Best Preschools in Sarasota, FL
Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...
Preschool
For any child, preschool education is an essential step on the path to kindergarten. We want the best for your child and that’s why this program focuses on their personal development with customized curriculum and lesson plans to meet their individual developmental needs. In this classroom, children are given an increasing sense of independence, while also learning how to relate to others through large-group activities which are an essential part of the day. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Early Preschool
It’s never too early to start preparing your child to be ready for school, and that’s why our parents—and their children—love our Early Preschool classroom. As a stepping stone to Preschool, our Early Preschool program has a unique, indicator-based curriculum, Learn as We Grow™, designed to address the individual learning needs of 30- to 42-month-old children. We focus on understanding routines and developing independence. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: VPK (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten), Pre-K, Drop-In Care
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At The Learning Cottage, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and nurturing environment for both our children and teachers. Our dedicated staff receives continuous professional development and...
Jr. Preschool
In the Jr. Preschool room, children begin to work towards common goals using The Blend curriculum. Children enjoy small group lessons, outdoor classrooms, & child choice time, utilizing enhanced centers and experiences that blend social-emotional growth, academic achievements, & weekly sub-themes.
Preschool
Using The Blend curriculum and state standards, we follow an academic rotation that includes arts, math, science, & language while working in small groups. Through our unique approach, children enhance their learning goals through play and smaller classroom ratios, and enjoy Spanish lessons.
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The Goddard School of Sarasota is a private preschool center with highly qualified teachers. Our center features a basketball court, an indoor gym, and a creative imagination playground where children...
Bridge Classroom
Children in the Bridge classroom are strengthening their self-care skills, growing in their independence and enhancing the skills they need to be successful in a preschool classroom. The Bridge classroom is a purposeful year of preschool prep designed for children with birthdays later in the year or children who may need more time to strengthen self-care skills or social-emotional development. In this classroom, our Wonder of Learning™ education program supports children's independence as they continue to build skills necessary for handwriting and drawing with increased intentionality, learn foundational math concepts and build strong vocabularies.
Preschool Classroom
In our Preschool classroom, children start their journeys into a cooperative learning environment where they can discover interests and learn in a more structured setting. At The Goddard School®, we recognize that classrooms are made up of many unique children and teachers work to create engaging, innovative, play-based lessons with the interests and needs of every child in mind. Through the power of asking a question, your child will learn how to seek answers and advocate for themselves in the classroom. The Wonder of Learning™ curriculum takes your child's natural curiosity and encourages them to ask even more questions because asking questions fuels learning. When children want to know something, they learn faster and learning becomes an understanding that lasts a lifetime.
Also offers: Pre-Kindergarten
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Prodigy Early Learning Centers are modeled on the developmental and constructivist approaches inspired by the work of the most influential child psychologists in history: Maria Montessori, Jean...
Preschool
As children transition from the Nido program to our Preschool program, they enter a phase of the curriculum that builds upon on their expanded vocabulary. Collaboration and communication become the cornerstones of all activities. Within this framework, children are prompted to engage in small peer groups, fostering the exploration, design, and presentation of their projects. This approach encourages learners to formulate hypotheses, investigate processes, and draw conclusions, empowering them to articulate and defend ideas, building confidence in their ability to formulate individual opinions and become the authors of their own learning journeys. Explorations are based upon long term projects throughout the year, allowing students to build upon previously mastered concepts, deepening their ability to learn. Through these interdisciplinary projects, children engage in foundational learning skills such as math, science, social studies, and language arts in meaningful ways.
Pre-K
Our VPK/Pre-K program is is centered on interdisciplinary projects that create engaging learning experiences through hands on, open- ended explorations. This state-funded program is provided at no cost to families, with optional extended hours of care available for an additional cost beyond the standard VPK hours. Within this framework, children are prompted to engage in small peer groups, fostering the exploration, design, and presentation of their projects. Collaboration and communication become the cornerstones of all activities. This approach encourages learners to formulate hypotheses, investigate processes, and draw conclusions, empowering them to articulate and defend ideas, building confidence in their ability to formulate individual opinions and become the authors of their own learning journeys. Through these interdisciplinary projects, children engage in foundational learning skills such as math, science, social studies, and language arts in meaningful ways.
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We are a faith based preschool for ages 2-5 years old.
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Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Preschool provides Christ-centered early childhood education in a nurturing environment. The preschool program focuses on age-appropriate academics, social skills...
Speaks Spanish
At The Learning Cottage, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and nurturing environment for both our children and teachers. Our dedicated staff receives continuous professional development and...
Jr. Preschool
In the Jr. Preschool room, children begin to work towards common goals using The Blend curriculum. Children enjoy small group lessons, outdoor classrooms, & child choice time, utilizing enhanced centers and experiences that blend social-emotional growth, academic achievements, & weekly sub-themes.
Preschool
Using The Blend curriculum and state standards, we follow an academic rotation that includes arts, math, science, & language while working in small groups. Through our unique approach, children enhance their learning goals through play and smaller classroom ratios, and enjoy Spanish lessons.
Also offers: Pre-Kindergarten
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An Apple A Day Academy is a licensed childcare center offering programs for infants through preschoolers. The center provides a safe, nurturing environment where children engage in age-appropriate...
Speaks Spanish
Multi-age preschool program offering Judaic curriculum in creative environment that encourages well-roundedness and self-confidence. Program follows modified Montessori approach to lessons.
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At The Treehouse, we pride ourselves in providing a warm, safe, inclusive environment where children can learn and flourish. With small class sizes (7 max in each class) we give individualized...
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Family-oriented school providing services to preschool-age children. Curriculum features Kindergarten preparation, and children are given the necessary tools in order to grow and learn.
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Early childhood education center offering a hands-on, developmentally appropriate preschool curriculum for toddlers. Program also overs Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK). Daily enrichment classes are...
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NewGate is a family-friendly, international Montessori school serving children from early childhood through adolescence. Our mission is to inspire a passion for excellence, nurture curiosity,...
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Mangrove School of Sarasota is an outdoor, nature-based, and inspired-by-Waldorf school for children aged 4 through 12th grade. Our Owlet and Bluebird kindergartens are gentle and developmentally...
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Capokids The Premier Preschool in Sarasota offers Acrobatics, Music, Portuguese, ABC and 123's. With a high class score from VPK. Overall, while a high-class score in VPK is not the only factor that...
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Capokids The Premier Preschool in Sarasota offers Acrobatics, Music, Portuguese, ABC and 123's. With a high class score from VPK. Overall, while a high-class score in VPK is not the only factor that...
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Daycare provider offering care and educational experiences in a home-based environment.
Speaks Spanish
Ivybrook Academy provides a hybrid curriculum that takes an innovative approach to early learning while also drawing from three different educational approaches: Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and the...
3-Year-Olds
At Ivybrook Academy, we celebrate the natural curiosity and energy of three-year-olds by providing an environment that fosters exploration, creativity, and foundational learning. Our half-day program is thoughtfully crafted to balance academic growth with imaginative play, empowering your child to build confidence and develop critical skills during this transformative stage of early childhood.
2-Year-Olds
At Ivybrook Academy, we understand that the age of two is a time of wonder and rapid growth. Our half-day program is thoughtfully designed to nurture your child’s natural curiosity, support their developmental milestones, and foster a love for learning. Through hands-on activities, interactive play, and a compassionate environment, we guide your child on their journey of exploration and self-discovery.
Also offers: 4 & 5 Year-Olds
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Baby Fox Academy provides early childhood education and care in a nurturing environment. The center focuses on age-appropriate learning through play and structured activities.
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Children learn through discovery in an enriching environment. Teachers act as catalysts to learning by providing activities that allow the children to think and ask questions, promoting...
Speaks Spanish
The Renaissance Preschool provides early childhood education in a nurturing environment. The center follows a play-based learning approach while incorporating age-appropriate academic foundations.
Speaks Spanish
Bilingual Spanish and English immersion preschool program. VPK and School Readiness (SR) programs are offered.
Speaks Spanish
First Montessori Academy provides authentic Montessori education for children ages 18 months through kindergarten. The school follows Dr. Maria Montessori's proven educational methods, with mixed-age...
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Little Einsteins Academy provides early childhood education and care in a nurturing environment. The center focuses on age-appropriate learning activities and development for young children.
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Albatross Learning Centers provides childcare and early education programs in Sarasota. The center offers a safe, nurturing environment for children to learn and grow.
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Beautiful Blessings ELC is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 1609 10th St in Gillespie Park in Sarasota, FL. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Hershorin Schiff Community Day School, located at 4335 Wilkinson Rd in Sarasota, FL, offers a diverse, project-based learning environment for PK-8 students. Fostering academic excellence and global...
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Incarnation Catholic School in Sarasota, FL offers a Christ-centered education from preschool to grade 8. Located at 2911 Bee Ridge Rd, it provides a Catholic classical liberal arts curriculum within...
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St. Martha Catholic School, located at 4380 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL, is a private Catholic school offering education for PK through 8th grade. It maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1 and...
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Ascension Lutheran School, located at McIntosh Rd, Sarasota, offers a Christ-centered education from preschool to 8th grade. It is a nationally accredited institution known for its low...
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Mangrove School of Sarasota, located at 6210 Crestwood Ave, offers a nature-inspired curriculum for grades PK to 8, focusing on holistic development through hands-on learning experiences.
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Foundations Christian Montessori Academy, located at 4141 Desoto Rd in Sarasota, FL, is a private, Christian school offering a Montessori education for ages 12 months through 9th grade. It combines...
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Nur Academy, located at 4350 N Lockwood Ridge Rd in Sarasota, FL, is a nonprofit private Islamic school serving grades K-7. It offers quality academic and Islamic education, fostering diverse and...
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The Classical Academy of Sarasota, located at 8751 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL, offers a rigorous, content-rich classical liberal arts education. It emphasizes academic excellence and character...
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Providence Community School is a Christ-centered institution located at 5600 Deer Dr in Sarasota, FL. It combines traditional classroom instruction with home schooling elements to foster academic and...
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Located at 5237 Ashton Rd in Sarasota, NewGate School is a family-friendly, international Montessori institution serving students from toddlers to high school. This independent, non-profit school...
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St. Paul Early Childhood Learning Center is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 2256 Bahia Vista St in Arlington Park in Sarasota, FL. Contact this provider to inquire...
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Play & Grow Preschool Inc is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 2435 Fruitville Rd in Park East in Sarasota, FL. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Shining Stars Learning Center Inc. is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 4416 Hale St in Sarasota, FL. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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St. Wilfred Preschool is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 3773 Wilkinson Rd in Sarasota, FL. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Bright Beginnings Preschool is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 4111 Webber St in Sarasota, FL. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Horizons Unlimited Christian Academy is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 2674 Dr Martin Luther K Jr Way in Bayou Oaks in Sarasota, FL. Contact this provider to...
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Little Ranchers Learning Center is a license exempt child care center offering preschool programs located at 5600 Deer Dr in Sarasota, FL. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Little Disciples Preschool,Inc is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 4835 S Beneva Rd in Sarasota, FL. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Discovery Days Preschool ,Inc. is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 1773 Morrill St in Downtown in Sarasota, FL. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Bright Beginnings Preschool is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 3560 Bee Ridge Rd in Sarasota, FL. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Trinity Preschool is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 4150 S Shade Ave in Sarasota, FL. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Lakeside Academy and Preschool is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 8000 Bee Ridge Rd in Sarasota, FL. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Seeds Of Life Montessori Academy is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 5805 Whitfield Ave in Sarasota, FL. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Kinderhouse Preschool is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 2719 Constitution Blvd in Sarasota, FL. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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FAQs About Sarasota Preschools
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How many preschool programs are in Sarasota?
- Based on Winnie provider data, there are currently 87 preschool programs in Sarasota.
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How much does preschool cost in Sarasota?
- The average monthly price for Sarasota preschools is $1116. This is based on provider data for preschools listed on Winnie.
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How many programs in Sarasota accept preschoolers aged 3-4 years?
- Based on Winnie provider data, there are 30 preschool programs in Sarasota that accept kids ages 3-4 years old.
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What types of preschool curriculums are offered in Sarasota?
- The 10 most popular preschool curriculum types in Sarasota include: Play-Based, Montessori, Religious, Arts-Based, Blended Curriculum, Creative Curriculum, Academic-Based, Mixed Age, Bilingual, Nature-Based.