Mary Meyer School has been educating children through purposeful play since 1943. The School was founded as Pine Grove Preschool by a group of parents who were passionate about finding a higher quality preschool for their children.

Under the guidance of Mary Meyer, an extraordinary teacher who directed the school until her retirement, the school became well known for offering a nurturing environment that inspires children to encounter the world with joy, curiosity and confidence.

Mary Meyer School is consistently driven by a forward-thinking parent community who believes in taking care of the school for future generations. In 1966 a group of parents purchased the row house that still serves as its charming schoolhouse. That same group of parents provided a no-interest loan to the school — that has since been paid off — to minimize the financial burden of that purchase. Years later, another forward-thinking group of parents raised an extraordinary amount of capital to completely renovate the back half of the schoolhouse. A dedicated parent community continues to invest in the School, educators, and staff to ensure a meaningful Mary Meyer School experience for generations to come.

Each year alumni students are welcomed back to the school as parents--a tribute to the enduring legacy of Mary Meyer School. We look forward to the day that their children’s children enter our doors.

​As families step beyond their years in the schoolhouse, they carry a piece of Mary Meyer School with them. We hope they find inspiration from it every single day.