While preschool age is typically 3 to 5 years old, Merryhill Preschool on Durango Drive in Southwest Las Vegas welcomes children as young as 6 weeks. We know how much early childhood development matters, which is why our curriculum is built around it. Through the Merryhill Method, our students begin practicing confidence, resilience, and independence to build routines and responsibility that grow with them at every age.

Merryhill Preschool is a top choice for daycare and preschool in Southwest Las Vegas, built on the Merryhill Method. Our teachers turn everyday moments into practice for confidence, resilience, and independence, skills our students will need for elementary school and beyond.

The Merryhill Method is our approach to developing students who are confident, resilient, and increasingly independent. We do that by making students active participants in their learning, not simply recipients of instruction.

What sets Merryhill Preschool of Southwest Las Vegas apart is the Merryhill Method, our approach to helping children build confidence, resilience, and independence through active participation in their learning. Every child is known by name in a warm and nurturing environment by teachers who encourage them to explore, ask questions, and try new things. Merryhill Preschool prepares children for kindergarten and for life.

We understand that reliable care for your child is not a convenience, it is a necessity. Merryhill Preschool of Southwest Las Vegas is open from 7:00 am to 5:45 pm, providing the consistency and flexibility that working families depend on.

Our goal is to ensure every child in our care has access to nourishing, delicious food each day. Families may order lunches online through our partner, NIBLL, or pack a lunch from home. We believe that healthy nutrition is an essential part of a child’s daily development, and we support families in making the choice that works best for them.

We understand that every child develops at their own pace, and potty training is no exception. Our teachers support students at every stage of the potty training journey with patience, encouragement, and consistency. We also partner closely with families to ensure that routines carry over between home and school. Please note that children ages 3 and older are required to be potty trained for enrollment.

Student safety is a top priority at our preschool. It starts with a thorough background-check for all employees. The campus is also completed gated and is patrolled during operational hours and special events by our security guard. All teachers and administration are CPR and First Aid qualified in both adult and pediatrics. The front door requires an individual code for entry and all visitors are required to sign in/out, wear a visitor badge and be escorted while on campus.

Most of our teachers hold a bachelor’s degree or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or are currently pursuing higher education. Every teacher is certified in CPR and First Aid and completes continuing education each year. We also provide annual professional development, so our teachers keep growing and continue giving our students the best possible care and education.

Our families most appreciate the relationships our teachers build with them and the partnership around their child’s learning and development. Every teacher across campus gets to know every child by name, and our families have peace of mind that their child is seen as an individual and feels like they belong. Our families value our sense of community and how we come together to make memories, like at our International Night, community service projects, or Thanksgiving Feasts.

What makes our teachers exceptional is their unique understanding of the private school community. They truly value the close-knit environment we have created and recognize the importance of building meaningful relationships with both our students and their families. Our teachers understand that a child’s education is most successful when families and educators work together. By maintaining open communication and developing strong partnerships with our families, we create a unified team dedicated to supporting each child’s academic, social, and emotional growth.

Our teachers stay connected with families through daily learning reports, the Links 2 Home app, phone calls, and in-person conversations. We also hold parent-teacher conferences twice a year and share report cards three times a year to keep families informed about their child’s progress and development.

Yes. One-third of our teaching team has been with us for more than 13 years, and most of our teachers have taught in the same classroom for more than three years. Each of our school leaders has spent over 20 years serving Merryhill students and families. That consistency gives your child familiar, trusted faces and a team that knows our families well.