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Before Kindergarten Educat ational al an and Car are Op Optio ions in Ar Arli ling ngton C Count nty Welcome Quick Overview Head Start Child Care Office Arlington Public Presentations by: Schools Dept. of Parks
Educat ational al an and Car are Op Optio ions in Ar Arli ling ngton C Count nty
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Our ur Ea Early H y Head Sta tart P t Program The Arlington Early Head Start (Vermont Center) is full-year child development programs for children between the ages of 6 weeks a and nd 3 3 years o s old
nurturing learning environment and respond to each child’s individual needs and interests. Experiences in the classroom support each child’s growth in : physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. At least 10% of enrollment
children with disabilities.
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Arling ngton Count unty li licens nses home me-based p d programs ms with a a cap apac acit ity of fiv ive through nine e (9) childr dren.
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Pre-k program for four-year-old children at Arlington Public Schools and is free to all eligible students.
engage in enriching educational experiences, explore learning materials and new ideas, and build their skills as they prepare to enter kindergarten.
development of literacy and math skills, and builds social-emotional foundations for lifetime learning.
teacher and full-time instructional assistant.
Monday through Friday.
Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI)
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approach to learning for students 3-5 years of age.
federal income eligibility guidelines. 1/3 of the available enrollment slots are available to families above the federal income eligibility
income ranges for three and four year olds and vary based a sliding fee schedule.
work independently and cooperatively in a prepared environment which allows students to work at their own pace. Montessori teaching materials are designed to promote habits of concentration, initiative, persistence, and discovery, while the Montessori philosophy and community emphasizes respect for others, peace, and creativity.
instructional assistant.
Friday.
Primary Montessori Program
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determines whether children qualify for special education services through Arlington Public Schools.
cognition, communication, hearing, vision, social-emotional skills, and/or motor skills, can be referred by anyone, including parents, to a committee to determine whether the child is eligible for special education services.
speech pathologist, a psychologist, a social worker, and a special education teacher. Children need to be two years
receive services in that school year.
range from full time services in a school/community partner site to community-based resource services for students identified with a disability. Related services including speech and language therapy or
Individualized education Plan (IEP).
Child Find Services
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https://parks.arlingtonva.us/programs/tots/ or call 703-228-7394
Fee Reductions are available to qualifying families.
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provide children ages 3-5 with their first social group experience outside the home.
appropriate recreation activities, being part of a group, cooperating, listening, sharing, developing play and movement skills, and discovering nature.
program, running from September to May. Hours are 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Langston-Brown, Madison and Fairlington Community Centers.
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exciting camp experience for our youngest campers!
are combined with themes to bring campers on a week full of adventures.
program, running from June to
and Langston-Brown Community Centers and an Elementary School Location (TBD)
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children aged 1 - 4 with their first social group experience outside of the home.
includes free play, snack, crafts and playground / gym time.
supervising 25 - 33% of the sessions and may drop their children off on the days that they are not supervising.
Centers: Madison, Lee and Fairlington.
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228-1680 egibson@arlingtonva.us
Vermont Center: 571-748-2761 hisham@nvfs.org
Supervisor (PIE Supervisor) 703-228-1640 ldavidson@arlingtonva.us
Program Specialist, 703-228-4742, kbaldini@arlingtonva.us
Childhood Coordinator, 703-228-6157, elaine.perkins@apsva.us
Please feel free to contact any one