Preschools in Spokane
11 preschools near Spokane, WA, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
St. Aloysius School and Montessori Preschool
A Catholic-affiliated Montessori early learning program in the Logan neighborhood near Gonzaga University.
Montessori Central
A Montessori preschool located on Spokane's South Hill.
Spokane Montessori School
A mixed-age Montessori program in the north Spokane / Wandermere area.
Spokane Public Montessori
A public Montessori option school in the Emerson-Garfield neighborhood run by Spokane Public Schools.
Manito Cooperative Preschool
A parent-participation cooperative preschool in the Manito/Cannon Hill area of the South Hill.
Northwest Parent Cooperative Preschool
A parent-led cooperative preschool in the northwest Spokane / Audubon-Downriver area.
Lilac City Early Learning Center
A full-day, year-round play-based early learning center in north Spokane.
The Nest Community School
A Reggio-inspired, nature-based preschool in the Comstock neighborhood of the South Hill.
South Hill KinderCare
A general early-education and childcare center in the Lincoln Heights area of the South Hill.
Wandermere KinderCare
A general early-education and childcare center in the Wandermere area of north Spokane.
YWCA Spokane Early Learning Center
A play-based preschool program run by YWCA Spokane in the West Central / downtown area.
Preschool approaches in Spokane
The programs listed here include Montessori, cooperative, play-based 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 Spokane
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 Spokane?
Preschool tuition in Spokane 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 Spokane?
First Cubby lists Montessori, cooperative, play-based and Reggio Emilia programs in Spokane, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Spokane?
Preschool tuition in Spokane 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 Spokane?
Yes — 4 Montessori programs are listed in Spokane above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Spokane private?
Most standalone preschools in Spokane 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 Spokane?
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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