Our Schedule and Classes

All Dulin classes have one teacher and one parent helper assigned to each class. Children must reach the appropriate age for a class on or before September 30 of the current school year. Our school year runs from the second week of September through the end of May (Memorial Day), and we follow the vacation schedule and cancellation policies of Fairfax County Public Schools.

Annual Calendar of Events

Check out all of the fun-filled and informational activities for Dulin children and families HERE.

 

Typical Class Schedule

***Dulin Cooperative Preschool has modified the typical class schedule for 2020-2021 and is currently accepting applications for the upcoming school year with extra precautions in place including limited classes, a shorter classroom day, required face coverings and social distancing in response to Covid-19. Prospective families may contact our Admissions Chair at admissions@dulinpreschool.org for more information.

Class Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
BEARS:  2s  9:30AM-12PM 9:30AM-12PM
OWLS: Younger 3s 9:30AM-12PM 9:30AM-12PM 9:30AM-12PM
FROGS:  Pre-K 4s & Older 3s* 9:30AM-12PM 9:30AM-12PM 9:30AM-12PM 9:30AM-12PM
FOXES: Pre-K 4s & Older 3s* 9:30AM-12PM 9:30AM-12PM 9:30AM-12PM 9:30AM-12PM

*The Frogs & Foxes classes include rising kindergartners and some older 3 year olds.
Class schedules are reviewed annually and may vary from year to year.

Which class
will my child be in?

 

BEARS: 2s

Our BEARS class has approximately 12 children. Children must reach the age of 2 years on or before September 30 of the current school year.

 

OWLS: Younger 3s

Our OWLS  generally turn 3 years old during the preceding spring or summer. The OWLS class has approximately 12 children.

 

 FROGS: 4s & Older 3s

Our FROGS class is a Pre-K class consisting of 4 year olds who will be attending kindergarten the following year and older 3 year olds. The FROGS class has approximately 14 children.

 

 FOXES: 4s & Older 3s

Our FOXES class is a Pre-K class consisting of 4 year olds who will be attending kindergarten the following year and older 3 year olds. The FOXES class has approximately 14 children.

Optional Programs

Lunch Bunch

Lunch Bunch is an optional extended day for children enrolled in the OWLS, FROGS & FOXES. The children in Lunch Bunch see friends in other classes, eat their home-brought lunches as a group, and have the opportunity for additional outdoor or Rainy Day Room play.

Noon – 1:30 p.m. one or more afternoons per week
(may vary from year to year)

Enrichment

Enrichment is an optional extended day for children eligible to enter kindergarten the following year.

Noon – 2:30 p.m. one afternoon per week
(may vary from year to year)