2026 Guide to Best Preschools in Atlanta

These great Atlanta preschools foster learning in a caring and fun environment, getting kids started on a path to success in school and in life.

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Atlanta Academy Preschool

Atlanta Academy’s preschool becomes an extension of your family, easing the transition from home to school. In a nurturing environment, children develop friendships, explore math and early literacy, and cultivate a lifelong love of learning. Daily inquiry fosters curiosity through hands-on exploration and age-appropriate materials.

Atlanta International School Early Learning Center

Exposure to languages from a young age has a magical effect on learning. AIS offers full immersion preschool programs in French, German, Spanish and Chinese. All students, even from age, 3 follow the inquiry-based International Baccalaureate curriculum, allowing exploration and learning about the world through play.

Carlisle Montessori School

Carlisle Montessori School provides superior academic programs for children — toddler (12 months) to preschool (3/4) and kindergarten (5). A cozy school cottage located in Atlanta, Carlisle’s nurturing and caring community provides a strong foundation in the most important first six years of life, creating opportunities for leadership, independence, sense of community and critical thinking.

Galloway

At Galloway, joy is at the heart of learning. Curiosity is met with genuine delight, and new discoveries spark excitement. Classrooms are filled with conversation, creativity and hands-on exploration and are places where students feel safe, encouraged and respected. Every child is invited to discover who they are and grow into that person. 

Landmark Christian School Early Childhood Center

The Landmark Early Childhood Center meets the individual child’s needs within the framework of the group, never losing sight of the powerful impact actions and words will have on each child. Recognizing that children are unique, Landmark embraces their originality. Every child is honored for who they are, for they are God’s masterpieces. 

McGinnis Woods School

The Preschool at McGinnis Woods is a joy-filled, NAEYC accredited learning environment for infants through 4 years old. It has been designed with children and early learning standards in mind. The caring teachers engage the children in developmentally appropriate activities each day that lead to discovery, learning and smiles.

MJCCA Preschools

At MJCCA Preschools, children develop a love of learning and find friendships that last a lifetime. MJCCA Preschools offer a progressive curriculum, specialty enrichment classes, and an infusion of Jewish values for children ages 6 weeks through Transitional Kindergarten.

Mount Paran Christian School Preschool

Voted 6 times as “Best Preschool” in Cobb, preschoolers at Mount Paran Christian School (ages 3-5) learn through creativity and play, and can’t wait for hands-on STEAM exploration each week. Faculty are state-certified and degreed teachers who are career educators that nurture faith in God in the hearts of their students.

Pinecrest Academy

From hugs and prayers in the morning to fun-filled learning for the rest of the day, Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 children at Pinecrest Academy thrive in a rich, warm, loving environment. The curriculum includes Art, Music, Spanish, Religion and P.E. By working in small groups, teachers can instruct many different levels, making sure all students’ academic needs are met.

Saint Anne’s Day School & Enrichment Programs

Nestled in the heart of Buckhead, Saint Anne’s Day School & Enrichment Programs is a Reggio-inspired preschool serving children ages 1-6. The Transitional Kindergarten is a full-day program and gives children with late spring and summer birthdays the gift of time before entering elementary school. A Spanish immersion program provides an introduction to the language through child-directed experiences.

The Spanish Academy

The Spanish Academy is a total immersion preschool where children ages 6 months-PreK learn Spanish through play, exploration and hands-on learning. The Spanish Academy combines academic excellence with a nurturing, culturally rich environment and low student–teacher ratios. A full Spanish immersion approach allows students to build fluency, vocabulary and comprehension naturally.

Stepping Stones Preschool

Stepping Stones Preschool lays the foundation for reading brain construction in children with moderate speech and language delays. As the the only multi-disciplinary program of its kind in Georgia, Stepping Stones strengthens the brain development of students ages 3 through kindergarten in a language-rich environment, where expert staff provide individualized early intervention. 

The Walker School Primary School

At Walker, curiosity takes root and a lifelong love of learning begins. Walker students experience firsts, from growing their skills in reading, writing, math and social studies to exploring Spanish, art, science, music, technology and more. Independence, creativity and collaboration are prioritized, helping children build confidence and critical thinking skills while honoring what makes each child unique.

Woodward Academy

At Woodward Academy, learning begins with joy and a thoughtfully designed foundation that helps young children thrive. Pre-K students are welcomed into an inclusive community reflecting the best of Atlanta, with low teacher-student ratios that ensure individual attention and a strong partnership between school and home. Five-day programs for children ages 4 and 5.

For even more Atlanta-area preschools, visit our preschool directory.