Department of Parks and Recreation
Preschool Program Registration
Creative Preschoolers' Program
Arlington County has a half-day preschool designed to provide children ages 3-5 with their first social group experience outside the home. Emphasis is placed on experiencing age-appropriate recreation activities, being part of a group, cooperating, listening, sharing, developing play and movement skills, and discovering nature. Choose from two-, three- or five-day-a-week programs from 9:30am-12:30pm. Preschool runs from September 2013 to May, 2014. Except for the preschool at Fairlington, all are co-op programs, which require parents to sign up on a rotating basis to assist the teacher with the program. Fairlington parents may assist through field trips, holiday parties and other activities, but are not required to assist on a daily basis. Contact the program below for specifics or call 703-228-7785 for more information.
The Registration Process
Creative Preschoolers Program is very popular and space is limited. Registration is conducted on a priority basis.
The registration process is as follows:
- First Priority - Students currently enrolled in an Arlington County Creative Preschool program and who reside in Arlington County, register on Monday, February 4, 2013.
- Second Priority – Siblings of current enrollees who reside in Arlington County, register on Monday, February 11, 2013.
- Third Priority- All Arlington residents, register on Tuesday, February 19, 2013.
- Fourth Priority – Non-Arlington residents, register Monday, February 25, 2013.
Where To Register
Register in person, bringing a completed all registration materials, at 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington, VA 22206. (703) 228-4747. Doors open at 8 a.m.
Registration Forms/Documents
Creative Preschoolers’ Cooperative Programs
These programs operate with a teacher and parent aide.
- Serves ages 3, 4 and 5 year olds
- Programs operate 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- September 9, 2013- May 30, 2014
Tuesdays and Thursdays $1,448/ year
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays - $3,477 year
| Carlin Hall Center 5711 S. Fourth Street 703-228-7785 M/W/F Activity Code: 710713 A T/Th Activity Code: 710713 B | Lubber Run Community Center 300 North Park Drive 703-228-4770 M/W/F Activity Code: 710713 G T/Th Activity Code: 710713 H |
| Gunston Community Center 2700 S. Lang Street 703-228-6981 M/W/F Activity Code: 710713 E T/Th Activity Code: 710713 F | Madison Community Center 3829 N. Stafford Street 703-228-5316 M/W/F Activity Code: 710713 I T/Th Activity Code: 710713 J |
Creative Preschoolers’ Program
This program operates with a teacher and staff aide.
- Serves ages 3, 4 and 5 year olds
- Program operates from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays – $3,136/ year
Tuesdays and Thursdays – $2,115/ year
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays - $5,251 year
Fairlington Center
3308 S. Stafford Street
703-228-6430
M/W/F Activity Code: 710713 C
T/Th Activity Code: 710713 D
What Do I Need to Bring When I Register?
ALL Registrations Must Include:
- Registration Form. If you are signing up for both the Monday, Wednesday, Friday AND the Tuesday-Thursday class, please cross out the “2nd Choice” line, and use the Activity Codes for each individual class.
- An original copy of child's official birth certificate, or an original passport. (A Social Security card, birth hospital bracelet or hospital certificate is not acceptable)
- Proof of Arlington County residency. This may be a copy of a parent or guardian’s driver’s license, voter registration card, property tax bill, water bill, rental lease receipt, etc.
- A non-refundable $50 deposit is required for each program. (For example - if you are registering for all five days at Madison, (710713-I and 710713-J) you would pay a total of a $100 deposit for each child.)
- The deposit may be paid by check, money order or credit card (Master Card, Visa, American Express or Discover). Checks or money orders must be made payable to Treasurer, Arlington County.
We are committed to promoting positive participation by providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To ensure that all participants have an enjoyable, safe and successful experience; please request accommodations in advance by noting needs on the Registration and Information Record. Questions on access and inclusion can be directed to the location of interest or the Therapeutic Recreation Office at 703-228-4740 (voice) or 703-228-4743 (TTY).
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