Arlington, VA
Arlington Unitarian Co-op

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (4.8)

Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children:
...are handled extraordinarily well in a way that not only gives me confidence in the safety of my child but also reassures me that my child (and his/her peers) are learning the early skills needed to socialize effectively with one another

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Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parent #1
The playground is the best I have ever seen. It is actually the reason some parents select this preschool.

Parent #2
In this pre school every child is unique and is treated with a lot of love, respect and attention.

Parent #3
AUCP is a warm, inviting school. The classrooms are colorful, lively, and inviting. My children love exploring and creating there. They have all been very healthy and rarely sick. Everything is very clean and this is taken to higher level than what my other friends report about their schools. The children all learn to wash their hands before and after eating in additon to when they use the potty or blow their nose. They learn to sneeze into their arms and are in general very good about being hygenic!

Parent #4
AUCP's facilities are carefully maintained by the parents in the program. Each is required to take part in B&G work parties. Safety and cleanliness is of paramount concern. There are very few accidents because the children are watched so closely. Even the youngest children learn to wash their hands regularly!

Parent #5
best playground in arlington

Parent #6
As part of the co-oping day, we have responsibility for cleaning the materials and furniture, as well as keeping eyes peeled for sick kids. I have confidence my kids are well protected.

Parent #7
Because many of the teachers are not professional early childhood educators, I became concerned for my child's emotional and physical safety. For example, there was a very disturbed child in my child's class, and that child regularly hit other children and adults. I did not think the teacher's response was appropriate and the school did not respond immediately to requests for help.

Parent #8
Our school helps meet all children who have special needs including allergies

Parent #9
AUCP rents space from the Unitarian Church which has a lovely building. They are very responsive in fixing things that break within the building. The playground is truly the best preschool playground I have seen anywhere!!

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.9)
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided
Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

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Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.9)
Screen and identify all visitors
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

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