Miami Preschools Guide

If you are looking for the best miami preschools, you will find plenty of excellent options in the city.

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Miami Mom Collective, Miami’s Premier Parenting Resource, is thrilled to announce our annual Miami Preschools Guide! 

Choosing the Best Preschool in Miami For Your Family

Miami is such a growing city with more and more families moving here. We are frequently asked, “which Miami preschools do you recommend?” The good news is, there are so many amazing options! From daycares to private schools, VPK options and everything ini between, there’s bound to be a perfect option for every family.  

There are a number of things to consider when choosing the best preschool for your family. We suggest scheduling tours at preschools that you want to learn more about and taking into consideration things like: class size, tuition costs, location, programs offered, and teacher credentialing. Be sure to ask about sibling discounts and any perks to enrolling additional children.

Miami Mom Collective is Here to Help You Find a Preschool

Choosing Miami preschools or child care centers that fit your child’s and family’s needs can feel like an overwhelming task. We’re here to help! Our community of thousands of moms just like you have walked this road before. You can crowdsource our Moms at an upcoming event or visit the schools we’ve listed in this guide to get started!

Whether you’re new to Miami or a longtime resident, we hope this guide will be a helpful resource as you evaluate and explore the many school options in Miami.

Here’s to finding a wonderful preschool that will nurture your child’s potential!

Miami Mom Collective understands that every family has unique needs and desires when it comes to choosing the best option for your children. We encourage parents to make decisions that are best for their families. We also want to remind parents to do their due diligence when looking for safe programs for their children.

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PINEVIEW PRESCHOOLS, established in 2002, accredited and Gold Seal certified, serves children from 8 weeks to five years of age. Our beautiful, thoughtfully designed campuses provide safe, secure, and nurturing environments where children can learn, explore, and grow.

Our comprehensive STEAM and literacy-based curriculum combines hands-on exploration with purposeful play, encouraging curiosity, creativity, confidence, and well-rounded social-emotional development while building the essential skills children need for kindergarten and future academic success.

At Pineview, strong relationships with families are an important part of each child’s experience. Through open communication, meaningful parent involvement, and the commitment of our caring and professional teachers and staff, we create a supportive school community where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn, grow, and thrive.

Our preschool science lab encourages curiosity by immersing children in hands-on exploration and discovery. As the only preschool in Florida with a dedicated science lab, we offer engaging, interactive experiments that spark questions, strengthen early learning skills, and build confidence. Children develop a strong foundation while embracing their inner scientist at Kids for Kids Academy.

KLA Academy serves children from Infants (3 months) through 5th Grade, offering a child-centered, hands-on approach to teaching and learning that’s unlike any other school in the region. Rooted in the Reggio Emilia-inspired philosophy, KLA Academy fosters an environment where curiosity thrives and children are encouraged to explore, question, and discover the world around them in meaningful and creative ways. Through intentional experiences and a focus on social-emotional growth, students develop into kind, empathetic, and resilient citizens of the world, equipping them with the skills to thrive in the future.

Cattoira Montessori School has proudly served Miami families for more than 20 years, providing a nurturing and enriching education for children from toddler age through sixth grade. Rooted in authentic Montessori philosophy, students learn at their own pace through purposeful, hands-on experiences that encourage independence, curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. As a fully accredited Montessori school, Cattoira offers a well-rounded curriculum designed to develop the whole child academically, socially, and emotionally. Through a close partnership with families, Cattoira empowers children to become confident, compassionate, and capable learners.

At Sol Academy in East Kendall, connection is the foundation of learning—children thrive when they feel safe, seen, and valued. In our intimate community for children from 12 months through Kindergarten, small classes and strong partnerships between teachers and families give each child the confidence to find their voice and take meaningful risks. Hands-on, child-led projects cultivate creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration, while nearly an acre of outdoor learning environments invites children to investigate, problem-solve, and connect deeply with nature. Through mindfulness, compassionate guidance, and purposeful experiences, we prepare children not only for school, but to become resilient thinkers, caring leaders, and thoughtful citizens of tomorrow.

At the Margaux Early Childhood School, every day is filled with discovery, connection, and care. Rooted in Jewish values and welcoming families of all faiths and backgrounds, the Margaux School offers a warm, inclusive community where every child is known, celebrated, and encouraged to thrive. Our Reggio Emilia-inspired approach encourages children to explore their interests, express their ideas, and develop a lifelong love of learning. From Infant Care through Pre-K, our nurturing teachers create meaningful experiences that support each child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. Through hands-on exploration, music, creative expression, and Jewish traditions, children build confidence, curiosity, kindness, and a strong sense of belonging.

Key Biscayne

Key Biscayne Presbyterian School
St Christopher’s By-The-Sea
St. Agnes Academy
Key Biscayne Community Church Day School 

Brickell & Downtown

KLA Schools Brickell
Brickell Heights Preschool
Key Point Academy
Brickell International Academy 
Tiniciti Preschool
Champs Brickell
La Piazza Preschool
Global Connection Preschool
Brumer Preschool of the Arts
The Learning Center for Kids
Baby Scuola
La Prima Casa
Cherry Blossom Learning Center
Lincoln Marti
Little Executive Preschool
The Learning World Academy 
Aguamarina Brickell 

Doral

KLA Schools of Doral 
The Learning World Academy 
Future Kids at Doral 
Born 2 Learn Preschool 
Loyola School
The Imagination Factory
The Joy of Learning
Coloring Dreams Preschool
Little Kids Academy
Wings Learning Center
Wonder Kids Academy
Little Heroes Learning Center
Building Future Minds
All Star Child Development Center
Little Hands on Learning
Play 2 Grow Doral
Kidzone Learning Center

Cutler Bay & Palmetto Bay

JoyLand Early Learning Center
KLA Schools of Palmetto Bay
La Petite Academy
Old Cutler Academy
Palmetto Bay Preschool
My Little World Preschool 
South Miami Heights Preschool
Tiny Tots & Toddlers Learning Academy
Creative Child Learning Center
Palmetto Community Covenant Preschool
Winhold Montessori 
Sunrise to Midnight Child Care
Raggedy Ann & Andy’s Preschool
BFF Christian Academy
Friendship Cooperative Preschool
La Scuola
Cutler Ridge Christian Academy
3 C’s Preschool
Alexander Montessori School
Little Disciples Preschool
Christ Fellowship Academy

Kendall

The Learning Experience
Alper JCC Miami
Deerwood KinderCare
Kendall Christian School
KLA Schools of West Kendall
Ilnido Montessori Preschool
Kendall UM Church Preschool
New World Academy Preschool
Montessori Learning Center
ABC Preschool & Child Care
Children’s First Preschool
Puzzle Preschool
Smart Starts Day School
Kendall Lakes Kinder Academy
Bright Futures Preschool
St. Thomas Episcopal School
iKids Preschool
Smart Starts at Dadeland
Tiny Steps Daycare II
Acadekids Preschool
Village Montessori – Killian Campus
ABC’s Preschool Learning Center
Early Start Learning Center
Cattoira Montessori School
A Sunny Start Preschool II
The Hammocks KinderCare
Future Leaders Academy of Kendall
The Bright Days Preschool
Children’s Resources Learning Center
Concordia Lutheran School
Young Prodigies Learning Center
Sol Academy

Miami Shores

ABC Learning Center
Studio Kids Little River 
Our Little Ones Preschool
Small Talk Academy
Miami Shores Presbyterian Church
Biscayne Park School & Early Learning Center
Miami Shores Community Church School
Get Smart Kids Academy
Ms. Claudia’s Village Academy
Montessori School of North Miami
Miami Shores Montessori School 

Coconut Grove & Coral Gables

Bottega Child Development Center 
KidsHive Preschool
Plymouth Congregational Preschool
Coconut Grove Montessori School 
La Piazza Academy
Pineview Preschools
St. Albans Child Enrichment Center 
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Day School
St. Philips Episcopal 
International Children’s School
Miami Jewish Montessori 
Tiniciti Preschool Roads Campus
Village Montessori 
KLA Schools of Coral Gables
La Petite Academy of Miami
Coral Gables Preschool
Granada Day School 
Early Childhood Center Preschool
Vanguard Children’s Academy
Key Point Preschools of Coral Gables
Bright Horizons at UM Canterbury Preschool
Banyan Day School 
Margaux Early Childhood School
Gables Montessori School
Riviera Day School 
Little Cavaliers Preschool Child Care
First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables
Coral Gables Congregational Early Childhood
St. Thomas Episcopal 
I Am Kids Academy

Sunset & South Miami

Bottega Child Development Center 
Alexander Montessori
KidsHive Preschool
Bilingual Cooperative Preschool 
Pineview Preschools Sunset
South Miami Lutheran Church School
Montessori Sunset School
La Scuola
Happi Tymes Christian School
Aguamarina Preschools
Sunset Academy 
University Christian Child CEnter
My First Place Preschool
Smart Starts Day School 
Child Care Center Inc Riviera
South Miami Hospital Early Learning Center
L’Atelier School
Princeton Preschool
Melrosh Academy
Fun Club
Orange Blossom Learning Center
Saint Matthews Cooperative Preschool 
Palmetto Presbyterian Preschool 

Miami Beach, North Miami Beach, Surfside

The Montessori Academy at St. Johns 
St Patrick Preschool
Kids Choice Learning Center Miami Beach
Happy Kids Preschool Center
Super Y Learning Academy 
Kinderland 4 Kidz
Intracoastal Kids Academy – Aventura
Aventura Learning Center – Aventura
North Miami Beach Presbyterian Preschool 
Montessori School Temple Beth Shmuel
KLA Schools of North Bay Village
ABC Learning Center of North Miami Beach 
The Montessori Academy at St. Johns
North Miami Beach Learning Center
Get Smart Kids Academy
Temple Menorah
Fulford Christian Academy 
The Learning Nest
A to Z for Kids
Yale Pre-School 
Casa Dei Bambini
ABC a Learning Preschool
Papillon Montessori School 
Fisher Island Day School 
Ocean Reef Academy
Lehrman Community Day School 
Lincoln-Marti Nursery School 
The Learning Experience – Miami Biscayne
Rainbow Child Day Care
Rising Stars Academy & Learning Center
Beth Moshe Congregation
Temple Beth Shaolom
Tiny Town Development Center
Stars Learning Center
KLA Schools of North Miami Beach 
KLA Schools of Aventura
Raindrop Child Care

Pinecrest

Bet Shira
Temple Beth Am
Grow With Us Academy
The Roig Academy

Edgewater, Midtown, Design District

Metropolitan International School of Miami
Centner Academy
Piccoli Bambini Preschool
Mia Piccolo Montessori
The Learning Nest Montessori School
Midtown Jewish Preschool