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Ballston Quarter and Dulles Town Center,
children as young as three learn to measure,
mix, and roll, while tweens and teens learn
to reference recipes, ingredient identification,
and proper measuring techniques. In every
class they’ll work with our professional
chef to learn true culinary techniques: knife
skills, sautéing, grilling, boiling, braising,
baking and more, all while exploring new
world cuisines, healthy menus, and seasonal
dishes, vegetable cookery, pasta making
and even gluten-free baking as they make
sophisticated, delicious dishes!
ENCORE STAGE & STUDIO
encorestage.org; info@encorestage.org
703-548-1154 4000 Lorcom Lane, Arlington, Va.
Encore offers learning opportunities for
students in K-12. Our after-school programs
and year-round classes help students
develop creativity and self-confidence.
They are targeted to all levels of experience,
from introductory to advanced. Course
offerings for grades 8-12 include topics in
acting, movement, music and playwriting
for bilingual/ESOL students. Encore can also
work with you to customize a class based on
your school’s needs or help direct or produce
your school’s play or musical.
HARMONIA SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND ART
harmoniaschool.org harmonia@harmoniaschool.org
703-938-7301 204-F Mill St. NE, Vienna, Va.
Hours: 12-8:30 p.m. (Monday-Friday)
9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Saturday)
Harmonia provides music lessons in all
instruments and voice, as well as musical
theater instruction and productions. Our
quality programs and experienced teachers
make our school the best choice for
performing arts education, all under one roof.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF MUSIC
ismw.org; info@ismw.org
301-365-5888 10450 Auto Park Ave. Bethesda, Md.
4701 Sangamore Road,. #LL-03
Bethesda, Md.
Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.,
Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Voted best in music instruction, the
International School of Music offer music
lessons in all instruments and voice to
students of all levels and ages. Preschool
music classes and adult music instructions
is also available in addition to the optional
performances and certificate programs. Book
your trial lessons today.
KIDS FIRST SWIM SCHOOLS
kidsfirstswimschools.com contact@kidsfirstswimschools.com
Check website for list of all locations.
The Kids First Swim Schools are America’s
largest provider of year round warm water
swimming instruction, operating 20 locations
across 5 states, teaching over 100,000
students annually.
SUNSET HILLS MONTESSORI
sunsethillsmontessori.com 703-476-7477
11180 Ridge Heights Road, Reston, Va.
Hours: 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
At SHMS we are committed to recognizing
and cultivating the uniqueness of each
individual child. We have a community of
educators, and wonderful families, that have
chosen SHMS because of a shared vision for
early childhood and elementary education.
INDOOR SWIMMING
KIDS FIRST SWIM SCHOOLS
kidsfirstswimschools.com contact@kidsfirstswimschools.com
Check website for list of all locations.
The Kids First Swim Schools are America’s
largest provider of year round warm water
swimming instruction, operating 20 locations
across 5 states, teaching over 100,000
students annually.
PERFECT POINTE DANCE STUDIO
perfectpointe.com/arlington arlington@perfectpointe.com
703-533-8830 2499 N. Harrison St., Ste. 1-LL, Arlington, Va.
Offering classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip
hop, modern, musical theater, dance and
acrobatics for ages 18 months through adult!
Qualified and caring staff, family-friendly
atmosphere, fun performance opportunities.
PERFECT POINTE MUSIC & DANCE STUDIO
perfectpointe.com/springfield springfield@perfectpointe.com
703-440-9000 8060 Rolling Road, Springfield, Va.
Offering classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hiphop,
modern, acrobatics, contemporary & musical
theater dance styles. Private music lessons
include guitar, ukulele, violin/viola, drums,
voice and more! Highly qualified staff, family-
friendly atmosphere and fun performance
opportunities. WESTMINSTER SCHOOL
westminsterschool.com admissions@westminsterschool.com
COMMOTION DANCE STUDIO
703-256-3620 13097 Wisteria Drive, L1
K-8 Germantown, Maryland
3819 Gallows Road, Annandale, Va.
Commotiondance.com Preschool (3 and 4-year-olds):
info@commotiondance.com 6800 Columbia Pike, Annandale, Va.
301-515-8908 Hours 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Open House: August 17th 9:30-12:00
Westminster School provides a unique
Be encouraged, engaged, excellent!
Preschool-Middle School education based
CoMMotion is more than a dance studio, it’s
on a classical curriculum; accelerated
a place where you learn life-long lessons,
academics enhanced by the arts; and an
of integrity, patience, leadership and
emphasis on personal responsibility and
achievement. Intro classes, Free Uniform, Jazz, good character. Students enjoy small
Ballet, Tap, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Poms.
classes taught by teachers who specialize
in their field.
HARMONIA SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND ART
harmoniaschool.org harmonia@harmoniaschool.org
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
703-938-7301 & PRESCHOOLS
204-F Mill St. N.E., Vienna, Va.
AIDAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Hours: Monday-Friday 12-8:30 p.m.
aidanschool.org Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
202-387-2700 Harmonia provides music lessons in all
2700 27th St., N.W., Washington, D.C.
instruments and voice, as well as musical
Aidan Montessori School is a co-ed
theater instruction and productions. Our
independent school located in Woodley
quality programs and experienced teachers
Park. Aidan has served children’s natural
make our school the best choice for
performing arts education, all under one roof. development, innate curiosity, and pursuit of
independence since its founding as one of
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF MUSIC
the nation’s first Montessori schools in 1961.
ismw.org; info@ismw.org
THE AUBURN SCHOOL
301-365-5888 theauburnschool.org
10450 Auto Park Ave., Bethesda, Md.
admissions@theauburnschool.org 4701 Sangamore Road, #LL-03
703-793-9353, 301-588-8048
Bethesda, Md.
3800 Concorde Parkway, Suite 500
Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Chantilly, Va.
Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
9115 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, Md.
Voted best in music instruction, the
7401 Park Heights Ave., Baltimore, Md.
International School of Music offer music
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
lessons in all instruments and voice to
The Auburn School is an independent day-
students of all levels and ages. Preschool
school with a specialized program which
music classes and adult music instructions
offers a stimulating educational program
is also available in addition to the optional
performances and certificate programs. Book for intellectually engaged students with
challenges in the areas of communication,
your trial lessons today.
socialization, language, and organization.
Auburn’s program simultaneously supports
the development of academic skills, social
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competency and pragmatic language in
an engaging educational environment. Our
program is appropriate for students who can
learn successfully and appropriately in a
small classroom setting.
BARRIE SCHOOL
barrie.org; admission@barrie.org
301-576-2800 13500 Layhill Road, Silver Spring, Md.
Barrie School inspires intellectual curiosity,
emotional resiliency, and social engagement
for students age 18 months to Grade 12.
Students from 18-month old Toddlers through
Grade 5 Upper Elementary are taught using
the Montessori Method, a child-centered
educational approach. Students in Grades
6-12 engage in Project Based Learning, a
teaching method in which students gain
knowledge and skills by working for an
extended period of time to investigate and
respond to an authentic, engaging and
complex question, problem, or challenge.
All students enjoy small class sizes and
make use of our 45- acre wooded campus
on a daily basis. Barrie is located in Silver
Spring, Maryland, minutes from the ICC
and Glenmont Metro. Our close proximity to
downtown Washington, D.C. enables students
to take full advantage of the cultural and
educational resources available in the area.
BEANTREE ASHBURN CAMPUS
beantreelearning.com; 571-223-3110
43629 Greenway Corporate Drive,
Ashburn, Va.
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
BeanTree Learning in Ashburn provides
unparalleled care and nurturing for infants
through PreK. Led by a team of experienced
and caring educators, BeanTree provides
children with a safe and stimulating
environment for academic success and
provides parents with peace of mind.
Year-round enrollment available for fully-
accredited academic and specialty programs.
BEANTREE WESTFIELDS CAMPUS
beantreelearning.com 703-961-8222
5003 Westfields Blvd., Chantilly, Va.
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Fully accredited, discover the BeanTree
difference at our Westfields/ Chantilly
Campus! Offering unprecedented educational
offerings for your child in every stage of
academic development, BeanTree offers infant
care through full-day private kindergarten,
before/after school and summer camp.
Year-round enrollment for full and part-time
academic and specialty programs.
BEAUVOIR, THE NATIONAL CATHEDRAL
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
beauvoirschool.org 202-537-6493
3500 Woodley Road, NW
Washington, D.C.
Open House: Thursday, Oct. 18th
9:15-11 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 11th, 1-3 p.m.
Beauvoir provides an educational
environment fostering a lifetime of
enthusiasm for learning and growth while
nurturing the spiritual, ethical, intellectual,
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emotional, physical and social development
of every child.
university-preparatory school. Call today for
your private tour and educational consultation.
BROOKSFIELD SCHOOL
brooksfieldschool.org sarah@brooksfieldschool.org
703-356-5437 1830 Kirby Road, McLean, Va.
Ages Served: 3-10
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Mindfulness, nutrition, Spanish, dance,
music & art, outdoor adventure program,
extracurricular activities and summer camp.
FEYNMAN SCHOOL
feynmanschool.org admissions@feynmanschool.org
301-770-4211 11810 Falls Road, Potomac, Md.
Grades: Preschool-Grade 5
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
The area’s leader in educating academically-
gifted children, Feynman School features
extraordinary programs in science, math,
language arts, theater and music designed to
maximize your child’s potential.
CONGRESSIONAL SCHOOL
congressionalschool.org gherbst@congressionalschool.org
703-533-1064 3229 Sleepy Hollow Road,
Falls Church, Va.
A co-ed independent day school for
infants to eighth graders in Falls
Church, Va.. Congressional School
prepares young learners for future
success, inspiring them to question,
collaborate, create, and lead.
FAIRFAX CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
fairfaxchristianschool.com admissions@studyfcs.com
703-759-5100 22870 Pacific Blvd., Dulles, Va.
Ages: K-12th Grade
Fairfax Christian School is an independent,
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GLENBROOK COOPERATIVE
NURSERY SCHOOL
glenbrookschool.org membership@glenbrookschool.org
301-365-3190; 10010 Fernwood Road
Bethesda, Md.
Hours: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
At Glenbrook, we nurture our children in the
early, formative years so they can define
themselves as individuals. We strive for this
through spontaneous play in a controlled
and time structured environment. We believe
that children can feel secure only when they
understand and trust a set of limits. Their
imagination, curiosity, and interests need
time to wander, expand, and develop within
these limits. Cooperative nursery schools are
administered and maintained by the parents,
allowing everyone to grow and learn together.
The special nature of Glenbrook is the close
working relationship between parents and
teachers. Our approach builds a sense of
community and togetherness for parents
and children.
GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI
guidepostmontessori.com/ northern-virginia
866-202-8593 24328 Marrwood Drive, Aldie, Va..
42945 Waxpool Road, Ashburn, Va..
4550 Walney Road, Chantilly, Va.
13251 Woodland Park Road, Herndon, Va.
Ages: Infant to elementary
Guidepost Montessori in Loudoun and
Fairfax counties is among a growing,
worldwide network of schools that offer
language immersion for ages infant through
elementary. MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CEDAR LANE
preschoolmontessori.com info@cedarlanemontessori.com
703-560-4379 3035 Cedar Lane, Fairfax, Va.
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Montessori School of Cedar Lane has been
providing over 40 years of Montessori
tradition to Northern Virginia. We offer a
complete educational and social environment
and utilize the discoveries and methods of
Dr. Montessori to help the child develop more
fully the potential within him.
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF MCLEAN
mcleanmontessori.org 703-790-1049
1711 Kirby Road, McLean, Va.
Ages: 2 ½-12
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Preschool and elementary classes. Spanish,
French, science, drama, music, P.E., computer,
art, summer school, transportation available.
NYSMITH SCHOOL FOR THE GIFTED
nysmith.com; ebalberde@nysmith.com
703-713-3332 13625 EDS Drive, Herndon, Va.
Ages Served: 3 yrs.-8th Grade
Hours: 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
The award winning Nysmith School for the
Gifted is committed to making school fun.
We nurture your student’s love of learning
and help your child learn to their potential.
Our 1:9 ratio allows us to differentiate the
academic program up to 4 grade levels
above grade.
90 %
of Graduates are
Accepted to Their First
Choice High Schools
30 +
After School Activities and
Extended Hours to Help
Your Busy Schedule
13 Average Class Size with
Talented Teachers Who
Truly Know Their Students
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