Our Programs

Supporting Children at Every Age & Stage

ACC offers thoughtfully designed programs that support children’s learning and development from toddlerhood through early elementary. Each program is built on respect, community, and joyful exploration.

Supporting Children at Every Age & Stage

Toddler Program

Teachers provide individualized care and attention to toddlers in a warm and nurturing environment. Teachers work closely with parents to help the toddlers pass smoothly through various developmental stages and daily written reports keep parents informed. Throughout the year the toddlers are acquiring new self-help and social skills and the ability to positively interact in a community setting. The program’s creative curriculum develops fine and gross motor skills, art appreciation, and always includes language-rich activities.

Ages (by 8/31): 2 years to 2 years, 10 months
Schedule: 3, 4, or 5 full days per week
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Ratio: 1:4

Preschool Programs

The two preschool programs all provide a setting that promotes a comfortable environment for children to absorb and acquire knowledge. Throughout the day, children have opportunities to participate in both large and small group activities that incorporate Science, Technology, Relationships, Engineering, Art and Math (STREAM). The teachers give children individual attention to further develop their unique capabilities and spark their love of learning.

Ages (by 8/31): 2 years to 2 years, 10 months
Schedule: 3, 4, or 5 full days per week
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Ratio: 1:4

Preschool I

Ages (by 8/31): 2 years, 11 months to 3 years, 7 months
Schedule: 3, 4, or 5 days per week
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Ratio: 1:6

Preschool II

Ages (by 8/31): 3 years, 8 months to 4 years, 4 months
Schedule: 3, 4, or 5 days per week
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Ratio: 1:6

Preschool Programs

Ages (by 8/31): 2 years to 2 years, 10 months
Schedule: 3, 4, or 5 full days per week
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Ratio: 1:4

Preschool I

Ages (by 8/31): 2 years, 11 months to 3 years, 7 months
Schedule: 3, 4, or 5 days per week
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Ratio: 1:6

Preschool II

Ages (by 8/31): 3 years, 8 months to 4 years, 4 months
Schedule: 3, 4, or 5 days per week
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Ratio: 1:6

Transitional Kindergarten

ACC’s comprehensive transitional/traditional kindergarten program reflects our philosophy that every child is an eager and capable learner. The educational component of the program meets the required kindergarten standards and also provides a wealth of additional learning experiences. Each day the children are exposed to enriching materials and stimulating ideas and concepts. At the end of the school year, depending on their birth date, children are well prepared to enter either kindergarten or first grade.

Ages (by 8/31): 4 years, 5 months and up
Schedule: 3, 4, or 5 days per week
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Ratio: 1:7

Transitional Kindergarten

Ages (by 8/31): 4 years, 5 months and up
Schedule: 3, 4, or 5 days per week
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Ratio: 1:7

After-School Program

ACC’s school-age programs provide a safe, consistent, and fun environment for children in grades kindergarten through 5. Children have a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities to choose from. The children are encouraged to organize games, play cooperatively, and resolve conflicts, just as they would in their own neighborhoods. Ample time is scheduled for homework, and the staff is available to help. During public school vacations, the school-age programs extend to a full day with field trips, theme days, and swimming. ACC does not provide transportation to its school-age programs.

Grades: Kindergarten through 5
Schedule: 2 to 5 afternoons per week
Hours: 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.(Mon,Tue,Thu,Fri);
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Wed)
Ratio: 1:8

Ages (by 8/31): 4 years, 5 months and up
Schedule: 3, 4, or 5 days per week
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Ratio: 1:7

After-School Program

Grades: Kindergarten through 5
Schedule: 2 to 5 afternoons per week
Hours: 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.(Mon,Tue,Thu,Fri);
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Wed)
Ratio: 1:8

Ages (by 8/31): 4 years, 5 months and up
Schedule: 3, 4, or 5 days per week
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Ratio: 1:7

Vacation and Summer School-Age Programs

During public school vacations and summer months, ACC plans a variety of activities for school age children in grades K-5. Indoor and outdoor games, seasonal sports (hiking, sledding, roller skating, swimming, nature walks, bike riding), arts and crafts projects, computer class, baking and cooking projects are scheduled every week. Additional events include special guest presentations, science projects, and lunches prepared by the campers. Field trips to sites in the greater Boston area may include local museums, amusement parks, children’s theater events, bowling, miniature golf, and area beaches.

Children are free to participate in the activities of their choice. They are also free to choose to play on their own, to read a book, to relax or to talk with a friend.

Ages (by 8/31): 6 years to 11 years old (children in or who have just completed Kindergarten-5th grade)
Schedule: 2-5 full days per week
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Ratio: 1:7

Vacation and Summer School-Age Programs

Children are free to participate in the activities of their choice. They are also free to choose to play on their own, to read a book, to relax or to talk with a friend.

Ages (by 8/31): 6 years to 11 years old (children in or who have just completed Kindergarten-5th grade)
Schedule: 2-5 full days per week
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Ratio: 1:7

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Arlington Children's Center
17 Irving Street
Arlington, MA 02476
p. 781.646.9307
e. acc@arlingtonchildrenscenter.org