EDUCATION DIRECTORY
ACADEMIES AND SCHOOLS
THE AUBURN SCHOOL
Admissions Director, Frances Foreman
301-588-8048 frances.foreman@theauburnschool.org
theauburnschool.org info@theauburnschool.org
9115 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-588-8048 Please register at theauburnschool.org/
admissions/silver-spring- campusadmissions/
Monday , November 14 – In person
Wednesday, January 19 – Zoom
3800 Concorde Parkway, #500
Chantilly, VA 20151
703-793-9353 Please register at theauburnschool.org/
admissions/fairfax-campus-admissions/ Tuesday , November 15 – In person
Tuesday, January 24 – Zoom
The Auburn School grows the social and
academic potential of students with social
and communication challenges, supporting
academic skills, social competency and
pragmatic language.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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.
(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.
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.
(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
experience that allows them to graduate with
the proficiency for success in college and
beyond. (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. Students develop
critical thinking skills and acquire the tools
and strategies needed to become successful
and independent learners who are prepared
for college.
WESTMINSTER SCHOOL
3819 Gallows Road, Annandale, VA 22003
703-256-3620 westminsterschool.com
admissions@westminster-school.com 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 and half-day enrollment.
ENRICHMENT AND
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
ACTING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
5506 Talon Court
Fairfax, VA 22032
703-554-4931 afyp.org
Acting for Young People celebrates more
than 20 years of fun, challenging classes
for ages 5 to adults taught by theater
professionals. After-school programs,
weekend and school holiday classes,
summer acting camps and more teach skills
that can be used on stage and off.
(THE) CENTER FOR BALLET ARTS
3955 Pender Drive, Suite 105
Fairfax, VA 22032
703-273-5344 thecenterforballetarts.com
As Northern Virginia’s premier dance studio,
The Center for Ballet Arts offers classes in
ballet, pointe, modern dance, jazz, tap, Pilates
and Body Barre Conditioning. Kinderballet is
offered for children beginning at age 3. Intensive
programs are offered for serious dance students,
and classes are designed to promote strength,
flexiblity and technique.
ELEVATED LEARNING SOLUTIONS
301-466-5123 elevatedlearningsolutionsllc.com
Elevated Learning Solutions is an educational
support group that provides a variety of
educational services and goes above and
beyond for clients. Its staff helps clients
understand how they learn and how to be better
learners by expanding the focus beyond the
academic habits to include physical and social
well-being. ENCORE STAGE & STUDIO
4000 Lorcorm Lane, Arlington, VA 22207
encoragestage.org info@encorestage.org
Encore Stage & Studio provides accessiblity
services throughout the year. Encore is delighted
to provide an accessibility matinee performance
for selected productions. Classes, camps and
programs held throughout the year inspire
young people to develop the creativity, empathy
and confidence needed to make meaningful
connections with peers and have a positive
impact in their communities.
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 childhood classes.
Harmonia’s theater department offers one of
the finest musical theater and acting programs
that culminates in productions. The classes
are offered to all ages and all levels. Highly
educated and experienced teachers provide the
instruction. 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.
LITTLE LEAVES BEHAVIORAL SERVICES
Various locations
202-420-8359 littleleaves.org
LIttle Leaves is a center-based Applied Behavior
Analysis (ABA) program for children with an
autism spectrum disorder run in a preschool-
like setting. It is designed for children up
to age 6 who have been recommended for
intensive ABA services. Each client works one
on one with a trained behavior technician on
individualized goals with a focus on social
communication, social interactions and school
readiness skills.
MASON COMMUNITY ARTS ACADEMY
4260 Chain Bridge Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-993-9889 masonacademy.gmu.edu
Mason Arts Academy is the community
arts education division of George Mason
University’s College of Visual and Performing
Arts. The Academy brings enriching arts
instruction to the community through inspiring
and innovative lessons, classes and summer
programs in music, theater, visual arts, film and
video, which are open to all ages and levels.
It also offers programs focused on teacher
education and enrichment.
SUMMER NATURE CAMP
Explore West Virginia mountains with a dynamic,
knowledgeable staff. Active days full of variety and
laughter. Hike, swim, and hunt for birds, butterfl ies and
salamanders. Small groups and independent projects.
Non competitive approach.
American Camping Association accredited.
for more information:
bcwsdirector@burgundyfarm.org Capon Bridge, WV
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SCHOOL OF ROCK
3529 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20008
202-893-8765 schoolofrock.com
3260 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314
571-376-7625 THE BETHESDA
MONTESSORI SCHOOL
20660 Ashburn Road, Ashburn, VA 20147
703-858-0820 8634 Colesville Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-589-7625 111 Center St. South, Vienna, VA 22180
703-242-2184 School of Rock is music school reimagined.
Music programs are designed to encourage
learning in a supportive environment where
students of all skill levels are comfortable and
engaged. School of Rock serves kids, teens
and adults with a variety of music lessons
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Bethesda, MD 20814
301-986-1260 Email us to learn more and tour the school
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