Preschools in Toledo
10 preschools near Toledo, OH, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
West Side Montessori
An accredited Montessori school on the west side of Toledo serving infants through middle school.
Cardan Montessori Center
A Montessori child care center in south Toledo off Byrne Road.
Children's Discovery Center - Franklin Park (Talmadge)
A Reggio Emilia-inspired early learning center in the Franklin Park area of Toledo.
Sylvania Children's Center - Talmadge Campus
A NAEYC-accredited child care and preschool center in the Franklin Park area of Toledo.
Mosaic Early Learning Center
An early learning center in south Toledo using a STEAM and Conscious Discipline curriculum.
Carnation Early Learning Center
A play-based childcare center and preschool on North Reynolds Road in west Toledo.
A Promising Tomorrow
An early care and education center near downtown/west Toledo on West Bancroft Street.
Toledo Day Nursery
A nonprofit early childhood program near downtown Toledo on Jefferson Avenue.
Learning Ladder Child Care & Development Center
A child care and development center on North Reynolds Road in west Toledo.
Learning Ladders Educational Center
A child care and education center on Collingwood Boulevard in central Toledo.
Preschool approaches in Toledo
The programs listed here include Montessori, 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 Toledo
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 Toledo?
Preschool tuition in Toledo 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 Toledo?
First Cubby lists Montessori, play-based and Reggio Emilia programs in Toledo, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Toledo?
Preschool tuition in Toledo 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 Toledo?
Yes — 2 Montessori programs are listed in Toledo above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Toledo private?
Most standalone preschools in Toledo 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 Toledo?
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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