Merri-Loo Community Preschool
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 (2021)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Students: 35 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,800
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Merri-Loo Community Preschool places among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
| School Type | Early Childhood / Day Care |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten |
| Year Founded | 1968 |
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) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $1,800 |
| 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.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Merri-Loo Community Preschool is Ny Youth Development Center/sysc (3.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Learn As We Play Child Care Center (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- GoffstownLearn As We Play Child Care CenterAlternative SchoolGrades: PK-K | 6 students
1.6 miles
276 Goffstown Back Road
Goffstown, NH 03045
(603) 668-3674 1.6 PK-K
6 - GoffstownEducare Daycare & Learning CenterDaycare / PreschoolGrades: PK-K | 47 students
2.1 miles
379 Goffstown Back Rd
Goffstown, NH 03045
(603) 627-3392 2.1 PK-K
47 - GoffstownMontessori Children's GardenMontessori SchoolGrades: PK-K | 8 students
2.9 miles
36 N Mast St
Goffstown, NH 03045
(603) 384-3404 2.9 PK-K
8 - ManchesterEager Beaver Child Care & Learning CenterDaycare / PreschoolGrades: PK-K | 22 students
3 miles
722 Mast Rd
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 669-6277 3 PK-K
22 - BedfordBedford Montessori School IncMontessori SchoolGrades: PK-K | 41 students
3.5 miles
24 Tirrell Hill Rd
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 627-9545 3.5 PK-K
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