EDUCATION DIRECTORY
ACADEMIES AND SCHOOLS
BASIS INDEPENDENT MCLEAN
8000 Jones Branch Drive
McLean, VA 22102
703-854-1253 mclean.basisindependent.com
mclean-info@basisindependent.com Ages 2-3
Students at BASIS Independent McLean get
the best possible start to their education. The
toddler and early learning programs, led by
nurturing experts, are designed to empower
curiosity, independence and social-emotional
development from day one.
(THE) BETHESDA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
7611 Clarendon Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-986-1260 bethesdamontessori.com
admissions@bethesdamontessori.com Ages: 3-6
BMS, established in 1983, is located in the heart
of Bethesda, offering two years of preschool
and a kindergarten year. Open 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
AMI-trained teachers, art, French and computer
are offered, plus after-school activities.
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CONGRESSIONAL SCHOOL
3229 Sleepy Hollow Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
703-533-9711 congressionalschool.org
gherbst@congressionalschool.org Discover this co-ed independent day school
for infants to eighth graders in Falls Church,
Virginia. Congressional School prepares young
learners for future success, inspiring them to
question, collaborate, create and lead.
EARLY LEARNERS ACADEMY
474 Ridge St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
703-589-0990 earlylearnersela.com
At Early Learners Academy, each child learns
how to identify letters and words, make letter
and sound connections, use writing tools, build
relationships, respond to text and conquer
personal goals. Early Learners Academy is
staffed by exceptional educators who have
been trained to teach early learners. Early
Learners Academy has received recognition by
the National Accreditation Commission for Early
Care and Education Programs.
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-old children
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 a child’s
needs and offers individual attention for
whole development.
(THE) MANOR MONTESSORI SCHOOL
10500 Oaklyn Drive, Potomac, MD 20854
5450 Massachusetts Ave.
Bethesda, MD 20816
11200 Old Georgetown Road
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BROOKSFIELD SCHOOL
1830 Kirby Road
McLean, VA 22101
703-356-5437 brooksfieldschool.org
sarah@brooksfieldschool.org Ages Served: 2-10
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Brooksfield School offers mindfulness, nutrition,
Spanish, dance, music, art, outdoor adventure,
extracurricular activities and summer camp.
(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.
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-Second
Ages accepted: 4-7 years
Offering half- and full-day programs and culturally
responsive education while prioritizing the joy
of learning. Please visit the school’s 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 50 years of Montessori tradition to
Northern Virginia. The school 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.
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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.
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Summer Camp
Special!!! Summer camp
registration fee is
waived when you enroll
between january 5th &
march 15th
music theater &
art camp
Junior Music Camp
private lessons
main stage musical
PERFORMING MAMA MIA
RESTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL
1928 Isaac Newton Square West
Reston, VA 20190
703-481-2922 restonmontessori.com
office@restonmontessori.com Hours: 7 a.m. to 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- and after-school activities.
Montessori School
of McLean
Where Authentic Montessori
Meets the 21st Century:
Ages 2-12
(THE) SEED SCHOOL OF MARYLAND
200 Font Hill Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21223
410-843-9482 seedschoolmd.org
Grades: 6-12
The SEED School of Maryland is a college-
preparatory, tuition-free boarding school
serving boys and girls in grades 6-12. Motivated
children received an extraordinary educational
THE BETHESDA
MONTESSORI SCHOOL
20 ENROLL FOR SPRING/SUMMER
Join us for our
40th year
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IN-PERSON ACADEMICS
& AFTER CARE
8am – 6pm
7611 Clarendon Rd.
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-986-1260 Email us to learn more and tour the school
admissions@bethesdamontessori.com www.bethesdamontessori.com
Cultivating each child’s unique ability to flourish in
mind, body and spirit
ENRICHMENTS • Science • Technology • Spanish • Outdoor Classroom
• Library • Music • Drama • Art • Physical Education
Extended Day • Transportation • Summer Camp
1711 Kirby Road
McLean, VA 22101
703-790-1049 Accredited by
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