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Job Opening Kindergarten Spanish Teacher

February 17, 2021News, Uncategorized Job Opening by Gina Kelly

Immediate Opening: Kindergarten Spanish Teacher

February 3, 2021From the Director Director's Notes, messy play by Christine Wise

Messy Play (they don’t grow out of it)

Messy play--sometimes you plan it and sometimes it just happens. And I remembered why it was important: social and emotional development, physical development, sensory input all happened in a few minutes. But there were days when I cringed. Days where I had just cleaned up one mess only to find another.

One Family's Co-op Experience at Meridian Hills Cooperative

January 8, 2021Uncategorized by Melissa Ranck

A 5th Year Family’s Experience & How To Enroll

Now in the middle of our family’s fifth year at the school, we can’t say enough about what Meridian Hills has meant for our children or for us as parents. The teachers at Meridian Hills offer an environment where children are free to be themselves as they play and explore, educating them in ways that are developmentally appropriate and, because of the small class sizes, catering to who they are as little learners.

Finches using tools at Meridian Hills Co-op

January 3, 2021Uncategorized Co-oping, Finches, new families by meridianhills

Experiencing Co-op: A New Family’s Perspective

A child-centered learning environment that focused on self-discovery with different materials, emotional wellbeing and guidance, and centered around nature and outdoor play. Two days a week for a few hours was the ideal scenario for my kiddo. Needless to say, my mama heart was bursting with excitement and gratefulness that such a place existed.

September 30, 2020From the Director by Christine Wise

Aggression and the Preschooler

Sometimes they reach the end of their language skills. And patience. The play suddenly turns sour with negative physical interactions, which is every bit of typical and normal for preschoolers. It’s no fun to be the parent of the child that was hurt--and it can be embarrassing to be the parent of the child that was the aggressor. What can you do at home to work through aggressive behavior?

August 31, 2020News by Gina Kelly

Current Openings In Our Classes

August 27, 2020News by Gina Kelly

Job Opening: Kindergarten Teacher

We are hiring a Kindergarten teacher for the 2020-2021 school year. Position Summary: Meridian Hills Cooperative Nursery School and Kindergarten was established in 1960 and the Kindergarten in 2003. It is a non-profit organization where teachers and parents work together to create appropriate programs so that our children grow and thrive emotionally, intellectually, and physically. The Kinderbird Classroom Teacher would […]

August 24, 2020From the Director by Christine Wise

Naming What You Are Experiencing

From our Director, Christine Wise. I came across my copy of the wonderful Feeling Wheel, developed by Gloria Willcox. It’s a great way to drill down and put a name to what you’re experiencing. It’s a tool I used a lot when my kids were little, and likely something I’ll be bringing back out now that we’re all at home […]

July 24, 2020News by Gina Kelly

Meridian Hills Cooperative Reopening Policy for 2020-2021

The Board of Directors and staff of Meridian Hills Cooperative Nursery School & Kindergarten have formed a policy to reopen our school starting in September 2020. These policies and practices will be in place starting August 1, 2020 for any and all gatherings at the school and field trips offsite. We are following the guidelines of Marion County Health Department, […]

June 10, 2020News by meridianhills

Limited Openings in our Kindergarten Class for 2020-2021

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Parent Testimonials

"I love that I am growing in my parent skills and getting to be a part of my child's school journey."

- Crystal S.

"Kids bring their snow clothes, rain boots and other outdoor gear to school because they know they'll be playing outside, rain or shine!"

- Nicole S.

I love watching both my own child and the other children grow and mature over the year. It is so fun to have a lot of the same children in the class from the prior year.

- Caitlin H.

"I feel like the education, teachers, and other parents have all helped me to grown in my strength and confidence as a parent."

- Chloe H.

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