Summary

Contact Info

Merrimack Early Education Program
Reeds Ferry Elementary School 15 Lyons Rd.
Merrimack , NH 03054
Tel: (603) 424-6215

Director: Sheila Demers
sheila.demers@merrimack.k12.nh.us

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Application Information

Applications accepted

After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school

Wait list

Yes

Deadline for applications

Rolling

Key Statistics

Total enrollment

75

Student/teacher ratio

3:1

Age cutoff for enrollment

3 years

Extended day

No

School year

9/3/2009 - 6/20/2010

Summer Program

-1/-1/-1 - -1/-1/-1

Survey Information

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment

75

Student/teacher ratio

3:1

Established

2004

% of teachers with:

- Bachelors

100%

- Masters

100%

- Teaching credentials

100%

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

- Private bus service available

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- 8:45 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year

No

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

Yes

Affiliated with a religious institution

No

Some experience serving children with special needs	Yes
• We are a school district preschool program designed to meet the needs of children with special needs in a integrated preschool environment. Our staff includes speech pathologists, occupational and physical therapists.

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children

No

Other Accreditations

NH Dept. of Education

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Playground

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Curriculum and Teaching Approach


Language					YES
Oral language	-		-	-	n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs	-	-		-	n/a
Storybook reading	-	-		-	n/a
Emerging literacy skills	-	-		-	n/a

Cognitive Development					n/a
Math and number sense	-	-		-	YES
Time & space	-		-	-	YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-		-	-	YES
Music	-		-	-	-

Visual arts	-		-	-	YES
Physical activity	-	-		-	YES

Other subjects taught					n/a

Quality of Teaching

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.

Home School Connection

Separation

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school

Discipline, Health and Safety

Food Allergies

- We do not allow certain foods in the classroom

Medications

- we have school nurse

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

We enroll 3 and 4 year olds in our part time preschool programs. Programs meet 2-4 days per week for two and one half hours for the morning or afternoon sesssions.

Calendar Year

School Year

9/3/2009 - 6/20/2010

Summer Program

-1/-1/-1 - -1/-1/-1

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school

There is a wait list for upcoming school year. • Call them

Parent visits tours are: Not necessary

Child interview process: Possible, at school's discretion

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

Notification occurs: Immediately

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 3 years to enroll.

Child must be potty trained to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.