Sister Montessori preschools,
providing Northern Virginia’s
preschool children with quality
education for the past 50 years.
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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.
HUNTER MILL MONTESSORI SCHOOL
2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton, VA 22124 Book your trial lessons today.
703-938-7755 (THE) MANOR MONTESSORI SCHOOL
preschoolmontessori.com 10500 Oaklyn Drive, Potomac, MD 20854
info@huntermillmontessori.com 5450 Massachusetts Ave.
Tours are available by appointment.
Bethesda, MD 20816
Hunter Mill Montessori School provides
11200 Old Georgetown Road
an intimate and nurturing environment
Rockville, MD 20852
for children ages 2 years, 9 months to
301-299-7400 6-year-old children to develop their
manormontessori.com independence through the Montessori
Ages: 2-9
experience. Hunter Mill offers a complete
Discover Maryland’s first Montessori
educational and social environment and
School, teaching generations of children
uses the discoveries and methods of Dr.
Montessori to help children develop more since 1962. Offering school day, extended
fully the potential within them. The school day and summer day camp.
provides a program specially suited to a
child’s needs and offers individual attention MARVA COLLINS COTTAGE SCHOOL
703-942-9817 for whole development.
mccottageschool.org director@mccottageschool.org
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Private/Independent School
11325 Seven Locks Road, Suite 255
Grades accepted: PreK-2nd
Potomac, MD 20854
Ages accepted: 4-7 years
4701 Sangamore Road, Suite LL-03
Offering half- and full-day programs and
Bethesda, MD 20816
culturally responsive education while
301-365-5888 prioritizing the joy of learning. Please visit
ismw.org; info@ismw.org
the school’s website for information session
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-
and open house details.
8 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
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.
(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. 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.
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. The school creates
a collaborative learning environment where all
children have the chance to explore their 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 for students.
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) 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.
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. 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. ■
WESTMINSTER SCHOOL
3819 Gallows Road
Annandale, VA 22003
westminsterschool.com admissions@westminster-school.com
703-256-3620 Preschool (3- and 4-year-olds) to Grade 8
Westminster School provides a unique
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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. to 6:30 p.m.
This Montessori preschool offers foreign
language programs.
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SPRINGWELL SCHOOL
9525 Colesville Road
The SEED School of Maryland is a college-preparatory, tuition-free boarding school serving boys and girls in grades 6-12
Registration opens Jan. 6
OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, March 12, 2022
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Camp Open House
Sundays 1-3 pm
Jan 9 | Feb 6 | Mar 6, 27 | Apr 24
Email camp@barrie.org for more info
Please call to RSVP.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
IS APRIL 1, 2022
Ages 3.5
to 14
From SEED’s dorm rooms to college campuses around the country.
SEED students and graduates are blazing the trail to college completion.
Apply to Join Us Today.
SEED MD is now accepting applications for 6th graders for the 2022-2023 year.
Join us at one of our open houses!
WWW.SEEDSCHOOLMD.ORG | 410.843.9482
barrie.org/camp barrie.org
13500 Layhill Rd. • Silver Spring, MD
Bus Transportation & Extended Day Available
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