Preschools in Winston-Salem
12 preschools near Winston-Salem, NC, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Salem Montessori School
A Montessori program in northwest Winston-Salem serving children from toddler through early elementary ages.
Ivybrook Academy Winston-Salem
A half-day preschool near Plaza West blending Montessori and Reggio Emilia approaches for children eighteen months to six years.
Ardmore Baptist Preschool
A Reggio-inspired preschool in the Ardmore neighborhood serving infants through pre-kindergarten.
Childtime of Winston-Salem
A Reggio Emilia-inspired child care and preschool center in south Winston-Salem.
Temple Emanuel Preschool
A play-based preschool at Temple Emanuel emphasizing social interaction and hands-on learning.
Messiah Moravian Preschool
An emergent, child-centered play-based preschool on Peace Haven Road in western Winston-Salem.
Robinhood Road Baptist Preschool
A play-based preschool on Robinhood Road in northwest Winston-Salem.
Reynolda Presbyterian Church Playschool
A play-based church playschool on Reynolda Road near the Reynolda district.
Knollwood Baptist Weekday Preschool
A half-day weekday preschool on Knollwood Street serving infants through age five.
Promise Preschool A Cooperative Mission
A cooperative-mission preschool in western Winston-Salem serving children ages two to five.
Play 2 Learn Preschool
A play-based preschool in south Winston-Salem focused on self-guided exploration.
The Goddard School of Winston-Salem
A private preschool and daycare on Country Club Road serving infants through pre-kindergarten.
Preschool approaches in Winston-Salem
The programs listed here include play-based, Montessori, Reggio Emilia 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 Winston-Salem
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 Winston-Salem?
Preschool tuition in Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem?
First Cubby lists play-based, Montessori, Reggio Emilia and cooperative programs in Winston-Salem, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Winston-Salem?
Preschool tuition in Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem?
Yes — 2 Montessori programs are listed in Winston-Salem above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Winston-Salem private?
Most standalone preschools in Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem?
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