FOR CHILDREN AGES 1 TO 5  
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Benefits

Q: What are the benefits of being a member in the Playgroup?

A: There are benefits to both the child and parent. Some benefits include:
  • your child's socialization with similar-aged children
  • a parent support group for you
  • licensed Child Care through Arlington County
  • ability to reserve the Playroom on weekends once a year
  • access to Madison Center resources.

    • Membership

    Q: How do I get on the Madison Center Cooperative Playgroup waiting list?

    A: To get on the waiting list, fill out the waiting list form and return it to the Madison Center Cooperative Playgroup. There is a $20 non-refundable fee per child to be placed on the Wait List.

    Enrollment at the Madison Playgroup takes place at the beginning of the Spring, Summer and Fall sessions. First, we do internal registration for current children and their siblings. Then, working first from the waiting list, we begin external registration.

    Q: How often do you take new members?

    A: We take new members as spaces come available. Current children and siblings of current playgroup members have first priority.

    Q: How many sessions are available and how many children are in each session?

    A: We currently have 3 morning sessions (Monday/Wednesday, Tuesday/Thursday or Friday) and 2 afternoon drop-in sessions (Monday and Thursday afternnons.) Morning sessions are limited to 12 children. Afternoon session groups are generally smaller.

    General Questions

    Q: What is the time commitment as a parent for the drop-off morning sessions?

    A: For the drop-off morning sessions, parents must work one out of every four session days (coordinate the activity, snack or beverage/cleanup), attend one business meeting annually hold a volunteer position by the second session.

    Q: What is the time commitment as a parent for the drop-in afternoon sessions?

    A: For the afternoon drop-in sessions, parents stay for every session while their child(ren) attend the playgroup. Parents must also attend one business meeting annually and hold a volunteer position by the second session.

    Q: Do you follow a school schedule?

    A: Yes, we follow Arlington County Public School's holiday calendar.

    Q: Can I observe the playgroup?

    A: Yes, contact us by e-mail at info at MadisonCenterPlaygroup.com or by phone: 703.351.6238

    Q: Who do I contact for more information?

    A: We can be reached by e-mail: info at MadisonCenterPlaygroup.com or by phone: 703.351.6238. For enrollment information, contact us by e-mail: membership at MadisonCenterPlaygroup.com.

    Please note that we are a parent-run organization, so it could take up to one week to hear back from us.

     
     
     

    SESSIONS
    Spring: Jan. 1 - May 31
    Summer: Jun. 1 - Aug. 31
    Fall: Sept. 1 - Dec. 31

    ONE-TIME FEES
    $20 application fee
    $10 registration fee

    TUITION
    $25/session for 1 day a week
    $50/session for 2 days a week

    OTHER COSTS
    CPR certification
    First aid certification
    Health screening training