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Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools in Florida

The average private preschool in Florida was founded around 1982 (2026-27).
The oldest private preschool in Florida is Trinity Early Learning Center, founded in 1821.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # FL Schools Ranked: 984
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1821–1923
  • FL School Avg.: 1982
  • National School Avg.: 1970

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # FL Schools Ranked: 984
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1821–1923
  • FL School Avg.: 1982
  • National School Avg.: 1970
Show school map — Florida (year founded range: 1821–1923, avg 1982)
Year Founded Range: 1821 1926 Avg. Year Founded: 1910

Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools in Florida (2026-27)

Showing 984 schools
Map of Trinity Early Learning Center
#1Trinity Early Learning Center
Gr: K | 8 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
215 Saint George Street
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 824-2876
1821year founded
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Map of Bethel Christian Academy
#2Bethel Christian Academy
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
406 N Bronough St
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 222-6605
1870year founded
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St. John The Evangelist Catholic School Photo
#3St. John The Evangelist Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
325 S Navy Blvd
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 456-5218
(2)
1874year founded
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St. Joseph Catholic School Photo
#4St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 584 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
11600 Old Saint Augustine Road
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 268-6688
1876year founded
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Map of Academy Of The Holy Names
#5Academy Of The Holy Names
Gr: PK-12 | 972 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
3319 Bayshore Blvd
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 839-5371
1881year founded
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Saint Anthony Catholic School Photo
#6Saint Anthony Catholic School
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
12155 Joe Herrmann Drive
San Antonio, FL 33576
(352) 588-3041
(2)
1884year founded
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Map of First Presbyterian Learning Center Ii
#7First Presbyterian Learning Center Ii
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
Daycare / Preschool
406 W Mahoney St
Plant City, FL 33566
(813) 752-6874
1885year founded
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Map of St. Joseph Catholic School Tampa
#8St. Joseph Catholic School Tampa
Gr: PK-8 | 284 students
Catholic
2200 N Gomez Ave
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 879-7720
1896year founded
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Map of Beymer United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten
#9Beymer United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 129 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
700 N Lake Howard Dr
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 294-3188
(3)
1906year founded
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Map of Coconut Grove Montessori School - Bird Rd
#10Coconut Grove Montessori School - Bird Rd
Gr: NS | 42 students
Montessori School
3280 Bird Ave
Miami, FL 33133
(239) 992-4680
1907year founded
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Map of Greater Miami Adventist Academy
#11(°Õ11–T13)Greater Miami Adventist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students
Seventh Day Adventist
500 Nw 122nd Ave
Miami, FL 33182
(305) 220-5955
(3)
1912year founded
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Map of Happyland Day School
#11(°Õ11–T13)Happyland Day School
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
401 Se 15th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 463-6051
1912year founded
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Montverde Academy Photo
#11(°Õ11–T13)Montverde Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,398 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 46
Specialized Curriculum
17235 7th Street
Montverde, FL 34756
(407) 469-2561
1912year founded
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Map of 1st Presbyterian Christian School
#141st Presbyterian Christian School
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
100 E 7th St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 785-0122
1913year founded
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Cathedral Parish School Photo
#15 Cathedral Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 339 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
259 Saint George St
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 824-2861
1916year founded
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Map of Orlando Day Nursery
#16(°Õ16–T19)Orlando Day Nursery
Gr: PK-K | 87 students
Daycare / Preschool
626 Lake Dot Cir
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 422-5291
1921year founded
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Palm Beach Day Academy Photo
#16(°Õ16–T19)Palm Beach Day Academy
Gr: PK-9 | 586 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 23
241 Seaview Avenue
Palm Beach, FL 33480
(561) 655-1188
(6)
1921year founded
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Map of Palm Beach Day Academy
#16(°Õ16–T19)Palm Beach Day Academy
Gr: PK-3 | 202 students
1901 S Flagler Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 832-8815
1921year founded
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Map of Palm Beach Day School
#16(°Õ16–T19)Palm Beach Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 603 students
Sports: 7
241 Seaview Ave
Palm Beach, FL 33480
(561) 655-1188
1921year founded
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Map of St. Ann Catholic School
#20(°Õ20–T23)St. Ann Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
324 N Olive Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 832-3676
1923year founded
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St. Ann School Photo
#20(°Õ20–T23)St. Ann School
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
324 N Olive Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(256) 353-6543
1923year founded
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Map of St. Paul's Catholic Elementary School-riverside
#20(°Õ20–T23)St. Paul's Catholic Elementary School-riverside
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
2609 Park Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 387-2841
(1)
1923year founded
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Shorecrest Preparatory School Photo
#20(°Õ20–T23)Shorecrest Preparatory School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,039 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 41
5101 1st Street NE
Saint Petersburg, FL 33703
(727) 522-2111
(6)
1923year founded
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Map of Cushman School
#24(°Õ24–T26)Cushman School
Gr: PK-12 | 715 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
592 Ne 60th St
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 757-1966
1924year founded
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Map of Out Of Door Academy
#24(°Õ24–T26)Out Of Door Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 841 students
Sports: 14
5950 Deer Drive
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 349-3223
1924year founded
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The Out-of-Door Academy Photo
#24(°Õ24–T26)The Out-of-Door Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 905 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 47
444 Reid Street
Sarasota, FL 34242
(941) 349-3223
(1)
1924year founded
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Map of Basilica School Of St. Paul
#27(°Õ27–T32)Basilica School Of St. Paul
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
Catholic
317 Mullally St
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 252-7915
(1)
1925year founded
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LifePoint Academy of Seventh-day Adventists Photo
#27(°Õ27–T32)LifePoint Academy of Seventh-day Adventists
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Seventh Day Adventist
4298 Livingston Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 268-2433
1925year founded
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Map of Miami Shores Community Church School
#27(°Õ27–T32)Miami Shores Community Church School
Gr: PK-5 | 42 students
9823 Ne 4th Ave
Miami, FL 33138
(305) 757-5866
1925year founded
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Rosarian Academy Photo
#27(°Õ27–T32)Rosarian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 408 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
807 N Flagler Drive
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 832-5131
(20)
1925year founded
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Map of St. Theresa School
#27(°Õ27–T32)St. Theresa School
Gr: PK-8 | 874 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
2701 Indian Mound Trl
Miami, FL 33134
(305) 446-1738
(1)
1925year founded
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Map of Sunny Day Nursery School
#27(°Õ27–T32)Sunny Day Nursery School
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Daycare / Preschool
3265 Nw 14th Ter
Miami, FL 33125
(305) 634-3602
1925year founded
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The Biltmore School Photo
#33(°Õ33–T35)The Biltmore School
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5
Specialized Curriculum
1600 Sw 57th Avenue
Miami, FL 33155
(305) 266-4666
(1)
1926year founded
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Gulliver Preparatory School Photo
#33(°Õ33–T35)Gulliver Preparatory School
Gr: PK-12 | 2,232 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 32
6575 North Kendall Drive
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 666-6333
(2)
1926year founded
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Map of Hope Haven Association Inc
#33(°Õ33–T35)Hope Haven Association Inc
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students
Special Education School
4600 Beach Blvd Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5100
1926year founded
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