Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool (AUCP)

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Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

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Recent parent reviews

• ★★★★★

  We were only at AUCP for a year due to distance, and even then it was still really hard to say goodbye because we truly loved the school. As someone with a background in early childhood education, I had a particular vision for what school would look like for my own children, and AUCP hit the mark. Facilities were child-friendly and we loved the outdoor focus, staff was great, directors were impressive, friendly and inclusive community, and overall the school was well-run. We also really enjoyed the co-op model, being able to have a more active role in our child's first school experience. We would definitely recommend this school!

  Erin WilliamsDec 31, 2024
• ★★★★★

  This is our daughter's first year at AUCP. We recently moved to the area and I was very anxious about finding the best fit for our family. Our experience here has been wildly better than at our previous preschool. Every staff member in this school is wonderful. Communication has been excellent, and the community welcoming. Our daughter loves her teachers and talks about them fondly all the time. She is eager every day to go to school, especially on forest days, which is one of the main reasons we chose this school. The focus on outdoor play was so important to us, and AUCP delivers even on the days they don't go to the forest, by prioritizing use of the outdoor space/playground/garden. I was nervous about co-oping at first, but it's been such a joy to play and explore with the kids and understand fully what the school day looks like. We whole-heartedly recommend AUCP.

  Caitlin ChastainFeb 3, 2024
• ★★★★★

  AUCP welcomed our family with open arms and we are so grateful to be a part of this wonderful school and community! The program is amazing, my two year old has gained so much independence and confidence in just the few months since we’ve joined. We love and trust the teachers who have years of experience and provide a safe, kind, and educational environment for our precious babies. We plan to have now both of our children attend AUCP for many years to come!

  Samantha DelRiegoJan 31, 2024
• ★★★★★

  We are a first time family with AUCP and our 2 year old daughter has had an INCREDIBLE experience. We have felt so welcomed into the program from the very beginning. Our daughter is excited to go to school and see her teachers each week (she even talks about them at home which is adorable). They are so caring and make sure each child is happy and taken care of. On top of that the classrooms, playground and facility are wonderful spaces for kids to learn. The staff keeps everything organized and clean (big plus for a clean mom like me). Very excited to continue sending our daughter there next year as she moves up to the next class.

  Kimberly LevittJan 17, 2024
• ★★★★★

  This is my daughter’s first year at AUCP and our family is loving it so far. The two mornings a week program for two year olds has been the perfect transition into school for her. It is a wonderful community of families, teachers, and staff and I am so thankful to have found the program. Getting to co-op in the classroom has been a great way to get to know her teacher, classmates, and their families, as well as to reinforce what she is learning at home. There are a number of other ways to get more involved in the school too if you wish. It is a safe, nurturing, and caring environment and I highly recommend it for anyone interested in the co-op preschool model.

  Molly CallaghanJan 11, 2024
• ★★★★★

  AUCP is excellent. Last year was our daughter's first year at the preschool. We all loved the experience so much that we have enthusiastically returned. We have had great experiences with the teachers as well as everyone involved with the school. I've learned a great deal through co-oping in the classrooms, engaging with continuing education programming, and through conversations with other co-oping parents. I'm a better parent because of this school. My child adores AUCP. Her connections with her classmates are deep, she cares about her teachers and the parents co-oping in the classroom, and she is confident knowing that they care about her. We are big fans of the outdoor component to the school. The kids regularly (every other Tuesday) have class outside in the woods by Long Branch Nature Center and Glencarlyn Park. Daily they have a significant amount of time outside on a very thoughtfully designed playground. When we first moved to Arlington, we did extensive research on preschools in the area for our child. We filled out applications and interviewed at many many places. AUCP is a gem. We actually missed it in our initial research and only checked it out because of a friend's recommendation. We feel so fortunate for that recommendation.

  Scott HyslopDec 6, 2023

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