Generally,he parent cooperative preschools are play-based. Many of the church-related preschools are play-based. They give priority to members' children, but accept children of all faiths. Go to the Arlington Co Goverment Child Care Office website for the COMPLETE list of child care centers and preschools in the Co:

http://www.arlingtonva.us/Departments/HumanServices/services/family/HumanServicesServicesFamilyChildrenFamily.aspx#childcare

My child recently moved into the preschool room at daycare and apparently spends a lot of time doing worksheets and other activities I'm not thrilled about. I thought the program was play-based, which leads me to ask - does anyone know of truly play-based full-day programs in Arlington? My child is 3. Thanks.