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Tulsa features a variety of preschools with a range of learning approaches.
Montessori
Children learn directly from the environment and from other children rather than from the teacher. No
textbooks are provided and seldom will two or more children study the same subject at the same time.
Available in Tulsa at:
Undercroft Montessori School
3745 S. Hudson Ave.
622-2890
Reggio Emilia
The Reggio Emilia approach to education teaches through enhancing and facilitating a child’s construction of his or her own powers of thinking through the combination of expressive, communicative and cognitive languages.
Available in Tulsa at:
Riverfield Country Day School
2433 W. 61st St. S.
446-3553
Lutheran
Children learn the teachings of Christian-based and Bible stories. The curriculum is modeled through Christian values and faith-filled activities.
Available in Tulsa at:
First Lutheran Church
1244 S. Utica Ave.
582-0917
Episcopal
Episcopal preschools value the total development of the child through intellectual, spiritual, social, emotional and physical learning-based teachings. Teachings are geared toward providing a positive, Christian environment in which children learn to approach situations in a global rather than a sequential manner.
Available in Tulsa at:
Trinity Episcopal Day School
222 E. Fifth St.
582-2556
Catholic
Preschools emphasize teachings through prayer, religious instruction, liturgies and daily interaction.
Available in Tulsa at:
Saint Bernard’s Catholic Church Preschool
4001 E. 101st St.
299-9432
Non-denominational Christian
Teachings of Christian love and Biblical principles are typically included in all aspects of preschool programs. Similar to Baptist traditions, schools incorporate Bible stories, art, Bible verses, songs and character studies to help children learn the foundational history of Christianity.
Available in Tulsa at:
Metro Christian Academy
6363 S. Trenton Ave.
745-9868
Jewish
Preschools often incorporate Jewish culture and history through teachings and daily activities. Daily Hebrew teachings are commonly introduced to children along with core curriculum academics.
Available in Tulsa at:
Mizel Jewish Community Day School
2021 E. 71st St.
494-0953
Unitarian
Preschools often teach liberal religious tradition and encourage individuals to have open minds through a wide range of beliefs and practices. Children are taught to be respectful of other human beings.
Available in Tulsa at:
Channing Day School
2952 S. Peoria Ave.
742-6731
