Tollhouse Preschool was organized in 1985 to provide quality childcare for children.
We are conveniently located in Merrimack, NH right off exit 11.
The program serves children 6 weeks to 12 years old and is fully licensed through the NH Bureau of Child Care Standards and Licensing.
Tollhouse Preschool is dedicated to offering a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children to learn.
Our programs are developmentally appropriate and encourage children to freely explore their environment.
Our staff is well-trained and educated and creates an environment that encourages children to develop socially, physically, and intellectually.
Tollhouse Preschool is committed to establishing a safe and healthy environment for children which learning is facilitated.
The classroom environment will be non-threatening, well-staffed, predictable, and consistent, whereby offering stability and security.
It will have clearly defined limits that will be reinforced in a positive manner.
It will be cheerful and diverse in its example of culture and personality.
Above all, it will encourage play and discovery that is vital to the development of the whole child.
Teachers recognize the important part they play in maintaining environment through their awareness and attention to details of safety, through their open exchange of information and ideas through their recognition of the importance of center-wide cooperation, and through avocation of improvement and change where necessary.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
49 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 17%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
49:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Tollhouse Preschool?
The application deadline for Tollhouse Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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