General School Information
- School Address: 2195 Brandywyn Ln, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
- Director name: Jessi Feld, Assistant Director of Student Services
- School contact information (email): jfeld@d102.org
- School contact information (phone number): 847-955-3501
- School Website: https://www.d102.org/meridian-early-learning-center/
- Days & Hours of Operation:
- Monday-Thursday
- AM: 8:30am - 11:00am
- PM: 12:30pm - 3:00pm
- Fridays - Family Events and Parent Roundtables 2x per month on Fridays
Philosophy/General Purpose
The mission of the Meridian Early Childhood program is to provide a comprehensive, child-centered learning environment that supports each child’s growth through developmentally appropriate, play-based experiences.
Our program prides itself on its inclusive model of education with a continuum of services that ensures all students have access to a child-centered learning environment with same-aged peers. Each classroom is supported by an early childhood teacher additionally certified in Special Education and English Language Acquisition, a classroom assistant, and a related service team (speech and language pathologist, occupational therapist, and social worker). Our early childhood team works together to provide meaningful services and support to children in their least restrictive environment.
Children attend the Early Childhood Program for 2 ½ hours per day, 4 days per week (Monday-Thursday) in the morning (AM) or afternoon (PM) session. Family Events and Parent Roundtables take place twice per month on Fridays.
Students
- Student/Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Student Age Range: 3-5 years old
- Toilet Training Policy: No, all students are welcome and we support families who are working on potty training.
The Classroom
- Class Size: Max. of 18, 2-3 adults in the classroom
- Curriculum: Creative Curriculum
Registration + Tuition
- Date that registration begins: Opened in January
- Registration Information: https://www.d102.org/meridian-early-learning-center/join-our-program/
- Tuition/Rates:
- Students who receive special education services or qualify as At Risk based on our monthly developmental screenings attend for free and receive free transportation. Community peers without any identified needs pay tuition. Tuition is $4,000 for the school year, prorated based on student enrollment date.
Additional Information
- Accreditation: https://www.d102.org/meridian-early-learning-center/
- Other Information: District 102 provides free, monthly screenings for all children in our community. This helps us identify as many students as possible who may need early intervention. There is no obligation to join the program if you attend a free screening.