Calvary Children's School mission is to provide the highest quality preschool education in a Christian environment to the children of our community. Founded in June 1998 by the Calvary United Methodist Church, we are a not-for-profit corporation, fully licensed by Arlington county and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Our curriculum is structured to help children learn through play. By modifying the environment, materials and experiences, teachers expand awareness and scaffold learning for later years. Our program offers diversified opportunities for our children to develop positive feelings and attitudes about themselves and others. It is our goal to help families develop happy, adjusted, secure individuals in a climate of freedom, with discipline and affection.
Our school operates Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from 10am to 2pm. Children who have turned 18 months by September of the year they will begin school are eligible to attend. We offer classes for children through age 5. Children do not have to be toilet-trained to attend. There are two, three, and four day options for all ages. Children of all religious faiths and ethnic backgrounds are welcome. Scholarships are available.
Our staff includes a director, an assistant director, lead teachers, assistants and aides. A teacher and an assistant teacher work with each classroom. Our staff is selected because of their unique abilities to nurture our children. Volunteer participation is encouraged and welcomed! Our families are encouraged to share their experiences and abilities with our school. As a parent with a child in the program, you are welcome to visit at any time. We ask that written permission be given before any child is released to someone other than a parent or legal guardian.
We are located on the border of Arlington and Alexandria in the Aurora Hills neighborhood, on the corner of Grant and 23rd Streets. Our playgrounds are the two closest county parks -- Nellie Custis and Nina parks.
Program opportunities are provided for self-expression through arts, music, dance, science, verbalization and other indoor and outdoor activities that are self- and teacher-directed. A snack is provided by the school. Parents provide lunches for their children.
Our calendar runs September through May, with summer options most years. The school calendar follows Arlington County for Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter breaks. We follow Arlington County Public Schools for snow and weather-related closings. Please check http://www.arlington.k12.va.us/ for emergency closings.
Our staff-child ratios are a priority at Calvary Children's School. We enjoy a 1:4 ratio for our 2 year old classes, and a 1:6 ratio for our 3 and 4 year old classes.
Parents and teachers communicate daily at drop off and pick up times. Conferences may be requested at any time.
Registration begins in January. Please download the application above and complete in, front and back. Open House is usually held at the end of February. By the beginning of March, we will contact you about availability. A non-refundable registration fee is required for your application to be complete. A waiting list is maintained for all age groups. Siblings and those on the wait list have preference in placement. If you would like more information, please call 703-892-4112 or e-mail Beth Posey at
Calvary Pre-School 
