Draft:Merryhill School
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Comment: The draft article has been improved by reducing the promotional tone, but the only new source - the Bahrain sale - does not mention Merryhill, and so we are left with one key source - the NY Times - and some passing references. The encyclopedia.com is an aggregating source, perhaps drawn from the Philadelphia Business Journal. Under WP:SIRS we need more robust, multiple, in-depth and independent sourcing. ChrysGalley (talk) 21:30, 9 October 2025 (UTC)
| Merryhill School | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Type | Private school |
| Established | 1949 |
| Grades | Preschool–8th grade |
| Accreditation | NAEYC, Western Association of Schools and Colleges and Cognia (education) |
| Locations | Multiple (CA, CO, NV, TX) |
| Parent | Spring Education Group |
| Website | merryhillschool |
Merryhill School is a group of private preschools, elementary, and middle schools in the United States.
History
[edit]The first Merryhill School opened in 1949 in Sacramento, California. The original campus began as a church annex and served five preschool-aged children. The organization opened two additional locations offering preschool and elementary education.[1]
In the late 1970s, the schools were acquired by former public school superintendent Dr. Donald Leisey who expanded the network and introduced before- and after-school programs. By 1980, the school expanded to over 20 locations in California, including the addition of middle school grades at the flagship campus.[2]
Merryhill was acquired in 1989 by Rocking Horse Child Care Center, Inc. The organization was renamed to Nobel Learning Communities in 1993 and later Nobel Learning Communities in 1998.[3] In 2018, Nobel Learning Communities, including Merryhill School, was acquired by Spring Education Group, a national network of private schools.[4][5]
Accreditation
[edit]Several Merryhill preschools are accredited by National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).[6] Elementary and middle school campuses are listed in the Western Accrediting Commission for Schools (WASC) [7][8] and Cognia directories.[9][10]
Campus openings and relocations
[edit]In April 2013, the Roseville Planning Commission approved Merryhill's relocation to 1115 Orlando Avenue, converting a former offer building into a K-8 campus.[11]
In January 2017, a Merryhill Preschool opened in Aurora, Colorado, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5678 S. Himalaya Street.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "Our History". Merryhill School. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ Reed, Sally (1985-04-14). "THE LEARNINFG SOCIETY; SCHOOLS THAT TURN A PROFIT". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ "Nobel Learning Communities Inc | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ "Investcorp Announces Sale of Nobel Learning Communities". InvestCorp.com. August 1, 2018.
- ^ Writer, Staff (2018-08-01). "Bahrain's Investcorp sells US private education provider - Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More". Retrieved 2025-09-02.
- ^ "NAEYC Member Portal". my.naeyc.org. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ "ACS WASC Directory of Schools" (PDF). July 1, 2023.
- ^ "ACS WASC Commission – Accrediting Commission for Schools". directory.acswasc.org. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ Pages, Texas School. "Best Middle COGNIA Schools in Arlington". Texas School Pages. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ "Cognia". home.cognia.org. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ "PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING". April 25, 2013.
- ^ SENTINEL, THE (2017-02-02). "YOUR NEWS: New Merryhill Preschool opens in Aurora". Sentinel Colorado. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
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