Preschools in Tucson
12 preschools near Tucson, AZ, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Second Street Children's School
A nonprofit preschool in the University neighborhood of central Tucson with a Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum.
Tucson Community School
A parent-cooperative, play-based preschool in central Tucson.
Khalsa Montessori School
A Montessori school on River Road in the northern foothills area of Tucson.
Strauss ECE and Kindergarten
A NAEYC-accredited, play-based early-childhood center in midtown Tucson.
Mis Manos Montessori School
A Montessori preschool in the Casas Adobes area of north Tucson.
The Montessori Schoolhouse
A Montessori school on Fort Lowell Road in central Tucson.
Desert Spring Children's Center
A nonprofit, Reggio-inspired preschool near downtown and the University in central Tucson.
Via Montessori Preschool
A Montessori preschool on the far east side of Tucson.
The Sandbox Early Childhood Learning Center
A play-based early-childhood learning center in midtown Tucson.
Montessori Learning School
A Montessori school in the northwest area of Tucson.
Desert Christian Preschool
A Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool on the east side of Tucson.
Emily Meschter Early Learning Center
A public early-learning center in the Flowing Wells area of northwest Tucson with a play-based, whole-child approach.
Preschool approaches in Tucson
The programs listed here include Montessori, Reggio Emilia, play-based and cooperative. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
Montessori preschools in Tucson
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 Tucson?
Preschool tuition in Tucson 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 Tucson?
First Cubby lists Montessori, Reggio Emilia, play-based and cooperative programs in Tucson, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Tucson?
Preschool tuition in Tucson 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 Tucson?
Yes — 5 Montessori programs are listed in Tucson above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Tucson private?
Most standalone preschools in Tucson 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 Tucson?
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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