childstar Waples Mill Elementary School
11509 Waples Mill Road, Oakton, Virginia 22124 | 703-390-7700

Welcome to preschool at Waples Mill!

We are a Fairfax County program that offers a child-centered approach to learning for children ages 2-5, with developmental delays. Children are found eligible for the program following a free developmental screening conducted through Fairfax County’s Child Find. Waples Mill, we are committed to providing quality early childhood practices. We work collaboratively with parents, therapists, staff and community resources to address the unique and individual needs of the children and families we serve. We currently service children through our Non-Categorical classes and our Preschool Autism program.

Our preschool program models a play based approach to learning which allows children to safely and actively explore the world around them. The environment is set up to promote positive self-awareness and independence. The children engage in a variety of language rich developmentally appropriate activities. These activities focus on several areas of development including social-emotional, speech & language, and gross motor.

Waples Mill also has a large community inclusion program. This program invites typically developing children ages 3-5 to serve as positive role models. We hold an informational meeting every spring highlighting this wonderful opportunity for children and the application process. If you have any other questions regarding the preschool program at Waples Mill feel free to contact our office at (703) 390-7745. If you are interested in learning more about the special education eligibility process, please contact Fairfax County Public Schools Child Find office at (571) 423-4105.

The Early Childhood Special Education Program at Waples Mill will be hosting an informational meeting Monday, April 5th.. If your child will be between 3 ½ (by 9/30/10) and 5 years and you are interested in our inclusion program for the 2010-2011 academic year click here for more information.