PRIVATE SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Sister Montessori preschools,
providing Northern Virginia’s
preschool children with quality
education for the past 50 years.
ACCELERATOR SCHOOL
Ricky Duggal
Soccerplex 18031 Central Park Circle, Boyds, MD 20841
(732) 731-9598
acceleratorschool.com info@acceleratorschool.com
The ACCELERATOR School (6th - 12th grade)
is proud to provide an exciting learning
platform where student athletes can be
successful. As a family of educators, we aim
to provide individual development platforms
for our students to become the best version
of themselves.
AIDAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL
2700 27th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008
202-387-2700 aidanschool.org
Nicole Goodman | admissions@
aidanschool.org 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
After School & Enrichment Activities
Open House Dates: Nov. 5, Dec. 4, and
Jan. 8, 2022: all from 9:15 to 11 a.m.
Aidan Montessori School is a co-ed,
independent private school for children
ages 18 months through grade 6 located in
Woodley Park, Washington, D.C. Founded
in 1961, Aidan prepares children to learn
confidently, think independently, and
succeed wherever they go.
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.
BROOKSFIELD SCHOOL
1830 Kirby Road, McLean, VA 22101
703-356-5437 brooksfieldschool.org
sarah@brooksfieldschool.org 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
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 offered, plus after-school
activities. (THE) CENTER FOR BALLET ARTS
3955 Pender Drive, Suite 103
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-273-5344 thecenterforballetarts.com
ctrbalarts@aol.com Ages: 3-adults
The Center for Ballet Arts provides a
well-rounded curriculum and pleasant
encouraging environment for dance training
in many different disciplines. Classes are
designed to promote flexibility, strength,
artistry, coordination and technique.
CITYDANCE citydance.net
inquiry@citydance.net (THE) BETHESDA MONTESSORI SCHOOL 301-581-5204
5301 Tuckerman Lane, Bethesda, MD 20852
7611 Clarendon Road
Dedicated to developing the next generation
Bethesda, MD 20814
40 ACRES IN FALLS CHURCH
Hands-on academics. Personal growth. Ready for exploration.
Preschool - Grade 8 Open Houses:
November 17 at 9:00 AM - Virtual
January 8 at 9:00 AM - On Campus (Inside and Outside)
Visit our Website to Register or Schedule a Tour.
Preschool - Grade 8 Co-ed, Private School • Contact us about our Infant and Toddler Program
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of dance artists and innovators, CityDance School
& Conservatory offers training for introductory to
pre/professional students of all ages.
• The School offers a well-rounded curriculum of
Vaganova-based ballet training and contemporary
dance techniques, as well as jazz, hip hop, Sri
Lankan and Afro-Fusion
• The Conservatory is a pre/professional training
program that prepares young dancers for
professional careers.
We also have additional locations:
5200 Randolph Rd, Rockville, MD 20852
240-242-3646 Friendship Heights, 5207 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20015
202-545-7207 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.
ENCORE STAGE & STUDIO
4000 Lorcom Lane, Arlington, VA 22207
703-548-1154 encorestageva.org
info@encorestageva.org Encore offers a variety of virtual theater arts
programs. Students will build their skills in acting,
storytelling, and creative thinking through this
unique theatrical experience.
FEYNMAN SCHOOL
11810 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854
301-770-4370 feynmanschool.org
admissions@feynmanschool.org Grades: Preschool-Grade 8
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
As the area’s leader in educating academically gifted
children, Feynman School features extraordinary
programs in science, math and language arts.
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
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 whole development.
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.
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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.
(THE) MANOR MONTESSORI SCHOOL
10500 Oaklyn Drive, Potomac, MD 20854
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
Montessori School
of McLean
Exceptional Montessori
Education for Toddlers
through Upper Elementary:
Ages 2-12
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
Aftercare • Transportation • Summer Camp
1711 Kirby Road
McLean, VA 22101
703-790-1049 Accredited by
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