The average private preschool in Florida was founded around 1982 (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 Private 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.
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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The Florida average private preschools founding year is 1982 for 2026.
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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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