Children's Day In
Children’s Day In is both a Nursery School for children
9 months to 3 years and a Traditional Preschool for 3, 4 and 5 year olds, here at Meridian Street. We operate on the traditional school year calendar (mid-August through May). Our facility is open from
9 am to 2:30 pm, Tuesday–Friday during the school year. There’s lots more information below and be sure to watch our virtual tour for more information or contact our DIRECTOR of Children’s Day In , with any questions. We’re looking forward to getting to know you!
Now Hiring!
We are looking for energetic, fun, and reliable nursery school caregivers & preschool teachers with related background or experience please submit your resume for consideration of this part-time position. Consistent availability and reliability are
a must. Awesome Meridian Kessler neighborhood community school
specializing in kids 9 months to 5 years..
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• Loving, caring, responsible,
reliable, and FUN!
• Available any combination of
Tuesday through Friday from
approximately 8:45 am–2:45 pm​
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Contact the CDI DIRECTOR
Are you ready to get started? We are ready and waiting! Here is a bit more information:
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Which class is right for my child? READ THIS to pick the perfect one
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Tell me a little more about the program! HERE are some FAQ’s
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CONTACT US to set up a personal family tour at your convenience
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Download a copy of the CDI handbook HERE
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Current COVID policy
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Our BITING policy
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We’d love for you to join us! Read these registration instructions.
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2024-25 CALENDAR (important dates)
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next year (2025-26) TENTATIVE calendar
2025-2026 School Year Registration, open to the public/new families on February 1st!
All spots are on a first-come, first-served basis and all placements are based on the director's discretion. Please read the wait list policy below. (enrollment updates for the 25-26 school year are posted periodically)
Enrollment Update (as of 2/11/2025 for the 2025-26 school year):
Adjustments may be made to cut off dates and some classes may not be available at the discretion of the director. Please note that all registrations are just a request for a class and not a guarantee of placement. Confirmations will be sent asap via email.
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Lambs (9mos by 8/1)
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Bumblebees (12mos by 4/1* please note cut off change). ALMOST FULL: 2 days/week only and must include a Friday.
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Ducklings (2 by 12/31). ALMOST FULL: 2 days/week only and must include a Friday.
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Teddy Bears (2 by 7/1* please note cut off change).ALMOST FULL: 2 days/week only and must include a Friday.
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Butterflies (3 by 12/31)
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Preschool/Pre-K (potty trained, 3, 4 and 5 year olds): May 2021 and younger only. Oldest group FULL.
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Fun Fridays (add on day for Preschool/Pre-K): FULL (see above for waitlist policy)
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There is a $150 registration fee per child for each school year. Every class is $160/mo for each day of the week for 10 months. (For example: if your child attends Bees on Wednesdays and Fridays, your tuition would be $320/mo or $3200/yr; If your child attends a preschool class that meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays your tuition would be $480/mo or $4800/yr).
Please proceed to the ONLINE REGISTRATION PLATFORM to provide us with your child’s information, parent information as well as the required $150 registration fee. If you are a new family—also please submit these two PDF'S electronically:
(in addition to the online form) so complete family information can accurately be placed into the system.
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Required Forms (due before the first day of each school year):
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Emergency Form (one per family, updated annually)
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Health Form (one per child, updated annually)
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Child Profile (one per child, updated annually)
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Allergy Alert (FAAP–only needed if your child has KNOWN allergies)
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Easy Pay (preferred option for future payments) ​​