Merri-Loo Community Preschool was incorporated in 1968 and is a private, non-profit, cooperative organization serving the Goffstown area.
Each of our two classes (Nursery- 3 yr olds & PreK- 4 yr olds) has a Head Teacher and an Assistant Teacher.
Nursery meets 2 days pre week (Tu/Th) and PreK meets 3 days per week (M/W/F).
A Board of Directors, composed of Merri-Loo parents, administers the school.
Merri-Loo is fully licensed by the State of New Hampshire.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,800
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Merri-Loo Community Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Services offered through Glen Lake Kindergarten
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
Average Class Size
17 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
no dress code
no dress code
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Yearly rates vary depending on program.
Coop rates are also available in which parents take a job (usually 5 hrs p/mth) in exchange for discounted tuition. Please call for more information.
Admissions Director
Lorraine Cottle
School Notes
- Merri-Loo Community Preschool was incorporated in 1968 and is a private, non-profit, cooperative organization serving the Goffstown area. Each of our two classes (Nursery- 3 yr olds & PreK- 4 yr olds) has a Head Teacher and an Assistant Teacher. Nursery meets 2 days pre week (Tu/Th) and PreK meets 3 days per week (M/W/F).
- A Board of Directors, composed of Merri-Loo parents, administers the school. Merri-Loo is fully licensed by the State of New Hampshire.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Merri-Loo Community Preschool cost?
Merri-Loo Community Preschool's tuition is approximately $1,800 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Merri-Loo Community Preschool?
The application deadline for Merri-Loo Community Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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