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Pricing guide · Updated June 13, 2026

How much does preschools cost in Long Beach?

Real preschools pricing in Long Beach, CA, drawn from the 9 companies we rank on actual Google reviews. Published starting prices run from $700 to $900. Below is the full breakdown, what drives the number, and how to get a fair quote.

$700typical starting price
$800median across the field
$900higher-end / larger jobs

Based on published starting prices from 9 preschools in Long Beach, CA. Cityvetted analysis, updated June 13, 2026.

In Long Beach, the lowest published starting price among our top-ranked preschools comes from Great Beginnings Preschool at $700, while Wee Care Montessori Center sits at the higher end near $900. That $200 spread usually reflects scope rather than quality: the cheaper number often covers a smaller or simpler job. Most of these companies quote after a visit.

What top-rated preschools in Long Beach charge

Starting prices published by the highest-scoring companies in our Long Beach ranking. Use these as a baseline, then get a firm quote for your specific job.

CompanyRatingTypical pricing
Nature's Edge Child Development Center5.0 ★$800 to $1,200 per month
Great Beginnings Preschool5.0 ★$700 to $1,000 per month
Kidz First Academy5.0 ★$750 to $1,100 per month
Edgewater Preschool Long Beach, CA5.0 ★$800 to $1,200 per month
Little Owl School5.0 ★$700 to $1,000 per month
Belmont Shore Children's Center4.6 ★$800 to $1,200 per month
Wee Care Montessori Center4.7 ★$900 to $1,300 per month
Oak Tree Preschool & Kindergarten4.5 ★$800 to $1,200 per month
St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool Long Beach4.3 ★$700 to $1,000 per month

What drives the price of preschools in Long Beach

Two preschools can quote the same job and land hundreds of dollars apart, because the price is set less by the company than by the work itself. For preschools, the factors that move the number most are:

Before you compare quotes, write down your version of each of these. When every preschools prices the identical scope, the cheapest bid is finally a real deal rather than a different, smaller job in disguise.

Frequently asked questions

How much does preschools cost in Long Beach?

Across the 9 preschools we rank in Long Beach, CA, published starting prices run from $700 (Great Beginnings Preschool) up to $900 (Wee Care Montessori Center), with the middle of the field near $800. Your final cost depends on the scope and size of the job and the grade of materials used, so treat these as a floor and get a firm quote for your specific job.

Why do preschools prices vary so much in Long Beach?

Two quotes for the "same" job often price different work. For preschools, the biggest drivers are the scope and size of the job, the grade of materials used, permits and inspections where they apply, how accessible the work area is. A low number is frequently a quote that quietly left one of these out, which is why the spread between our cheapest and priciest pick here is $200.

How do I get an accurate preschools quote in Long Beach?

Write down exactly what you want done, hand the identical scope to two or three preschools, and insist on an itemized estimate rather than a lump sum. For anything beyond a basic service call, a real bid needs eyes on the job, not a number over the phone.

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