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Merri-Loo Community Preschool

86 Center St Goffstown, NH 03045
Tel: (603) 497-3350
www.merriloo.org
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • 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)
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About the School

  • 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 Facts (26-27)

  • 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)

School Rankings

Merri-Loo Community Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:

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Affordability
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School Facts

School Type
Early Childhood / Day Care
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Services offered through Glen Lake Kindergarten
Year Founded
1968
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Student Body

Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
Average Class Size
17 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
no dress code

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,800
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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
Application URL
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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)
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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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