Preschools in Tulsa
11 preschools near Tulsa, OK, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Undercroft Montessori School
A Montessori school in midtown Tulsa near 37th Street and Harvard, serving preschool through middle school.
Riverfield Country Day School
A West Tulsa independent school whose preschool program is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach.
Bethany Community School
A South Tulsa preschool on Sheridan Road using a play-based approach for children from toddlers through early elementary.
Monte Cassino School
A midtown Catholic school on Lewis Avenue whose early childhood center emphasizes play-based learning for Pre-K and kindergarten.
Christian Montessori Academy
A Montessori school in east Tulsa serving early childhood through eighth grade in a Christian setting.
B'nai Emunah Preschool
A synagogue-affiliated preschool in the Maple Ridge area of north midtown Tulsa.
Play and Learn Preschool
A midtown Tulsa learning center on Yale Avenue serving infants through pre-kindergarten with a play-based program.
University School
A school for gifted children on the University of Tulsa campus, serving preschool through eighth grade.
Little Light House
A midtown Tulsa developmental center providing early education for young children with special needs.
Lake Hills Montessori
A Montessori preschool in South Tulsa near 101st Street.
Holland Hall
An independent Episcopal school in South Tulsa serving Pre-K through twelfth grade.
Preschool approaches in Tulsa
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 Tulsa
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 Tulsa?
Preschool tuition in Tulsa 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 Tulsa?
First Cubby lists Montessori, play-based and Reggio Emilia programs in Tulsa, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Tulsa?
Preschool tuition in Tulsa 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 Tulsa?
Yes — 3 Montessori programs are listed in Tulsa above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Tulsa private?
Most standalone preschools in Tulsa 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 Tulsa?
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