New Family Information

Thank you for your interest in Menotomy Preschool. We are thrilled to share our program description and lottery process with families.

Program Description

Menotomy Preschool is an integrated program for children with and without disabilities in the town of Arlington. All children are provided with the opportunity to learn and grow in an inclusive, diverse learning environment. All classrooms are multi-age in design.(3-5 years) Our teachers are licensed in early childhood and special education and provide individualized instruction to best meet the needs of each child in their classroom. Related service providers (speech pathologist, occupational therapist and social worker) spend time weekly in each classroom working with all students. By providing accommodations and offering challenges where appropriate, all children will progress on their own path. All students engage in developmentally appropriate activities throughout the school day to promote social, language, emotional, cognitive and motor development.

It is important to note that MPS is not a traditional preschool or daycare. As an integrated preschool, our primary goal is to serve the needs of the students with disabilities in Arlington. All students have the benefit of classrooms with highly qualified and certified teaching and related service staff while learning in an inclusive and supportive environment.

*Menotomy Preschool does NOT offer before or after school childcare*

Age Eligibility

Children must be:

At least 3 years old and not older than 5 years old by August 31 of the year they plan to begin
Entering preschool in September

Schedule Options

Menotomy Preschool offers both half-day and full-day program options.

Full-day students participate in a daily rest time lasting no more than 30 minutes
Menotomy Preschool does not offer a traditional nap period

If a child requires more than a 30-minute rest period, families are encouraged to consider a half-day schedule.

Our Lottery is closed for the 2026-2027 school year. Click here to be added to our waitlist,

Questions or Next Steps

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact the Menotomy Preschool main office:

Phone: 781-316-3698
Email: [email protected]