extraordinary programs in science, math
and language arts.
Sister Montessori preschools,
providing Northern Virginia’s
preschool children with quality
education for the past 50 years.
GEORGETOWN HILL EARLY SCHOOL
georgetownhill.com 301-284-8144
12 locations in Montgomery, Frederick
and PG counties: Bethesda,
Clarksburg, Darnestown, Gaithersburg,
Potomac, North Potomac, Rockville,
Hyattsville and Riverdale.
For more than 40 years, Georgetown Hill
Early School has provided high-quality,
play-based childcare programs to
Maryland families for infants, toddlers,
preschoolers, and school-aged children.
With 12 locations in Montgomery, Frederick
and PG counties, Georgetown Hill’s
researched-based P.L.A.N. curriculum
embraces the whole-child approach
to learning by creating a nurturing
environment for children to play, learn, and
grow into their true selves during their
most informative developmental years.
HARMONIA SCHOOL OF MUSIC & ART
204 F Mill St., NE, Vienna, VA 22180
703-938-7301 harmoniaschool.org
harmonia@harmoniaschool.org Harmonia School offers outstanding
performing arts programs. It includes
instrumental and voice lessons and early
EXPANDING PRIMARY
PROGRAM EXPLORE • WONDER • GROW
childhood classes. Harmonia’s theater
department offers one of the finest
musical theater and acting programs that
culminate in productions. The classes are
offered to all ages and all levels. Highly
educated and experienced teachers
provide the instruction.
HOLLY BROOK MONTESSORI SCHOOL
2455 Gallows Road
Dunn Loring, VA 22027
703-573-7800 preschoolmontessori.com
info@hollybrookmontessori.com Tours are available by appointment
Children learn in an intimate and
unpretentious atmosphere, where they
respect themselves and others and care for
the environment around them. Holly Brook
offers a complete educational and social
environment and uses the discoveries and
methods of Dr. Montessori to help children
develop more fully the potential within
them. The school provides a program
specially suited to the needs of a child and
offers individual attention to his or her total
development as an individual.
HUNTER MILL MONTESSORI SCHOOL
2709 Hunter Mill Road
Oakton, VA 22124
703-938-7755 preschoolmontessori.com
info@huntermillmontessori.com Tours are available by appointment.
Hunter Mill Montessori School provides
an intimate and nurturing environment
for children ages 2 years, 9 months to
6-year-olds to develop their independence
through the Montessori experience.
Hunter Mill offers a complete educational
and social environment and uses the
discoveries and methods of Dr. Montessori
to help children develop more fully the
potential within them. The school provides
a program specially suited to the needs of
a child and offers individual attention to his
or her whole development.
Montessori Kindergarten & Preschool
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF MUSIC
11325 Seven Locks Road, Suite 255
Potomac, MD 20854
4701 Sangamore Road, Suite LL-03
Bethesda, MD 20816
301-365-5888 ismw.org; info@ismw.org
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 offers music
lessons in all instruments and voices to
students of all levels and ages. Preschool
music classes and adult music instruction
are also available in addition to the optional
performances and certificate programs.
Book your trial lessons today.
McLean, VA • 703-356-5437 • www.brooksfieldschool.org
(THE) MANOR MONTESSORI SCHOOL
10500 Oaklyn Drive, Potomac, MD 20854
Now Enrolling Ages 2 to 6
Toddler Program • Before & After Care
Advanced Academic Curriculum
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5450 Massachusetts Ave.
Bethesda, MD 20816
11200 Old Georgetown Road
Rockville, MD 20852
301-299-7400 manormontessori.com
Ages: 2-9
Discover Maryland’s first Montessori
School, teaching generations of children
since 1962. Offering school day, extended
day and summer day camp.
MARVA COLLINS COTTAGE SCHOOL
703-942-9817 mccottageschool.org
director@mccottageschool.org Private/Independent School
Grades accepted: PreK-2nd
Preschool and kindergarten
Ages accepted: 4-7 years
Pre-K to Grade 2. Offering half- and full-
day programs and culturally responsive
education while prioritizing the joy of
learning. Please visit our website for
information session and open house details.
(THE) MONTESSORI SCHOOL AT
GOOSE CREEK PRESERVE
42470 Rosalind St., Ashburn, VA 20148
571-417-3999 goosecreekmontessori.com
info@goosecreekmontessori.com Tours available by appointment.
Discover this brand-new Montessori
school in the Broadlands area of Ashburn.
All of the classrooms are spacious with
an abundance of natural lighting. The
classrooms open to the playground
with patios allowing children to freely
work inside and outside. Goose Creek
offers a complete educational and social
environment and uses the discoveries and
methods of Dr. Montessori to help a child
develop more fully the potential within
him or her.
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CEDAR LANE
3035 Cedar Lane, Fairfax, VA 22031
703-560-4379 preschoolmontessori.com
info@cedarlanemontessori.com 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 use the discoveries and
methods of Dr. Montessori to help a child
develop more fully the potential within
him or her.
(THE) MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF MCLEAN
1711 Kirby Road, McLean, VA 22101
703-790-1049 mcleanmontessori.org
Ages: 2 -12
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Offering preschool and elementary classes,
Spanish, French, science, drama, music,
physical education, computer, art and summer
school. Transportation available.
NYSMITH SCHOOL FOR THE GIFTED
13625 EDS Drive, Herndon, VA 20171
703-713-3332 nysmith.com
ebalberde@nysmith.com Ages Served: 3 years old to eighth 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. Staff nurture
your student’s love of learning and help your
children learn to their potential. A 1-to-9 ratio
allows Nysmith to differentiate the academic
program up to four levels above a student’s
current grade.
ONENESS-FAMILY MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Ages 2 through Grade 12
6701 Wisconsin Ave.
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
301-652-7751 High School: 9411 Connecticut Ave.
Kensington, MD 20895
301-652-7751 onenessfamily.org
For 33 years, Oneness-Family School’s award-
winning Montessori program has served families
of students 2 years through grade 12. OFS
features highly trained, supportive teachers and
a diverse, engaged school community. We create
a collaborative learning environment where all
children have the chance to explore their own
talents and interests. OFS fosters students who
are prepared to lead and succeed in a changing,
challenging world by balancing college prep
academics with a focus on well-being and
shared values such as empathy, inclusion and
equity. High school program offerings include
a leadership program, outdoor education,
community internships and field studies in the
D.C. area.
PINECREST SCHOOL
7209 Quiet Cove
Alexandria, VA 22003
703-354-3446 pinecrestschool.org
admissions@pinecrestschool.org Ages: 3-12
Hours: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Please email for more information.
Pinecrest School is a fully accredited progressive
school offering small class sizes, hands-on
curriculum, an individualized approach and a
focus on a balance of academics and social and
emotional well-being. Offers preschool through
sixth grades, summer camp and before- and
after-care services.
RESTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL
1928 Isaac Newton Square West
Reston, VA 20190
703-481-2922 restonmontessori.com
office@restonmontessori.com Hours: 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Established in 1986, Reston Montessori School is
a private, coeducational school for children from
3 months through sixth grade. RMS provides
academic school day, enrichment programs and
before- after-school activities.
(THE) SIENA SCHOOL
1300 Forest Glen Road
Silver Spring, MD 20901
301-244-3600 2705 Hunter Mill Road
Oakton, VA 22124
703-745-5900 thesienaschool.org
info@thesienaschool.org The Siena School provides highly individualized,
research-based, multisensory instruction and
curriculum-related field trips. Our students
develop critical thinking skills and acquire
the tools and strategies needed to become
successful and independent learners who are
prepared for college.
SPRING BILINGUAL MONTESSORI ACADEMY
3514 Plyers Mill Road
Kensington, MD 20895
301-962-7262 spring-bilingual.org
Ages: 2-6; Hours: 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
This Montessori preschool offers foreign
language programs.
SPRINGWELL SCHOOL
9525 Colesville Road
Silver Spring, MD 20901
springwell.school info@springwell.school
301-578-6885 Grades: K-4
This progressive school offers a unique blend
of Waldorf, Montessori, and Reggio Emilia
philosophies. ONGOING REGISTRATION
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WESTMINSTER SCHOOL
3819 Gallows Road
Annandale, VA 22003
westminsterschool.com admissions@westminsterschool.com
703-256-3620 Preschool (3- and 4-year-olds) to Grade 8
Westminster School provides a unique preschool
to middle school education based on a classical
curriculum, accelerated academics enhanced
by the arts and an emphasis on personal
responsibility and good character. Students enjoy
small classes taught by teachers who specialize
in their field.
THE YELLOW HOUSE SCHOOL
7012 Braeburn Place
Bethesda, MD 20817
301-263-0952 theyellowhouseschool.com
info@theyellowhouseschool.com This bilingual, inclusive preschool is led by highly
qualified early childhood educators. The school
is enrolling children ages 2-5 and offers full-day
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