Annandale Cooperative Preschool.

ACPS Awards

Since 1947 ACPS has provided excellent early childhood education to all involved.  In the modern era we have won many awards.

Here is a sampling:

      • 2009 Nickelodeon Parents’ Pick for Best Washington DC Preschool
      • 2014 National Association for the Education of Young Children Highlighted ACPS as a Provider of Outstanding Programs to Young Children
      • 2017 One of Northern Virginia Magazine’s Top Preschools
      • 2018 Winnie Family Favorite Winner: Home Away from Home Award, Live and Learn Award for Educational Excellence
      • Numerous years including 2019 Teaching and Outstanding Achievement Awards from the Potomac Association of Cooperative Teachers and the Virginia Cooperative Preschool Council
      • 2023 Susie Stone Outstanding Teacher Award given to Amy Quigley by Parent Cooperative Preschools International
      • 2024 IPOP Exemplary Community Teacher of the Year given to Kirsten Howard by Fairfax County Public Schools Inclusive Placement Opportunities for Preschoolers Committee 

NAEYC Accredited

ACPS has met the high standards of NAEYC accredition continuously since 1987. All of our teachers hold degrees in early childhood education and related fields. We are proud to be the only NAEYC accredited cooperative preschool in both Fairfax County and all of Northern Virginia.