Learn about our parent-child and cooperative programs for the school year and summer camp.

The information below is for our 2023-2024 school year. To inquire about openings in the current school year, please email membership@mvpns.org.

Note about COVID-19: We are committed to keeping our students and community safe and healthy. To see our 2023-2024 COVID-19 rules and protocols, including mask rules, click here.

Parent and Child Program

Parents attend class with their child once a week. The child must be of age by September 1st to attend. The school year runs from September through May.

Children reading a book together

Toddlers (15 months old by 9/1 and walking: child’s birthdate falls between 9/2/2021 - 6/1/2022)

The Toddler program allows parents to share in their child’s first school experience.

Toddler

Thursdays

3:00-5:00 PM

Toddler's Program Details »

Cooperative Programs

Parents participate in the classroom about one day per week. MVPNS offers monthly events including socials and educational lectures covering topics ranging from early childhood development to parenting strategies to kindergarten preparedness. Families take on roles and attend events that benefit the community. The child must be of age by September 1st to attend. The school year runs from September through May.

children playing in school garden

Twos / Young Threes

(2 years old by 9/1 child’s birthdate falls between 9/2/2020 - 9/1/2021) *Birthdate must be before 3/1/2021 to join optional 3rd day

A warm and inviting start to nursery school, children begin exploring a new environment and build cornerstones of social-emotional development.

2-3 years	MON/WED	8:55-11:25 AM
2-3 years	TUE/THU	8:55-11:25 AM
2.5-4 years	FRI	8:55-11:25 AM (optional 3rd day)

Co-op 2/Y3's Program Details »

Threes / Young Fours

(2 years and 9 months old by 9/1 child’s birthdate falls between 9/2/2019 - 12/1/2020) *Birthdate must be before 3/1/2021 to join optional 3rd day

Children have a safe and supportive environment where they can develop a sense of trust with teachers (and other adults) and be with other children.

2.9-4 years	TUE/THU	8:55-11:45 AM
2.5-4 years	FRI	8:55-11:25 AM (optional 3rd day)

Co-op 3/Y4's Program Details »

Three and a Half to Fives

(3 years and 6 months old by 9/1: child’s birthdate falls between 9/2/2018 - 3/1/2020)

Children build on the foundation from prior preschool years. Play remains a focus, but curiosity about writing, letters, and counting start to take root.

3.5-5 years

MON/WED/FRI

8:55-11:45 AM

Co-op 3-5 Program Details »

Summer Camp

Every June, we hold four weekly sessions of summer camp for current students after the school year ends. (3 days per week)

child enjoying water play

Programs and Classes