Preschools in St. Paul
11 preschools near St. Paul, MN, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Macdonald Montessori School
A Montessori school with Reggio-inspired elements in the West 7th/Fort Road neighborhood of St. Paul.
Sunny Hollow Montessori
A Montessori program in the Highland Park area of St. Paul serving young children through the elementary grades.
Big Wonder Child Care
A nonprofit child care center near Cathedral Hill in St. Paul using cooperative and play-based approaches.
Crocus Hill Academy
A Reggio-inspired child care center in the Crocus Hill/West 7th area of St. Paul.
St. Paul's Childhood Center
A nonprofit early childhood center on Summit Avenue in St. Paul with a play-based program.
Monarch Montessori School
A nonprofit Montessori preschool and kindergarten on the East Side of St. Paul.
East St. Paul KinderCare
A child care and early education center in the Battle Creek/East Side area of St. Paul.
Cornerstone Montessori School
A Montessori school on the East Side of St. Paul serving toddler through school-age children.
Kinderberry Hill Child Development Center
A Reggio-inspired child development center in the Macalester-Groveland area of St. Paul.
St. Paul Eastside YMCA Early Childhood Learning Center
A YMCA early childhood learning center on the East Side of St. Paul.
Nokomis Montessori North Campus
A public Montessori magnet school on the East Side of St. Paul serving early childhood and elementary grades.
Preschool approaches in St. Paul
The programs listed here include Montessori, Reggio Emilia, cooperative 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 St. Paul
5 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 St. Paul?
Preschool tuition in St. Paul 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 St. Paul?
First Cubby lists Montessori, Reggio Emilia, cooperative and play-based programs in St. Paul, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in St. Paul?
Preschool tuition in St. Paul 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 St. Paul?
Yes — 5 Montessori programs are listed in St. Paul above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in St. Paul private?
Most standalone preschools in St. Paul 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 St. Paul?
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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