The average private preschool in Florida was founded around 1981 (2026).
The oldest private preschool in Florida is Trinity Early Learning Center, founded in 1821.
Year Founded Range: 1821
1921
Avg. Year Founded: 1901
Oldest 草榴社区 Preschools in Florida (2026)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Trinity Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1821
Grades: K
215 Saint George Street
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 824-2876
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 824-2876
Rank: #22.
Bethel Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
Founding Date: 1870
Grades: PK-K
406 N Bronough St
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 222-6605
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 222-6605
Rank: #33.
Founding Date: 1874
Grades: PK-8
325 S Navy Blvd
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 456-5218
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 456-5218
Rank: #44.
St. Joseph Catholic School![St. Joseph Catholic School Photo]( "St. Joseph Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1876
Grades: PK-8
11600 Old Saint Augustine Road
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 268-6688
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 268-6688
Rank: #55.
Academy Of The Holy Names
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1881
Grades: PK-12
3319 Bayshore Blvd
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 839-5371
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 839-5371
Rank: #66.
Founding Date: 1884
Grades: PK-8
12155 Joe Herrmann Drive
San Antonio, FL 33576
(352) 588-3041
San Antonio, FL 33576
(352) 588-3041
Rank: #77.
First Presbyterian Learning Center Ii
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1885
Grades: PK-K
406 W Mahoney St
Plant City, FL 33566
(813) 752-6874
Plant City, FL 33566
(813) 752-6874
Rank: #88.
St. Joseph Catholic School Tampa
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1896
Grades: PK-8
2200 N Gomez Ave
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 879-7720
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 879-7720
Rank: #9 - 249. - 24.
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-4
17 Ne 1st Rd
Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 224-5802
Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 224-5802
Rank: #9 - 249. - 24.
Apple Seed Montessori
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-K
7755 Nw 178th Street
Hialeah, FL 33015
(305) 557-5111
Hialeah, FL 33015
(305) 557-5111
Rank: #9 - 249. - 24.
Bethany Learning Academy
(Pentecostal)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-5
6229 Winegard Rd
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 930-7130
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 930-7130
Rank: #9 - 249. - 24.
Bnai Yisrael Yeshiva
(Jewish)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-9
3788 Redditt Rd
Orlando, FL 32822
(407) 249-0027
Orlando, FL 32822
(407) 249-0027
Rank: #9 - 249. - 24.
Brighton Academy I
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-5
3300 Santa Barbara Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 542-6444
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 542-6444
Rank: #9 - 249. - 24.
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: NS-5
2335 W 12th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33010
(305) 885-8556
Hialeah, FL 33010
(305) 885-8556
Rank: #9 - 249. - 24.
Hosanna Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-5
2171 Nw 56th St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 610-4164
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 610-4164
Rank: #9 - 249. - 24.
Methodist School For Early Education
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-K
125 N Interlachen Ave
Winter Park, FL 32789
(407) 644-4313
Winter Park, FL 32789
(407) 644-4313
Rank: #9 - 249. - 24.
Montessori School Of North Miami
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: NS-6
695 Ne 123rd St
Miami, FL 33161
(305) 893-5994
Miami, FL 33161
(305) 893-5994
Rank: #9 - 249. - 24.
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-12
3101 S Kingsway Rd
Seffner, FL 33584
(813) 684-2754
Seffner, FL 33584
(813) 684-2754
Rank: #9 - 249. - 24.
Point Of Grace Christian
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-12
920 N Courtney Rd
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 584-5445
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 584-5445
Rank: #9 - 249. - 24.
St. Paul Methodist School
(Methodist)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-2
4901 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 932-0692
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 932-0692
Rank: #9 - 249. - 24.
Sanlando Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-K
1894 W State Road 434
Longwood, FL 32750
(407) 339-1172
Longwood, FL 32750
(407) 339-1172
Rank: #9 - 249. - 24.
Shepherd's Care Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: NS-PK
1875 Nursery Road
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 530-4052
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 530-4052
Rank: #9 - 249. - 24.
Sweet Peas Preschool and Elementary
Special Program Emphasis
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-3
6751 Ulmerton Rd
Largo, FL 33771
(727) 536-9911
Largo, FL 33771
(727) 536-9911
Rank: #9 - 249. - 24.
Tampa Bay Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-10
14214 N Nebraska Ave
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 284-4800
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 284-4800
Rank: #2525.
Founding Date: 1906
Grades: PK-K
700 N Lake Howard Dr
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 294-3188
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 294-3188
Rank: #2626.
Coconut Grove Montessori School - Bird Rd
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1907
Grades: NS
3280 Bird Ave
Miami, FL 33133
(239) 992-4680
Miami, FL 33133
(239) 992-4680
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Founding Date: 1912
Grades: PK-12
500 Nw 122nd Ave
Miami, FL 33182
(305) 220-5955
Miami, FL 33182
(305) 220-5955
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Happyland Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
Founding Date: 1912
Grades: PK-K
401 Se 15th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 463-6051
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 463-6051
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Montverde Academy![Montverde Academy Photo - Montverde Academy Upper School thrives on a few simple but powerful principles, all aimed at helping students grow and excel. Here's what makes us special: We believe that a strong educational framework is key. Our approach is grounded in a shared vision and strategic planning, both inside and outside the classroom.]( "Montverde Academy Photo - Montverde Academy Upper School thrives on a few simple but powerful principles, all aimed at helping students grow and excel. Here's what makes us special: We believe that a strong educational framework is key. Our approach is grounded in a shared vision and strategic planning, both inside and outside the classroom.")
Special Program Emphasis
Founding Date: 1912
Grades: PK-12
17235 7th Street
Montverde, FL 34756
(407) 469-2561
Montverde, FL 34756
(407) 469-2561
Rank: #3030.
1st Presbyterian Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
Founding Date: 1913
Grades: PK-K
100 E 7th St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 785-0122
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 785-0122
Rank: #3131.
Cathedral Parish School![Cathedral Parish School Photo]( "Cathedral Parish School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1916
Grades: PK-8
259 Saint George St
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 824-2861
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 824-2861
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Orlando Day Nursery
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1921
Grades: PK-K
626 Lake Dot Cir
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 422-5291
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 422-5291
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Founding Date: 1921
Grades: PK-9
241 Seaview Avenue
Palm Beach, FL 33480
(561) 655-1188
Palm Beach, FL 33480
(561) 655-1188
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Founding Date: 1921
Grades: PK-3
1901 S Flagler Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 832-8815
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 832-8815
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Founding Date: 1921
Grades: PK-8
241 Seaview Ave
Palm Beach, FL 33480
(561) 655-1188
Palm Beach, FL 33480
(561) 655-1188
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Florida average private preschools founding year?
The Florida average private preschools founding year is 1981 for 2026.
What are the private preschools with oldest founding year in Florida?
The top-ranked private preschools in Florida include Trinity Early Learning Center, Bethel Christian Academy and St. John The Evangelist Catholic School.
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