We’re lucky to have so many incredible Cedar Rapids area preschools! 🎉
This is one of our most viewed and most searched-for guides each year, and we’re thrilled to bring it back for another year. A huge thank you to our featured preschools whose partnership makes this guide possible!
Below the featured/sponsored preschools, you’ll find a comprehensive list of Cedar Rapids area preschools, conveniently sorted by location. 🏫✨
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Disclosure: We are frequently asked about early childhood programs and recommendations for preschools and childcare in Cedar Rapids. We understand that picking a school or child care center that fits your child’s and your family’s needs can be overwhelming. We are thrilled to provide this guide resource, brought to you by our featured sponsors! We hope this Cedar Rapids Preschool guide makes the process easier as you begin your search!
Xavier Catholic Schools
All Saints Elementary
Expect consistency and compassion with our long-time classroom teachers who maintain a passion for early learning. All preschool students have the tremendous opportunity for extended learning with offerings in Religion Enrichment, Music, Art, PE, and Computer Science classes.
LaSalle Catholic Early Childhood Center
At LaSalle Catholic our faith is foremost, beginning with our youngest students in our child care setting, by interweaving prayer and Bible stories within the time we spend with your child. Your child care and preschool managers work together to reinforce what your child has learned in preschool within the child care setting, providing a full-day preschool experience for your child. Our wrap-around child care program is convenient and reassuring for our parents, knowing their children are well cared for in one safe and secure location by our friendly and experienced staff.
St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School offers two day, three day and five day preschool as part of the St. Joseph Early Childhood Program. The goal of the St. Joseph Early Childhood Program is to provide an educational experience within a Christian atmosphere that will contribute to spiritual, emotional, intellectual, physical and social development.
St. Matthew Preschool
At St. Matthew Preschool we learn, play and grow…and we love making new friends! Our teachers are certified teachers that love to learn through play. We are hoping you will join us for the 2025-2026 school year.
St. Pius X Early Learning Center
The St. Pius X Early Learning Center (ELC) opened in August 2014. Families of all faiths are welcome to enroll in our program. We offer full-time care for children 6 weeks old – Kindergarten, and offer wrap-around care and a summer program for elementary-age children. In addition, we offer part-time preschool for children 3 years old and up. The center features Creative Curriculum, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), Jolly Phonics, an indoor gym, a lactation room for nursing mothers, and an outdoor learning classroom. For full-time families we serve a nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack. For our part-time preschoolers attending in the mornings, we serve a snack, and for those attending extended days, we also serve lunch.
Cedar Valley Montessori School
Cedar Valley Montessori School has been providing family-centered programming since 1971. CVMS is committed to helping children ages two through six grow socially, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually in an environment that emphasizes personalized learning and respect. CVMS programs are structured to create thoughtful, independent, and confident learners who have respect for themselves and the world around them. Our mission is to remain consistent with what Dr. Maria Montessori said, did, and wrote to create an individualized early education experience which will allow children to progress at their own rate along their developmental path. We are centrally located in downtown Cedar Rapids, with spacious, natural light-filled classrooms; a large, multi-use indoor atrium and gymnasium; a securely fenced outdoor play area; and a state-of-the-art security system. You may sign up for our programs as early as Birth! Call today to schedule your tour!
Trinity Lutheran School Early Childhood
Trinity Lutheran School – Early Childhood
Trinity has benefited from a strong early childhood program for over thirty years. The goals of our Early Childhood program are to develop your child’s individual abilities and talents through dramatic play, sensory centers, age-appropriate academics, and peer socialization all while incorporating our core values: Responsible, Respectful, Gratitude, Compassion, Integrity, and Strong Work Ethic. Trinity also provides the opportunity to continue on through Eighth grade in a State Accredited, Christ-centered school with high-academic standards. Tour and receive more information about Trinity Lutheran School: www.trinitycr.org or call 319-362-6952 x1227.
St. Paul's Early Learning Center
St. Paul’s Early Learning Center is a high-quality fully licensed childcare and early learning center that offers programming Monday-Friday. We offer flexible scheduling so families can customize the care that they need and only pay for the days they use. With an emphasis on learning through play, our approach allows children to explore, experiment, and develop various skills while having fun! Contact Julie Hanlin at 319-363-6349 or jhanlin@stpaulsumc.org to schedule a tour today!
Refuge City Early Childhood
Our program provides an opportunity for children to grow physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally while in a safe and stimulating environment. We support holistic health and nutrition practices We support your choices as parents And we support YOUR CHILD
Montessori School of Marion
Expecting a baby is an exciting time for families but it can also be accompanied by uncertainty. The existing landscape of parenting resources is difficult to navigate, overwhelming, and, often, conflicting. In response, Montessori School of Marion has created Montessori + Me–classes for expecting parents. Our program introduces the Montessori method which is holistic, scientifically proven, and appeals to natural instincts. You will be guided on how to implement Montessori at home in the life of a newborn. We’re excited to help you on this journey of parenthood and are confident that you will get so much out of Montessori + Me.
Summit Schools
Summit Schools’ PreKindergarten (PreK) program features a strong phonics reading curriculum, and daily math and science instruction. Summit’s PreK prepares children for elementary school in a calm and nurturing learning environment. PreK students at Summit also enjoy several field trips throughout the year, and weekly exploratory instruction in art, music, Spanish, and PE/wellness. Summit is the only accredited, independent, non-parochial PreK-8th grade school in Cedar Rapids, and is known throughout the community for its personalized education and small class sizes. Call today to schedule a personal tour to see the difference a Summit education can make!
Noah's Ark Preschool
We are a teaching/private preschool for 3,4 & 5 year olds. Our purpose is to help your child develop physically, emotionally, socially, spiritually, and cognitively. Our preschool aims to build a solid foundation for Kindergarten and Alternative Kindergarten.
Little Lambs Christian Preschool
Our purpose is to provide a well-rounded and nurturing pre-kindergarten experience for three and four-year-olds in a Christian environment. LLCP supports the home by providing a program of developmentally appropriate learning activities that will contribute to the child’s mental, physical, and spiritual development and further his/her social and emotional growth. LLCP began its program of early childhood education in the fall of 1981
All God's Children Preschool and Childcare
All God’s Children (AGC) is a ministry of the Shueyville United Methodist Church, a mile off I-380. We represent Jesus Christ by living, teaching, and sharing the Christian faith. We define quality care and education as structured programs with many and varied learning enrichment opportunities, all rooted in Christian love. The goal of AGC is to help children develop positive feelings about God, themselves, others, and learning opportunities through our connection with College Community School District. We believe AGC is a place of security, fun, and exposure to new learning possibilities. We strive for social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual growth.
