MECE Preschool (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 121 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,000
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Methodist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	MECE Preschool
Pre-K	112
Kind	9

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1973

Summer School Offered

Yes

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School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

121 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Average Class Size

10 students

List of Courses Offered

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Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,000

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Tuition Notes

$275 Non Refundable Registration Fee

Summer Program Cost

$200

Summer Program Cost Notes

Also, a $50 registration fee per child

Admissions Director

Cathy Herschelman

Admissions Associate

[email protected]

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

and SportsMusic

Spanish

Arts and Music Programs:

Art

School Notes

Established in 1973, Methodist Early Childhood Education (MECE) Preschool and Kindergarten is a non-profit school operating on the East Campus of the First United Methodist Church of Boca Raton.

MECE seeks to promote the child`s spiritual, physical, intellectual, and social-emotional maturity in an atmosphere which reflects basic religious values common to both the Methodist Church and other Christian religions.The program provides appropriate developmental activities for each child in the areas of language arts, math, science, art, music, and physical education. The MECE teacher endeavors to emphasize the worth and dignity of the individual child and spiritual growth through educational and engaging activities.

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How much does MECE Preschool cost?

MECE Preschool's tuition is approximately $6,000 for private students and $200 for summer students.

Does MECE Preschool offer a summer program?

Yes, MECE Preschool offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

When is the application deadline for MECE Preschool?

The application deadline for MECE Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Boca Raton, FL is $23,364 for elementary schools and $22,938 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Boca Raton, FL is 68% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).