Merritt College Preschool Practicum

Merritt College Preschool Lab is a working preschool taught by Child Development students under faculty supervision, open to community members ages 3-5. The program emphasizes child-centered, developmentally appropriate practices with a focus on whole-child development through activity centers and rich social experiences.

Philosophy

Child-centered program based on developmentally appropriate practices. Focus on the whole child through activities that nurture growth in cognitive, social, emotional, creative and physical realms. Emphasis on building children's positive self-image in a supportive, trustworthy and interesting environment that gives each child opportunity for a wide variety of experiences. Core elements include quality interaction between teacher and child, and careful observation allowing for emergent curriculum model.

Ages served

3-5 years old; children must be fully potty trained

Hours

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM; follows Merritt College Academic Calendar

Outdoor

Gardening and big body play centers available

Not stated on their website: Tuition/Cost, Teacher-child ratio, Meals/snacks, Full-time vs part-time enrollment options, Waitlist information. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.