (2 yr by 09/01/2026) · 5 days — $9,420/year
- 5-Day Preschool (3 yr by 09/01/2026) · 5 days — $8,640/year
- Transitional Kindergarten (4 yr by 09/01/2026) · 5 days — $8,640/year
Room to Bloom Preschool & Child Care
A play-based preschool and child care center on Indiana Avenue in South Pasadena.
- Infant & Toddler (3 mo-2 yr), half day · AM 8:00-12:15 or PM 12:30-5:00 — $1,775/month
- Infant & Toddler (3 mo-2 yr), full day · 8:00 am-5:00 pm — $2,300/month
- Preschool (3-5 yr), half day · AM 8:00-12:15 or PM 12:30-5:00 — $1,700/month
- Preschool (3-5 yr), full day · 8:00 am-5:00 pm — $2,200/month
- School-Aged (5+) · Drop-off/pick-up from Monterey Hills Elementary — $14.00/hour/day
Calvary Preschool
A church-affiliated, play-based preschool on Mound Avenue in South Pasadena.
- Young Preschool (24 mo-2 yr 9 mo), All-Day M-F · M-F — $505/week
- Young Preschool (24 mo-2 yr 9 mo), All-Day M/W/F · M/W/F — $360/week
- Young Preschool (24 mo-2 yr 9 mo), All-Day T/Th · T/Th — $275/week
- Preschool (2 yr 9 mo-5 yr), All-Day M-F · M-F — $411/week
- Preschool (2 yr 9 mo-5 yr), All-Day M/W/F · M/W/F — $275/week
- Preschool (2 yr 9 mo-5 yr), All-Day T/Th · T/Th — $185/week
The Institute for the Redesign of Learning - Early Childhood Education
An early-childhood education program on Fremont Avenue in South Pasadena using a general developmental approach.
- Infant (Birth-23 mo), Full-Time 5 days · 7:00 am-5:30 pm — $2,152/month
- Preschool/Pre-K (38 mo-1st grade), Full-Time 5 days · 7:00 am-5:30 pm — $1,652/month
MyKkids
A play-based preschool on Monterey Road in South Pasadena emphasizing movement and sensory learning.
Preschool approaches in South Pasadena
The programs listed here include play-based and cooperative. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
How much does preschool cost in South Pasadena?
Preschool tuition in South Pasadena 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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What preschool approaches are available in South Pasadena?
First Cubby lists play-based and cooperative programs in South Pasadena, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in South Pasadena?
Preschool tuition in South Pasadena 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 the preschools in South Pasadena private?
Most standalone preschools in South Pasadena 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.
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