thank you so much! I appreciate the information

There are two programs for low-income children--the Montessori preschool program (which he has virtually no chance of finding a slot for at age 4, even if your income qualifies) and the Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) program, for low income families. His classmates in the VPI program will be almost uniformly ESL learners due to the demographics of Arlington, but Arlington schools are excellent and I'm sure the program is at least decent. I have heard the Montessori preschools are excellent, so you might want to go ahead and get on the waitlist just in case a spot opens up.

Note the low income cut-off in Arlington is pretty high, 80k or something like that.

yes I am considered low income.... and Im talking about the Virginia Preschool program with Arlington Co public schools..

Which program are you talking about? Are you low-income?

Hello Parents.....


Ive relocated to the area and my son is 4 ..he has been in a structured private christian school since he was 2 where he learned the Abeka curriculum... Ive been search in Arlington for the same thing but the prices are beyond INSANE....so Im considering the preschool program with Arlington County Schools..any thoughts or suggestions from anyone...??? I dont want to hinder him in any way by putting him in a program where they play all day and this will put him behind...Please Help!!