Policies & Resources

Policies & Resources

2023 - 2024 Academic Calendar

Dates Key Happenings
September 7 Orientation for all classes
September 11 3’s and 4’s first day of school
September 12 2’s first day of school
October 6 Early Dismissal (Noon): Staff meeting
October 9 No School: Indigenous Person Day
November 2 2’s Begin Full-Day (with lunch)
November 10 No School: Veterans Day
TBD School Pictures
November 22-24 No School: Thanksgiving Holiday
December 8 3’s and 4’s Christmas Concert
December 18-29 No School: Christmas Break
January 3 School Reopens
January 15 No School: MLK Jr. Day
February 19 No School: Presidents Day
March 22 Early Dismissal (Noon): Staff meeting
March 25-April 1 No School: Spring Break
April 2 School Reopens
May 27 No School: Memorial Day
June 6 2’s last day of school
June 7 Graduation Day for 4’s / 3’s last day of school

Inclement Weather Policy

 

Walker Chapel Preschool follows the Arlington Public Schools (APS) inclement weather policy. Please check your local resources for APS closure information and then consult our guidelines as outlined below:

If Arlington Public Schools (APS) are... Walker Chapel Preschool is...
Open Open
Closed Closed
Opening 1 Hour late Opening at 10am
Opening 2 Hours Late Closed
Early Dismissal Closing Immediately (ASAP)

Tuition Policy

 

Tuition is invoiced monthly and is due the first day of the month. Late fees will be applied if tuition is not received by the 10th of the month.

 

Payments make be made by check or by automatic payment (ACH) from your bank.


  • If you prefer to pay by check, please make it out to “Walker Chapel Preschool,” include your child's name on the note line, and send it by mail to Walker Chapel Preschool, 4102 N. Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22207.


  • If you prefer to set up an automatic payment (ACH) from your bank, please arrange for the check to be mailed on the first of the month, so the school receives it before the 10th of the month. 


A 10% tuition discount is given on the tuition of the younger child for families enrolling more than one child.

 

In the event of extended absences from school, parents will be responsible for continuing to pay monthly tuition during the absence.

 

If you need to withdraw your child from the program, Walker Chapel Preschool requires 30 days written notice. Your deposit will only be refunded if we can replace your child in the program. Deposits cannot be refunded if the withdrawal occurs after March 1st.

 

WCP Parents Handbook


A key resource for any WCP parent including information and policies regarding…

●       Arrival and Dismissal procedures

●       Snacks and Lunches

●       Clothing

●       Diapers

●       Loveys, Bottles and Pacifiers

●       Health and Illness

●       COVID-19

●       Inclement Weather

●       Discipline

●       Tuition Payments


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