Preschools in St. Petersburg
11 preschools near St. Petersburg, FL, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Alegria Montessori School
A Montessori school in south St. Petersburg serving preschool through middle-school-age children.
De La Fontaine Montessori School
A Montessori program on the west side of St. Petersburg for children from infancy through age six.
Gingerbread Preschool - Azalea
A play-based early-childhood preschool in the Azalea area of St. Petersburg.
Saint Petersburg Primary School
A play-based preschool in the Old Northeast/downtown area of St. Petersburg.
Canterbury School Early Childhood
An inquiry-based early-childhood program on the Snell Isle campus of Canterbury School in St. Petersburg.
Shorecrest Preparatory School - The Experiential School
A Reggio-inspired early-childhood program for ages three to five on Shorecrest Preparatory School's northeast St. Petersburg campus.
Learning Empowered's Academy at St. Mark's
A Reggio- and Creative-Curriculum-inspired early-learning center in the Jungle Terrace area of St. Petersburg.
Children of the World Academy
A Reggio-inspired early-learning academy at Hope Lutheran Church in north St. Petersburg.
Delores M. Smith Academy
A developmental, play-based childcare and preschool center in west-central St. Petersburg.
First United Methodist Church Preschool
A church-affiliated preschool in downtown St. Petersburg.
Speer YMCA Preschool Academy
A YMCA-operated preschool academy in south St. Petersburg.
Preschool approaches in St. Petersburg
The programs listed here include play-based, Reggio Emilia, Montessori and progressive. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
Montessori preschools in St. Petersburg
2 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. Petersburg?
Preschool tuition in St. Petersburg 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. Petersburg?
First Cubby lists play-based, Reggio Emilia, Montessori and progressive programs in St. Petersburg, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in St. Petersburg?
Preschool tuition in St. Petersburg 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. Petersburg?
Yes — 2 Montessori programs are listed in St. Petersburg 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. Petersburg private?
Most standalone preschools in St. Petersburg 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. Petersburg?
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