Arlington Children's Center offers a personal, creative, safe and nurturing environment in which children, guided and encouraged by a professional staff, can delight in growing and learning.
Our goal is a responsible, self-confident, happy and healthy child.
The overriding strength of our program lies in our sense of community, our respect for each other and a friendly learning approach that takes each child's interests and uniqueness into account.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1971
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
112 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please visit web site or call for tuition information.
Admissions Director
Erin Hartwell
School Notes
- Arlington Children's Center offers a personal, creative, safe and nurturing environment in which children, guided and encouraged by a professional staff, can delight in growing and learning. Our goal is a responsible, self-confident, happy and healthy child. The overriding strength of our program lies in our sense of community, our respect for each other and a friendly learning approach that takes each child's interests and uniqueness into account.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Arlington Children's Center Inc?
The application deadline for Arlington Children's Center Inc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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