The Menlo-Atherton Cooperative Nursery School uses play-based learning to help children develop social and cognitive skills, mature emotionally, and build self-confidence. Parents play an active role by working in the classroom, attending parent education classes, and serving on our board and committees. The school offers four classes each school year: Pre-Kindergarten 4 yrs – 5 yrs, 3 mos Mon-Thu, 12:30pm-3pm Preschool 3 yrs – 4 yrs, 3 mos Mon/Wed/Fri, 9am-11:30am Young Preschool 2 yrs, 3 mos – 3 yrs, 3 mos Tue/Thu, 9am-11:30am Parent & Child 1 yr, 9 mos – 2 yrs, 6 mos Fri, 12pm-2pm