Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

View general information about our program. See below for answers to frequently asked questions:

What are your hours?

Do you have before or after school care?

How much does Menotomy Preschool cost?

Menotomy Preschool Tuition Rates - 2025-2026

3 Mornings (Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 to 11:30) $3,314 per year

5 Mornings (Monday through Friday 8:30 to 11:30). $4,395 per year

3 Full Days (Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 to 2:00) $5,170 per year

5 Full Days (Monday through Friday 8:30 to 2:00) $6,865 per year

**Tuition rates are subject to change based on review by the Arlington School Committee

Do we have to live in Arlington?

How do I apply?

How many students are in the classrooms?

How many staff are in the classrooms?

Do you follow the Arlington Public Schools calendar?

What does a typical school day look like?

BELOW IS A *SAMPLE* SCHEDULE

Time	Activity
8:25-9:00	Wash hands/Choice time
9:00-9:15	Circle/Math Warm up
9:15-9:25	Bathroom
9:30-10:00	AM Recess
10:00-10:20	Snack
10:20-10:25	Story
10:25-10:45	Small groups
10:45-10:55	Lively letters/SEL/Bathroom
10:55-11:25	Choice time
11:25-11:35	AM Dismissal
11:35-12:00	Lunch
12:00-12:30	Rest
12:30-12:35	Bathroom
12:35-1:05	Small groups/Choice time
1:05-1:15	Story/Activity
1:15-1:25	Bathroom/transition to recess
1:30-2:00	Recess/Dismissal

Music: Wednesday’s 10:40-11:05

What if my child naps?

What is the age makeup of the classrooms?

What curricula do you use?

My child is kindergarten age, can they go to Menotomy?

My child turns 3 after August 31 can they come to Menotomy?