Preschools in Wichita
11 preschools near Wichita, KS, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Wichita Montessori School
A Montessori preschool on the East Douglas Avenue corridor in east Wichita.
Wichita Collegiate School Early Childhood Montessori Program
An early-childhood Montessori program at Wichita Collegiate School in northeast Wichita.
Wichita Friends School
A play-based Quaker preschool and early-elementary program in far-west Wichita.
Westwood Preschool
A play-based preschool on West Maple Street in west Wichita.
The Independent School Early Learning Center
A play-based early learning center at The Independent School in east Wichita.
Primrose School of Wichita East
A private early-education and childcare program on 127th Street East in far-east Wichita.
Primrose School of Wichita West
A private early-education and childcare program in northwest Wichita.
East Heights United Methodist Church Preschool
A church-affiliated preschool in the College Hill area of east-central Wichita.
Central Community Preschool
A church-affiliated preschool on West Maple Street in west Wichita.
Chapel Hill Preschool
A church-affiliated preschool near Central and Woodlawn in east Wichita.
Rainbows United - Rainbows Academy
An inclusive preschool and pre-kindergarten program on North Oliver Avenue in northeast Wichita.
Preschool approaches in Wichita
The programs listed here include play-based and Montessori. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
Montessori preschools in Wichita
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 Wichita?
Preschool tuition in Wichita 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 Wichita?
First Cubby lists play-based and Montessori programs in Wichita, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Wichita?
Preschool tuition in Wichita 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 Wichita?
Yes — 2 Montessori programs are listed in Wichita above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Wichita private?
Most standalone preschools in Wichita 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 Wichita?
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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