School Hunting? Check This List Of Preschools In Manila

Disclaimer: All tuition fee costs are based on Smart Parenting’s research and information gathering. Other expenses not included and disclosed can be double checked with the schools.

It's the hunt season again! School hunting, that is.

If you are looking for preschools in Manila or schools that offer preschool programs, we definitely got your back. We've rounded up a list for you and with tuition fee, too!

List of Preschools in Manila

Maya Forest Preschool Manila

Tucked in natural forest surroundings at the heart of Manila, Maya Forest Preschool Manila takes pride in its nature-based, play-oriented, educational approach when it comes to learning and discovery. There are no homeworks or tests, just play, hands-on activities, and experiential learning. The school believes that children learn best when their whole bodies are engaged, or simply put, learning by doing. This inclusive school is also happy to welcome children with various disabilities.

Maya Forest Preschool offers the following classes (including free play, storytelling, indoor activities, forest skill learning, and snack time): 

Wanderers (age 2)
Explorers (age 3)
Rangers (age 4)
Kinder (age 5).
Location: Balic Balic, Sampaloc Manila
Phone Number: (0917) 830-6454
Email address: mayaforestpreschool@gmail.com
Tuition Fee: Ranges from P98,230 to P124,450

Cambridge Preschool - Binondo

Cambridge Preschool is a progressive school that promotes experiential learning rather than just reading and memorizing. Their methodology follows PBEM (Project Based Ecological Model) where learning happens when children participate in a variety of activities designed to bring out the best in them. Academic subjects such as Math, Reading, and English are all integrated into the routine and school activities.They have programs for Toddlers, Junior Nursery, Senior Nursery, and Kinder. 
Location: Unit 201, State Center Condominium, Juan Luna Street, Binondo
Contact number: (0906) 480 5960
Email address: binondo@cambridge.com.ph
Annual tuition fee ranges from P157,100 to P193,400

Integrated Early Wisdom Learning Center

Integrated Early Wisdom Learning Center offers high-quality education which utilizes eclectic method with Montessori Approach. Relatively the most affordable school in San Andres, Manila, it has preschool and gradeschool programs as well as one-on-one tutorial classes. School starts on July 17, 2024 for preschool.
Location: 2468 Topacio St. San Andres Bukid, Manila, Philippines
Phone number: (0927) 911-4623
Email address: earlywisdom@gmail.com
Annual tuition fee starts at P33,250 for Kinder (inclusive of books and P1,000 discount)

Little Children's School Manila

A preschool and an early intervention school that believes in inclusive education, Little Children's School Manila supports the use of child-centered approach, tapping into the different learning styles. The school “recognizes and celebrates the unique potential of every child, including those who are learning-challenged. Using the child-centered approach, and applying Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences, the school supports the holistic development of your little ones, based on their own learning needs, abilities and interests.” They also offer extra-curricular activities like ballet, gymnastics, taekwondo, and voice lessons. Their regular programs are as follows:
Sunshine (Nursery): 3 years and 1 month to 4 years old
Braveheart (Kinder): 4 years and 1 month to 5 years old
Champ (Prep): 5 years and 1 month to 6 years old
Location: LCSM Bldg. 1621 Maceda St. Brgy. 497, Sampaloc, Manila
Phone Number: (02) 8562-5401
Email address: info@manila.littlechildrenschool.com
Tuition Fee: Rates are discussed in person, best time to visit is during weekdays between 8am-3pm.

Aguinaldo International School

Aguinaldo International School has the following programs for preschool:
Nursery: 3-4 years old
Kinder: 4-5 years old
Prep: 5-6 years old
The school believes that “early development occurs best in an enriched environment where each child is encouraged and challenged but neither hurried nor hindered. They work independently at times and in cooperative groups at other times.” The school provides ‘traditional’, ‘progressive’ and ‘emergent’ teaching approaches where they offer academic head start when they enter Grade 1; help children to develop social skills and higher-level thinking; and make the children develop their own areas of interest, in pursuit of love for learning
Location: 918 Gonzales St, Paco Manila
Phone number: (02) 8521 2710 local 5414
Email address: aismanila@gmail.com | ais.frontoffice@ais.edu.ph
Annual tuition fee and miscellaneous fees start at P82,000. 

God’s Grace Preschool

A preschool since 1958 which can support your child’s academic needs, particularly advanced reading, God’s Grace Preschool guarantees to make your children more competitive and confident. The school seeks to “redefine educational excellence by offering a holistic curriculum supported by a healthy community culture on a thriving and sustainable campus.”
Location: 2353 Callejon 7 Del Pan St, Sta Ana, Manila
Phone number: (0917) 571-9044
Email address: decena_ced@yahoo.com
Annual tuition fee for Nursery starts at P25, 000 (miscellaneous fees and books not included)

Bright Beginner’s Learning School

Bright Beginner’s Learning School offers preschool programs for Nursery 1 and 2, as well as Kindergarten for children whose ages are 3-5. Toddler classes are for children who are aged 2.5-3 years old. They also offer academic tutorials from preschool to grade school. They are proud of their state-of-the-art classrooms and modern facilities equipped with CCTV cameras.
Location: 1007 Batanes St., Brgy 555 Sampaloc Manila
Phone number: 0995 961-3266
For tuition fee rates and enrollment inquiries, parents are advised to visit the school on weekdays, 8am-4pm.

Chiang Kai Shek College

The first institution of higher learning in the Philippines founded by overseas Chinese-Filipinos, Chiang Kai Shek College (CKSC) offers education in all levels from preschool to graduate school. They offer Montessori approach for Nursery, Pre-K and Kindergarten. Moreover, CKSC has another preschool division known as Wong Chun Seng Memorial Preschool, which offers progressive and developmentally appropriate approach to learning in a traditional school setting. 

Location: 1274 Padre Algue St, Tondo, Manila
Phone Number:  (0917) 650-6489
Email address: info@cksc.edu.ph
Annual fee for traditional program starts at P95, 000.00 while the Montessori program starts at 146,000.

St. Lucy Integrated School of Manila

The school's vision is "to pursue excellence in academic knowledge, skills and behavior of each student through a strong-reading based curriculum; development of critical and creative thinking skills at all levels, and impart positive values that promote respect and non-violence." They offer both preschool and gradeschool programs.
Location: 2608 Bautista St. corner Vito Cruz, Malate, Santa Ana Manila
Phone number: (02) 8251-3711
Email: stlucyism2000@gmail.com
Monthly tuition fee for toddler playschool program starts at P3,000. For registration and enrollment, kindly visit the school on weekdays from 9am-4pm: bring your child, his/her birth certificate and 2x2 picture.

St. Jude Catholic School

The Early Childhood Department (ECD) of St. Jude Catholic School offers a half-day (morning and afternoon) program for children. They have three levels: Nursery, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten catering to children aged 3 to 5 years old. Run by the Philippine Central Province of the Society of the Divine Word in San Miguel, Manila, Saint Jude Catholic School is a private Catholic co-educational, Chinese-Filipino institution.

Located adjacent to the Malacañang Palace, the school has early childhood education programs which include Chinese Pre-Reading, Chinese Language Arts, and Chinese Number Work for Pre-K and Chinese Pre-Reading, Chinese Language Arts, and Chinese Penmanship for Kinder.
Location: 327 Ycaza, San Miguel, Manila, 1005 Metro Manila
Phone number: (02) 8735-6386
Annual tuition fee ranges from P94,848 to P103,940

Holy Trinity Academy of Manila

A Catholic co-educational parochial school, Holy Trinity Academy of Manila offers basic education from preschool to senior high school. The school is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila Educational System (RCAMES), an educational system and a group of catholic and parochial schools. They are offering athletic scholarships and discounts to solo parents, alumni, and those enrolling with siblings. They also offer other incentives for the school year 2024-2025.
Location: Balic-Balic, Calabash Rd, Sampaloc, Maynila, 1008 Kalakhang Maynila
Phone number: (02) 8731-0743 loc 107 | (0966) 548-5440 | (0928)151-4622
Tuition Fee starts at P34,087 for Kinder (still subject to change) Pre-encounter for ages 3-5 years old begins May 28.

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