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Preschools & Weekday Early Education in Birmingham, Jefferson & Shelby
Church weekday programs, kindergartens and early-learning centers that stop before first grade.
How many preschools & weekday early education in Jefferson and Shelby counties take the CHOOSE Act?
2 of the 21 preschools & weekday early education in our directory are on ALDOR's participating-school list dated October 23, 2026. First Class Pre-K is free for 4-year-olds where a site holds a classroom; child care help comes from DHR's subsidy program and Childcare Resources.
21
Private schools in this view2
On ALDOR's CHOOSE Act participating list403
Students reported in the federal survey18
Enroll pre-K children0
Teach through grade 12$7,000
CHOOSE Act ESA per enrolled studentBy community
Preschools & Weekday Early Education: Hoover, Vestavia Hills & Cahaba Heights
6 schools · 1 on the CHOOSE list
Browse →Preschools & Weekday Early Education: Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby
5 schools · 1 on the CHOOSE list
Browse →Preschools & Weekday Early Education: Gardendale, Forestdale, Pinson & North Jefferson
3 schools · 0 on the CHOOSE list
Browse →Preschools & Weekday Early Education: Bessemer, Hueytown, Fairfield & McCalla
3 schools · 0 on the CHOOSE list
Browse →All 21 preschools & weekday early education
| School | Type | Community | Grades | CHOOSE Act | Students (federal survey) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabaster Weekday Early Education Program 903 3rd Ave N.W, Alabaster 35007 | Christian Schools | Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby | PK-K | Not on list | 70 |
| Ardent Preschool & Daycare 25 Southlake Ln, Hoover 35244 | Christian Schools | Hoover, Vestavia Hills & Cahaba Heights | PK-K | Not on list | 3 |
| Ascension Episcopal Kindergarten 1912 Canyon Rd, Vestavia Hills 35216 | Christian Schools | Hoover, Vestavia Hills & Cahaba Heights | PK-K | Not on list | 8 |
| Chase Learning Center and Daycare 330 Canyon Park Dr, Pelham 35124 | Christian Schools | Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby | PK-K | Not on list | 9 |
| Child Enrichment Center 805 Crest Dr, Gardendale 35071 | Christian Schools | Gardendale, Forestdale, Pinson & North Jefferson | PK-K | Not on list | 30 |
| Dunnam's Private School 811 Glenn Rd, Bessemer 35022 | Christian Schools | Bessemer, Hueytown, Fairfield & McCalla | PK-K | Not on list | 10 |
| First Baptist Church Trussville 128 N Chalkville Rd, Trussville 35173 | Christian Schools | Trussville & Leeds | PK-K | Not on list | 20 |
| First Baptist Church-pinson 4036 Spring St, Pinson 35126 | Christian Schools | Gardendale, Forestdale, Pinson & North Jefferson | PK-K | Not on list | 10 |
| God's House Kindergarten 4660 Caldwell Mill Rd, Birmingham 35243 | Christian Schools | Hoover, Vestavia Hills & Cahaba Heights | PK-K | ✓ Participating | 16 |
| God's Kids Learning Academy 8361 Old Hwy 31, Morris 35116 | Christian Schools | Gardendale, Forestdale, Pinson & North Jefferson | PK-K | Not on list | 7 |
| Green Valley Baptist Church 1815 Patton Chapel Rd, Hoover 35226 | Christian Schools | Hoover, Vestavia Hills & Cahaba Heights | PK-K | Not on list | 13 |
| Montessori Kids Universe Homewood 2041 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, Birmingham 35242 | Independent Schools | US-280 Corridor & Oak Mountain | K | Not on list | 102 |
| Noah's Park Weekday Early Education 5700 Deerfoot Pkwy, Trussville 35173 | Independent Schools | Trussville & Leeds | PK-K | Not on list | 10 |
| Primrose School of Riverwoods 501 Riverwoods Ct, Helena 35080 | Independent Schools | Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby | PK-K | Not on list | 45 |
| River & Cape Montessori School 534 Industrial Rd, Alabaster 35007 | Independent Schools | Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby | PK-K | ✓ Participating | 6 |
| Riverchase United Methodist Day School 1953 Old Montgomery Hwy, Hoover 35244 | Christian Schools | Hoover, Vestavia Hills & Cahaba Heights | PK-K | Not on list | 15 |
| St. Mark United Methodist Kindergarten 2901 Columbiana Rd, Birmingham 35216 | Christian Schools | Hoover, Vestavia Hills & Cahaba Heights | PK-K | Not on list | 7 |
| The Crossing Church 5990 Mcashan Dr, McCalla 35111 | Christian Schools | Bessemer, Hueytown, Fairfield & McCalla | K | Not on list | 10 |
| Trinity Outreach Ministries 8916 Pkwy E, Birmingham 35206 | Christian Schools | Crestwood, Avondale, East Lake & Irondale | PK-K | Not on list | 2 |
| Triumphant Child Care Center 1431 13th Ave N, Bessemer 35020 | Christian Schools | Bessemer, Hueytown, Fairfield & McCalla | K | Not on list | 2 |
| Westwood Baptist Weekday Edu Ministry 1155 Alabaster Blvd, Alabaster 35007 | Christian Schools | Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby | PK-K | Not on list | 8 |
What a CHOOSE Act flag on a listing means
| It means | It doesn't mean |
|---|---|
| The school appears on ALDOR's participating list dated October 23, 2026 | Every applicant to that school will be awarded an ESA |
| The $7,000 ESA can pay its tuition and listed fees | The ESA covers uniforms, athletics or aftercare there |
| The school is accredited or in process, as ALDOR determined | We have verified the school's tuition or seats |
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