Welcome to AUCP!
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.
Contact Us
We invite you to learn more about AUCP. Contact us to arrange a time to visit or with any questions.
- Email Us: AUCP Membership
- Office Phone: 703.892.3878
- Address: 4444 Arlington Blvd. Arlington, VA 22204
- Visit Our School
AUCP admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, disability, national and ethnic origin in administration of any of its educational or admission policies, nor any other school-administered programs.
About Us
- We are a half-day program with classes meeting weekdays from 9:30am-12:30pm, serving children ages Infant through Pre-Kindergarten.
- Founded in 1969, AUCP has educated young children for over 50 years.
- AUCP’s play-based curriculum promotes curiosity and builds self-confidence.
- Parents play a vital role in the operation of the preschool through co-oping in the classroom, committee assignments, and maintaining our building & grounds, all of which build the spirit of community AUCP highly values.
Timber Tuesdays/Forest Fridays
- Check out more about our Timber Tuesdays/Forest Fridays Program, where our 3 and 4 year old classes spend their day in the woods every other week!
Admissions
Apply Today!
Join us for the 2023-2024 school year! We have openings in our 1s, 2s, and 4s classes. The deadline to be included in our admissions lottery has passed, so applications will be processed in the order that they are received. Contact Membership Co-Chair Allyson Parker at loveoutdoorpreschool@gmail.com if you have any questions about either the application or the admissions process.
Spring Tours
We’re offering small group tours this Spring. Details are available here.