Meridian Hills Co-op has been an amazing home for our family the last 5 years. It is so much more than just a preschool. It is a place where children can simply be, without judgment, lofty expectations or unnecessary structure. It's also a place where parents can be involved with the children, teachers and other parents and ultimately learn along with the children. Our family has experienced all the classes Meridian Hills Co-op has to offer and we have loved our experiences from playing in the mud, sledding down the hill, rolling tires in the playground, visiting a stable, the orchards, the creamery, farmers market, IMA, Peewinkles Puppet Studio, seeing the Nutcracker and other shows and so much more. If you want a place that is more than just a school, that can offering enriching experiences not just for your children but for your whole family, then I suggest you look no further than Meridian Hillls Co-op.

My daughter currently attends MHCNS. The first day we visited the school to take a tour, she was instantly engaged and actively participated in the activities taking place in the classrooms. I knew from that moment, this was the school for our family. I appreciate the engagement of the families, and actually knowing who my child is going to school with each day. This is a play based atmosphere which allows each child to explore their own interests. The love and care expressed by the teachers is overwhelming and exceptional compared to other preschools I have visited. I would highly recommend MHCNS to anyone looking for an active, engaging preschool experience.

This school has been a valued child and parent school experience for nearly 60 years. Housed in the same location since 1960, there is a long-standing tradition of professionally trained teachers providing developmentally appropriate play-based academics in an enriching environment. In daily classroom instruction, children are taught how to self-regulate and manage conflict resolution both in the classroom and on the playground. The school is managed in a team approach with parents and staff working together to offer comprehensive parent education.

Raspberry picking, creek stomping, feeding the class guinea pig, making play dough, and exploring sensory tables - this is what has filled our days at Meridian HIlls Cooperative Nursery School, and that was just the first two weeks! My daughter is a Robin (four year old) and she and I have both had a wonderful experience at the school. There are three teachers and they are three of the best teachers I have met. They are experienced, love children, and value the power of play.

Not only is this a great school for kids, but it is a wonderful community of parents and staff. Our kids have grown so much from this program and we have made great friends, as well.