Stay and Play Programs
General Information
Come explore Arlington’s Stay and Play program for toddlers. This model offers 90 minutes of play in our toddler-friendly rooms for children ages 12-36 months and their caregivers. The program is designed to expose toddlers to their first social group experience outside of the home. Our Parks and Recreation staff will provide a safe, clean, and stimulating environment for toddlers to explore new toys and make new friends. Caregivers will stay during the program to supervise their children and create bonds with other families in the community. Staff will provide organized activities such as story times, crafts, sensory and movement experiences. Registration is required. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying siblings must be registered and meet age requirements to attend this program.
Stay and Play Program hours are 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Stay and Play Programs are offered at 3 convenient Arlington locations:
Important Dates to Remember
Program Registration (opens at 10 am):
| Sessions |
In-County Registration |
Out-of-County Registration |
Session Start |
Session End |
| Fall Session |
July 23, 2024 |
July 30, 2024 |
Sept 3, 2024 |
Nov 22, 2024 |
|
Winter Session
|
Oct 22, 2024 |
Oct 29, 2024 |
Dec 2, 2024 |
March 7, 2025 |
Getting Started
Registration
- Register here. You’ll need your WebTrac login information, program number and credit card (we accept VISA, MasterCard and Discover). A 3% fee is charged by our credit card processor. Customers using credit cards pay the convenience fee directly to the credit card processor. Arlington County does not receive any portion of the fee. Learn how to avoid the fee.
- Search by Activity type and choose "Preschool/Playgroup" from the options.
- If you don’t have an account with us, create one at registration.arlingtonva.us/. Click “Create Account” in the Login/Register box in the top left corner.
- Registration opens at 10 a.m.
Tuition
Payment due at time of registration. Tuition is for a 12-week session.
| Days |
County Tuition |
Out of County Tuition |
| 2 days a week |
$180.00 |
$207.00 |
| 1 day a week |
$90.00 |
$103.50 |
Access for All
Stay and Play Programs, like more Park & Recreation programs and classes, are at a price you can afford! Our fee reduction program helps Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day! Access for All. Whether you have a short-term set back or something longer term. Details here.
Additionally, we can put modifications in place to promote an enjoyable and successful program experience for participants of all abilities. Details here.
Cancellations
- The program fees are not based on attendance.
- All cancellations must be made in writing to the registration office two weeks prior to the last day and are subject to a $20 administrative fee per session.
- Cancellations can be made at registration@arlingtonva.us or to 300 N. Park Drive, Arlington, VA 22203. The cost per day will be divided based on the number of days of service.
- Please note that all cancellations are processed by Administrative Services staff only, not through program staff.