Preschools in Stockton
12 preschools near Stockton, CA, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Koala Tree Montessori
A bilingual Montessori preschool and daycare in east Stockton's Garden Acres area.
Stockton Montessori School
A Montessori preschool in north Stockton near the Hammer Lane corridor.
Bright Minds Montessori School
A Montessori-based preschool and daycare in north Stockton off Davis Road.
Meadowlark Schools - Stockton Campus
A nature-based, play-centered early-childhood program in central-east Stockton.
Parvin's Hopeland Preschool
A play-based preschool and childcare center in north-central Stockton along Pershing Avenue.
Snell's Pre-Kindergarten School
A long-established play-based preschool in north Stockton on Lower Sacramento Road.
Brookside Little Learners Preschool & Kindergarten
A preschool and kindergarten in the Brookside area of west Stockton blending play and structured learning.
Annunciation Preschool
A Catholic parish preschool in Stockton's Civic Center district.
Oakwood State Preschool
A publicly funded state preschool program in the Bear Creek area of north Stockton.
Joy's Learning Center
A small licensed preschool serving children ages two to five in Stockton's Civic Center area.
Ruthie Keener Early Care & Learning Center
A San Joaquin County Head Start early-care and preschool center in downtown Stockton's Civic Center area.
City of David Academy
A licensed church-affiliated preschool in the Park district of east Stockton.
Preschool approaches in Stockton
The programs listed here include play-based and Montessori. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
Montessori preschools in Stockton
3 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 Stockton?
Preschool tuition in Stockton 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 Stockton?
First Cubby lists play-based and Montessori programs in Stockton, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Stockton?
Preschool tuition in Stockton 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 Stockton?
Yes — 3 Montessori programs are listed in Stockton above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Stockton private?
Most standalone preschools in Stockton 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 Stockton?
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