Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Ps

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!

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.

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!

Both of my children have attended AUCP and I have to say it is a very special place. The teachers are so consistently caring and provide a very loving & safe place for every student to have a calm nurturing environment for growth. I have consistently been impressed with how well the teachers know my children in the parent teacher conferences and how they are looking for specific things that they can do to provide them with the tools they need going forward in life. The community aspect is amazing and really helps everyone feel connected in the journey of parenthood and is a great learning experience to find creative solutions to behavioral issues you may be having at home. If you want to have an active role in your child's school life the Co-oping aspect is amazing at understanding how their days is structured and how to talk to them about their experience (because you are in the classroom yourself). It can feel like a bit of a juggle when you have to Co-op, but the memories of being in class are a gift you and your child can share and treasure together. Magical place, magical people, and so worth the investment in getting to know yourself and your child better. <3

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.