Preschools in Virginia Beach
12 preschools near Virginia Beach, VA, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Montessori Academy of Virginia
A Montessori preschool located in the Kempsville/Pembroke area of central Virginia Beach.
Montessori Children's House
A Montessori program serving preschool through elementary ages in the Kempsville area of Virginia Beach.
Little Angels Montessori Pre School
A Montessori preschool and daycare off Plaza Trail in western Virginia Beach.
Sandpiper Montessori School
A Montessori school on General Booth Boulevard in the southern part of Virginia Beach.
Trinity Preschool
A play-based half-day preschool operated by King's Grant Presbyterian Church in the Little Neck area of Virginia Beach.
Emmanuel Episcopal Day School
A play-based Episcopal preschool in the Kempsville area of Virginia Beach.
Kids of Grace Preschool & Kindergarten
A part-time weekday preschool and kindergarten ministry of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church near Princess Anne Road in Virginia Beach.
Courthouse Christian Preschool
A faith-based preschool housed at Courthouse Community United Methodist Church in the Courthouse area of Virginia Beach.
Providence Preschool
A preschool on Providence Road in the Kempsville section of Virginia Beach.
Charity UMC Preschool and Kindergarten
A church-affiliated preschool and kindergarten in the rural Pungo area of southern Virginia Beach.
Primrose School of Virginia Beach South
An accredited early education and care center in the Princess Anne/Landstown area of southern Virginia Beach.
Beach Gathering Montessori Preschool
A Montessori preschool on Virginia Beach Boulevard in central Virginia Beach.
Preschool approaches in Virginia Beach
The programs listed here include Montessori and play-based. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
Montessori preschools in Virginia Beach
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 Virginia Beach?
Preschool tuition in Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach?
First Cubby lists Montessori and play-based programs in Virginia Beach, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Virginia Beach?
Preschool tuition in Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach?
Yes — 5 Montessori programs are listed in Virginia Beach above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Virginia Beach private?
Most standalone preschools in Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach?
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