Preschools in Tampa
11 preschools near Tampa, FL, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Montessori Academy of South Tampa
A Montessori school located in the South Tampa neighborhood off MacDill Avenue.
The Montessori Children's House of Hyde Park
A Montessori program in the Hyde Park area of Tampa serving early childhood through elementary ages.
Montessori Early Learning Center
A Montessori early learning center in the Carrollwood area of north Tampa.
Ivybrook Academy Tampa Palms
A half-day preschool in Tampa Palms blending Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophies with play-based learning.
The Goddard School of South Tampa
A play-based preschool and daycare located along Kennedy Boulevard in South Tampa.
The Goddard School of Tampa (Temple Terrace)
A play-based preschool and daycare in the Temple Terrace area of Tampa.
Children's Garden
A developmental, play-based preschool in the Seminole Heights area of Tampa.
Corbett Preparatory School of IDS
An independent school in the Carrollwood area of Tampa with a preschool program for young children.
Carrollwood Day School
An independent school in north Tampa's Carrollwood area offering early childhood and preschool programs.
Bright Horizons at Tampa Palms
A play-based daycare and preschool in the Tampa Palms community of north Tampa.
Bright Horizons at Hunter's Green
A play-based early education and preschool center in the Hunter's Green area of New Tampa.
Preschool approaches in Tampa
The programs listed here include play-based, Montessori 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 Tampa
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 Tampa?
Preschool tuition in Tampa 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 Tampa?
First Cubby lists play-based, Montessori and Reggio Emilia programs in Tampa, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Tampa?
Preschool tuition in Tampa 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 Tampa?
Yes — 3 Montessori programs are listed in Tampa above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Tampa private?
Most standalone preschools in Tampa 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 Tampa?
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