I love the fact that I could call up any of the parents in my child's class for help or support. There is an enhanced feeling of trust because we all had the same training in dealing with preschoolers in a nurturing way.– AUCP parent
The continuing education events, social activities, playground, and the website all create an extraordinary community. It is easy for adults and children to make friends.
– AUCP parent
The AUCP teachers and staff really care for my child.
They have his
best interest at heart. I am thrilled to be a part of the AUCP community.
– AUCP parent
Welcome to AUCP!
Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool (AUCP) is a vibrant and welcoming child-centered, cooperative preschool with the mission of developing and encouraging social, intellectual, and physical development in the children entrusted to our care. We celebrate the individuality that is vital to your child's development, and we recognize the critical role that both educators and primary caregivers play in that development.
AUCP operates five days per week from 9:30 to 12:30 only. Parents play a vital role in the operation of the preschool and in everyday classroom activities. Each class is led by a full-time professional teacher supported by parent co-opers (volunteers). Parents of AUCP children are required to help in the classroom on assigned days each month, the number of which depends on the class in which their child is enrolled. Parents also serve on committees and maintain our buildings and grounds. This participation both builds the spirit of community and collaboration that AUCP families love and also keeps our tuition costs low.
We invite you to learn more about our preschool and we are happy to answer your questions or arrange a time for you to visit. Please contact AUCP membership chair Bethany Hardy at membership@aucpva.org.
AUCPNET
AUCPNET is our new private online service available to AUCP families with currently enrolled children. If you are an AUCP parent, you may sign up for a password and then you can log in to the private online service.
AUCP Address
4444 Arlington Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22204
703-892-3878
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