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Thursday October 22, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Early Drop Off 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Regular Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	ACE - Watercolor Pencils Class
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Extended Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
2:30 PM - 5:45 PM	Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 Update May 4, 2026: WE MAY STILL HAVE SPACE FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR!  Please register for our "waitlist" and we will get back to you as soon as possible!Kid Care Afterschool is located at 17 Irving Street (Parmenter School). Children will have time to play different exciting sports and games, spend time outside and enjoy the recently renovated playground. Open-ended arts & crafts, dramatic play, music activities and science experiments are all part of the curriculum.We accept students grades K-5 from all Arlington Public Elementary schools.  Transportation is provided and included in the tuition. Our program will be split into 3 different age groups: K & 1, 2 & 3, 4 & 5.  Throughout the day, there will be opportunities for the kids to have a chance to mingle with other age groups to play and create together.Arlington Kid Care, which is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, follows the Arlington Public School calendar with the following exceptions: it is not open when school closes at mid-day for a vacation period or closes early because of bad weather. Early release days are included as long as you are registered for the respective day.

Friday October 23, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Early Drop Off 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Regular Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Extended Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
2:30 PM - 5:45 PM	Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 Update May 4, 2026: WE MAY STILL HAVE SPACE FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR!  Please register for our "waitlist" and we will get back to you as soon as possible!Kid Care Afterschool is located at 17 Irving Street (Parmenter School). Children will have time to play different exciting sports and games, spend time outside and enjoy the recently renovated playground. Open-ended arts & crafts, dramatic play, music activities and science experiments are all part of the curriculum.We accept students grades K-5 from all Arlington Public Elementary schools.  Transportation is provided and included in the tuition. Our program will be split into 3 different age groups: K & 1, 2 & 3, 4 & 5.  Throughout the day, there will be opportunities for the kids to have a chance to mingle with other age groups to play and create together.Arlington Kid Care, which is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, follows the Arlington Public School calendar with the following exceptions: it is not open when school closes at mid-day for a vacation period or closes early because of bad weather. Early release days are included as long as you are registered for the respective day.

Monday October 26, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Early Drop Off 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Regular Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	ACE - Artist's Way Class
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Extended Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
2:30 PM - 5:45 PM	Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 Update May 4, 2026: WE MAY STILL HAVE SPACE FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR!  Please register for our "waitlist" and we will get back to you as soon as possible!Kid Care Afterschool is located at 17 Irving Street (Parmenter School). Children will have time to play different exciting sports and games, spend time outside and enjoy the recently renovated playground. Open-ended arts & crafts, dramatic play, music activities and science experiments are all part of the curriculum.We accept students grades K-5 from all Arlington Public Elementary schools.  Transportation is provided and included in the tuition. Our program will be split into 3 different age groups: K & 1, 2 & 3, 4 & 5.  Throughout the day, there will be opportunities for the kids to have a chance to mingle with other age groups to play and create together.Arlington Kid Care, which is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, follows the Arlington Public School calendar with the following exceptions: it is not open when school closes at mid-day for a vacation period or closes early because of bad weather. Early release days are included as long as you are registered for the respective day.

Tuesday October 27, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Early Drop Off 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Regular Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM	ACE - Memoir Writing Class
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Extended Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
2:30 PM - 5:45 PM	Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 Update May 4, 2026: WE MAY STILL HAVE SPACE FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR!  Please register for our "waitlist" and we will get back to you as soon as possible!Kid Care Afterschool is located at 17 Irving Street (Parmenter School). Children will have time to play different exciting sports and games, spend time outside and enjoy the recently renovated playground. Open-ended arts & crafts, dramatic play, music activities and science experiments are all part of the curriculum.We accept students grades K-5 from all Arlington Public Elementary schools.  Transportation is provided and included in the tuition. Our program will be split into 3 different age groups: K & 1, 2 & 3, 4 & 5.  Throughout the day, there will be opportunities for the kids to have a chance to mingle with other age groups to play and create together.Arlington Kid Care, which is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, follows the Arlington Public School calendar with the following exceptions: it is not open when school closes at mid-day for a vacation period or closes early because of bad weather. Early release days are included as long as you are registered for the respective day.

Wednesday October 28, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Early Drop Off 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Regular Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Extended Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
1:00 PM - 5:45 PM	Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 Update May 4, 2026: WE MAY STILL HAVE SPACE FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR!  Please register for our "waitlist" and we will get back to you as soon as possible!Kid Care Afterschool is located at 17 Irving Street (Parmenter School). Children will have time to play different exciting sports and games, spend time outside and enjoy the recently renovated playground. Open-ended arts & crafts, dramatic play, music activities and science experiments are all part of the curriculum.We accept students grades K-5 from all Arlington Public Elementary schools.  Transportation is provided and included in the tuition. Our program will be split into 3 different age groups: K & 1, 2 & 3, 4 & 5.  Throughout the day, there will be opportunities for the kids to have a chance to mingle with other age groups to play and create together.Arlington Kid Care, which is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, follows the Arlington Public School calendar with the following exceptions: it is not open when school closes at mid-day for a vacation period or closes early because of bad weather. Early release days are included as long as you are registered for the respective day.

Thursday October 29, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Early Drop Off 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Regular Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	ACE - Watercolor Pencils Class
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Extended Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
2:30 PM - 5:45 PM	Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 Update May 4, 2026: WE MAY STILL HAVE SPACE FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR!  Please register for our "waitlist" and we will get back to you as soon as possible!Kid Care Afterschool is located at 17 Irving Street (Parmenter School). Children will have time to play different exciting sports and games, spend time outside and enjoy the recently renovated playground. Open-ended arts & crafts, dramatic play, music activities and science experiments are all part of the curriculum.We accept students grades K-5 from all Arlington Public Elementary schools.  Transportation is provided and included in the tuition. Our program will be split into 3 different age groups: K & 1, 2 & 3, 4 & 5.  Throughout the day, there will be opportunities for the kids to have a chance to mingle with other age groups to play and create together.Arlington Kid Care, which is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, follows the Arlington Public School calendar with the following exceptions: it is not open when school closes at mid-day for a vacation period or closes early because of bad weather. Early release days are included as long as you are registered for the respective day.

Friday October 30, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Early Drop Off 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Regular Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Extended Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
2:30 PM - 5:45 PM	Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 Update May 4, 2026: WE MAY STILL HAVE SPACE FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR!  Please register for our "waitlist" and we will get back to you as soon as possible!Kid Care Afterschool is located at 17 Irving Street (Parmenter School). Children will have time to play different exciting sports and games, spend time outside and enjoy the recently renovated playground. Open-ended arts & crafts, dramatic play, music activities and science experiments are all part of the curriculum.We accept students grades K-5 from all Arlington Public Elementary schools.  Transportation is provided and included in the tuition. Our program will be split into 3 different age groups: K & 1, 2 & 3, 4 & 5.  Throughout the day, there will be opportunities for the kids to have a chance to mingle with other age groups to play and create together.Arlington Kid Care, which is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, follows the Arlington Public School calendar with the following exceptions: it is not open when school closes at mid-day for a vacation period or closes early because of bad weather. Early release days are included as long as you are registered for the respective day.

Monday November 2, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Early Drop Off 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Regular Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	ACE - Artist's Way Class
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Extended Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
2:30 PM - 5:45 PM	Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 Update May 4, 2026: WE MAY STILL HAVE SPACE FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR!  Please register for our "waitlist" and we will get back to you as soon as possible!Kid Care Afterschool is located at 17 Irving Street (Parmenter School). Children will have time to play different exciting sports and games, spend time outside and enjoy the recently renovated playground. Open-ended arts & crafts, dramatic play, music activities and science experiments are all part of the curriculum.We accept students grades K-5 from all Arlington Public Elementary schools.  Transportation is provided and included in the tuition. Our program will be split into 3 different age groups: K & 1, 2 & 3, 4 & 5.  Throughout the day, there will be opportunities for the kids to have a chance to mingle with other age groups to play and create together.Arlington Kid Care, which is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, follows the Arlington Public School calendar with the following exceptions: it is not open when school closes at mid-day for a vacation period or closes early because of bad weather. Early release days are included as long as you are registered for the respective day.

Tuesday November 3, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Early Drop Off 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Regular Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM	ACE - Memoir Writing Class
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Extended Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
2:30 PM - 5:45 PM	Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 Update May 4, 2026: WE MAY STILL HAVE SPACE FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR!  Please register for our "waitlist" and we will get back to you as soon as possible!Kid Care Afterschool is located at 17 Irving Street (Parmenter School). Children will have time to play different exciting sports and games, spend time outside and enjoy the recently renovated playground. Open-ended arts & crafts, dramatic play, music activities and science experiments are all part of the curriculum.We accept students grades K-5 from all Arlington Public Elementary schools.  Transportation is provided and included in the tuition. Our program will be split into 3 different age groups: K & 1, 2 & 3, 4 & 5.  Throughout the day, there will be opportunities for the kids to have a chance to mingle with other age groups to play and create together.Arlington Kid Care, which is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, follows the Arlington Public School calendar with the following exceptions: it is not open when school closes at mid-day for a vacation period or closes early because of bad weather. Early release days are included as long as you are registered for the respective day.

Wednesday November 4, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Early Drop Off 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Regular Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Extended Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
1:00 PM - 5:45 PM	Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 Update May 4, 2026: WE MAY STILL HAVE SPACE FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR!  Please register for our "waitlist" and we will get back to you as soon as possible!Kid Care Afterschool is located at 17 Irving Street (Parmenter School). Children will have time to play different exciting sports and games, spend time outside and enjoy the recently renovated playground. Open-ended arts & crafts, dramatic play, music activities and science experiments are all part of the curriculum.We accept students grades K-5 from all Arlington Public Elementary schools.  Transportation is provided and included in the tuition. Our program will be split into 3 different age groups: K & 1, 2 & 3, 4 & 5.  Throughout the day, there will be opportunities for the kids to have a chance to mingle with other age groups to play and create together.Arlington Kid Care, which is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, follows the Arlington Public School calendar with the following exceptions: it is not open when school closes at mid-day for a vacation period or closes early because of bad weather. Early release days are included as long as you are registered for the respective day.

Thursday November 5, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Early Drop Off 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Regular Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	ACE - Watercolor Pencils Class
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Extended Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
2:30 PM - 5:45 PM	Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 Update May 4, 2026: WE MAY STILL HAVE SPACE FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR!  Please register for our "waitlist" and we will get back to you as soon as possible!Kid Care Afterschool is located at 17 Irving Street (Parmenter School). Children will have time to play different exciting sports and games, spend time outside and enjoy the recently renovated playground. Open-ended arts & crafts, dramatic play, music activities and science experiments are all part of the curriculum.We accept students grades K-5 from all Arlington Public Elementary schools.  Transportation is provided and included in the tuition. Our program will be split into 3 different age groups: K & 1, 2 & 3, 4 & 5.  Throughout the day, there will be opportunities for the kids to have a chance to mingle with other age groups to play and create together.Arlington Kid Care, which is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, follows the Arlington Public School calendar with the following exceptions: it is not open when school closes at mid-day for a vacation period or closes early because of bad weather. Early release days are included as long as you are registered for the respective day.
5:45 PM - 8:15 PM	Kid Care Afterschool: Kids Night Out! - Thursday, November 5 Let the kids have a night of themed-fun while you take some much deserved time for yourself!  On the first Thursday of the month, kids can join their favorite Kid Care staff and friends for special activities and a pizza dinner. Kids Night Out runs from 5:45 pm - 8:15 pm. (Children already attending the afterschool program on Thursdays can just stay if they are registered for the Kids Night Out activity.) Kid Care is nut-free and we can tweak dinner to adjust for any allergies and food restrictions.Registration is open to Kid Care Afterschool participants only. The cost is $50. We offer a family discount of $25 for each additional child. Space is limited, register today! Registration closes on the Wednesday before at noon.

Friday November 6, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Early Drop Off 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Regular Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Extended Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
2:30 PM - 5:45 PM	Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 Update May 4, 2026: WE MAY STILL HAVE SPACE FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR!  Please register for our "waitlist" and we will get back to you as soon as possible!Kid Care Afterschool is located at 17 Irving Street (Parmenter School). Children will have time to play different exciting sports and games, spend time outside and enjoy the recently renovated playground. Open-ended arts & crafts, dramatic play, music activities and science experiments are all part of the curriculum.We accept students grades K-5 from all Arlington Public Elementary schools.  Transportation is provided and included in the tuition. Our program will be split into 3 different age groups: K & 1, 2 & 3, 4 & 5.  Throughout the day, there will be opportunities for the kids to have a chance to mingle with other age groups to play and create together.Arlington Kid Care, which is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, follows the Arlington Public School calendar with the following exceptions: it is not open when school closes at mid-day for a vacation period or closes early because of bad weather. Early release days are included as long as you are registered for the respective day.

Monday November 9, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Early Drop Off 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Regular Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	ACE - Artist's Way Class
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Extended Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
2:30 PM - 5:45 PM	Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 Update May 4, 2026: WE MAY STILL HAVE SPACE FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR!  Please register for our "waitlist" and we will get back to you as soon as possible!Kid Care Afterschool is located at 17 Irving Street (Parmenter School). Children will have time to play different exciting sports and games, spend time outside and enjoy the recently renovated playground. Open-ended arts & crafts, dramatic play, music activities and science experiments are all part of the curriculum.We accept students grades K-5 from all Arlington Public Elementary schools.  Transportation is provided and included in the tuition. Our program will be split into 3 different age groups: K & 1, 2 & 3, 4 & 5.  Throughout the day, there will be opportunities for the kids to have a chance to mingle with other age groups to play and create together.Arlington Kid Care, which is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, follows the Arlington Public School calendar with the following exceptions: it is not open when school closes at mid-day for a vacation period or closes early because of bad weather. Early release days are included as long as you are registered for the respective day.

Tuesday November 10, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Early Drop Off 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Regular Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM	ACE - Memoir Writing Class
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Extended Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
2:30 PM - 5:45 PM	Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 Update May 4, 2026: WE MAY STILL HAVE SPACE FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR!  Please register for our "waitlist" and we will get back to you as soon as possible!Kid Care Afterschool is located at 17 Irving Street (Parmenter School). Children will have time to play different exciting sports and games, spend time outside and enjoy the recently renovated playground. Open-ended arts & crafts, dramatic play, music activities and science experiments are all part of the curriculum.We accept students grades K-5 from all Arlington Public Elementary schools.  Transportation is provided and included in the tuition. Our program will be split into 3 different age groups: K & 1, 2 & 3, 4 & 5.  Throughout the day, there will be opportunities for the kids to have a chance to mingle with other age groups to play and create together.Arlington Kid Care, which is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, follows the Arlington Public School calendar with the following exceptions: it is not open when school closes at mid-day for a vacation period or closes early because of bad weather. Early release days are included as long as you are registered for the respective day.

Wednesday November 11, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Early Drop Off 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Regular Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Extended Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
1:00 PM - 5:45 PM	Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 Update May 4, 2026: WE MAY STILL HAVE SPACE FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR!  Please register for our "waitlist" and we will get back to you as soon as possible!Kid Care Afterschool is located at 17 Irving Street (Parmenter School). Children will have time to play different exciting sports and games, spend time outside and enjoy the recently renovated playground. Open-ended arts & crafts, dramatic play, music activities and science experiments are all part of the curriculum.We accept students grades K-5 from all Arlington Public Elementary schools.  Transportation is provided and included in the tuition. Our program will be split into 3 different age groups: K & 1, 2 & 3, 4 & 5.  Throughout the day, there will be opportunities for the kids to have a chance to mingle with other age groups to play and create together.Arlington Kid Care, which is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, follows the Arlington Public School calendar with the following exceptions: it is not open when school closes at mid-day for a vacation period or closes early because of bad weather. Early release days are included as long as you are registered for the respective day.

Thursday November 12, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Early Drop Off 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Regular Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	ACE - Watercolor Pencils Class
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Extended Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
2:30 PM - 5:45 PM	Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 Update May 4, 2026: WE MAY STILL HAVE SPACE FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR!  Please register for our "waitlist" and we will get back to you as soon as possible!Kid Care Afterschool is located at 17 Irving Street (Parmenter School). Children will have time to play different exciting sports and games, spend time outside and enjoy the recently renovated playground. Open-ended arts & crafts, dramatic play, music activities and science experiments are all part of the curriculum.We accept students grades K-5 from all Arlington Public Elementary schools.  Transportation is provided and included in the tuition. Our program will be split into 3 different age groups: K & 1, 2 & 3, 4 & 5.  Throughout the day, there will be opportunities for the kids to have a chance to mingle with other age groups to play and create together.Arlington Kid Care, which is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, follows the Arlington Public School calendar with the following exceptions: it is not open when school closes at mid-day for a vacation period or closes early because of bad weather. Early release days are included as long as you are registered for the respective day.

Friday November 13, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Early Drop Off 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Regular Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Extended Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
2:30 PM - 5:45 PM	Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 Update May 4, 2026: WE MAY STILL HAVE SPACE FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR!  Please register for our "waitlist" and we will get back to you as soon as possible!Kid Care Afterschool is located at 17 Irving Street (Parmenter School). Children will have time to play different exciting sports and games, spend time outside and enjoy the recently renovated playground. Open-ended arts & crafts, dramatic play, music activities and science experiments are all part of the curriculum.We accept students grades K-5 from all Arlington Public Elementary schools.  Transportation is provided and included in the tuition. Our program will be split into 3 different age groups: K & 1, 2 & 3, 4 & 5.  Throughout the day, there will be opportunities for the kids to have a chance to mingle with other age groups to play and create together.Arlington Kid Care, which is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, follows the Arlington Public School calendar with the following exceptions: it is not open when school closes at mid-day for a vacation period or closes early because of bad weather. Early release days are included as long as you are registered for the respective day.

Monday November 16, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Early Drop Off 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Regular Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	ACE - Artist's Way Class
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Extended Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
2:30 PM - 5:45 PM	Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 Update May 4, 2026: WE MAY STILL HAVE SPACE FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR!  Please register for our "waitlist" and we will get back to you as soon as possible!Kid Care Afterschool is located at 17 Irving Street (Parmenter School). Children will have time to play different exciting sports and games, spend time outside and enjoy the recently renovated playground. Open-ended arts & crafts, dramatic play, music activities and science experiments are all part of the curriculum.We accept students grades K-5 from all Arlington Public Elementary schools.  Transportation is provided and included in the tuition. Our program will be split into 3 different age groups: K & 1, 2 & 3, 4 & 5.  Throughout the day, there will be opportunities for the kids to have a chance to mingle with other age groups to play and create together.Arlington Kid Care, which is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, follows the Arlington Public School calendar with the following exceptions: it is not open when school closes at mid-day for a vacation period or closes early because of bad weather. Early release days are included as long as you are registered for the respective day.

Tuesday November 17, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Early Drop Off 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Regular Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM	ACE - Memoir Writing Class
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Extended Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
2:30 PM - 5:45 PM	Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 Update May 4, 2026: WE MAY STILL HAVE SPACE FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR!  Please register for our "waitlist" and we will get back to you as soon as possible!Kid Care Afterschool is located at 17 Irving Street (Parmenter School). Children will have time to play different exciting sports and games, spend time outside and enjoy the recently renovated playground. Open-ended arts & crafts, dramatic play, music activities and science experiments are all part of the curriculum.We accept students grades K-5 from all Arlington Public Elementary schools.  Transportation is provided and included in the tuition. Our program will be split into 3 different age groups: K & 1, 2 & 3, 4 & 5.  Throughout the day, there will be opportunities for the kids to have a chance to mingle with other age groups to play and create together.Arlington Kid Care, which is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, follows the Arlington Public School calendar with the following exceptions: it is not open when school closes at mid-day for a vacation period or closes early because of bad weather. Early release days are included as long as you are registered for the respective day.

Wednesday November 18, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Early Drop Off 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Regular Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Extended Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
1:00 PM - 5:45 PM	Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 Update May 4, 2026: WE MAY STILL HAVE SPACE FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR!  Please register for our "waitlist" and we will get back to you as soon as possible!Kid Care Afterschool is located at 17 Irving Street (Parmenter School). Children will have time to play different exciting sports and games, spend time outside and enjoy the recently renovated playground. Open-ended arts & crafts, dramatic play, music activities and science experiments are all part of the curriculum.We accept students grades K-5 from all Arlington Public Elementary schools.  Transportation is provided and included in the tuition. Our program will be split into 3 different age groups: K & 1, 2 & 3, 4 & 5.  Throughout the day, there will be opportunities for the kids to have a chance to mingle with other age groups to play and create together.Arlington Kid Care, which is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, follows the Arlington Public School calendar with the following exceptions: it is not open when school closes at mid-day for a vacation period or closes early because of bad weather. Early release days are included as long as you are registered for the respective day.

Thursday November 19, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Early Drop Off 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Regular Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	ACE - Watercolor Pencils Class
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Extended Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
2:30 PM - 5:45 PM	Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 Update May 4, 2026: WE MAY STILL HAVE SPACE FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR!  Please register for our "waitlist" and we will get back to you as soon as possible!Kid Care Afterschool is located at 17 Irving Street (Parmenter School). Children will have time to play different exciting sports and games, spend time outside and enjoy the recently renovated playground. Open-ended arts & crafts, dramatic play, music activities and science experiments are all part of the curriculum.We accept students grades K-5 from all Arlington Public Elementary schools.  Transportation is provided and included in the tuition. Our program will be split into 3 different age groups: K & 1, 2 & 3, 4 & 5.  Throughout the day, there will be opportunities for the kids to have a chance to mingle with other age groups to play and create together.Arlington Kid Care, which is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, follows the Arlington Public School calendar with the following exceptions: it is not open when school closes at mid-day for a vacation period or closes early because of bad weather. Early release days are included as long as you are registered for the respective day.

Friday November 20, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Early Drop Off 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Regular Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Kid Care Preschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Preschool Extended Day 9/16/26:  Please contact the Preschool Director, Kim Grubb (kgrubb@town.arlington.ma.us) for space availability and registration.The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler to join us in our licensed preschool program.  The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at the old Parmenter School Building at 17 Irving Street.  Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child's natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children's artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression.  Your child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and welcoming environment. In this play based program, children will construct knowledge and understanding of their world by using open-ended materials, participating in hands-on activities and interacting with classmates and teachers.The program follows the Arlington Public School Calendar with the start date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. If you are unable to register for a desired day, please be sure to register for the Preschool Waitlist 2026-27.Kid Care Preschool offers rolling enrollment throughout the year.
2:30 PM - 5:45 PM	Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 - Kid Care Afterschool: PROGRAM 2026-27 Update May 4, 2026: WE MAY STILL HAVE SPACE FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR!  Please register for our "waitlist" and we will get back to you as soon as possible!Kid Care Afterschool is located at 17 Irving Street (Parmenter School). Children will have time to play different exciting sports and games, spend time outside and enjoy the recently renovated playground. Open-ended arts & crafts, dramatic play, music activities and science experiments are all part of the curriculum.We accept students grades K-5 from all Arlington Public Elementary schools.  Transportation is provided and included in the tuition. Our program will be split into 3 different age groups: K & 1, 2 & 3, 4 & 5.  Throughout the day, there will be opportunities for the kids to have a chance to mingle with other age groups to play and create together.Arlington Kid Care, which is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, follows the Arlington Public School calendar with the following exceptions: it is not open when school closes at mid-day for a vacation period or closes early because of bad weather. Early release days are included as long as you are registered for the respective day.