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(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 BETHESDA
MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Since 1983
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In-Person Learning In Progress
8am – 6pm, 3-6 yr olds, Pre-K & K
7611 Clarendon Rd.
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-986-1260 Exceeds MD Covid-19 safety guidelines
Email us to learn more and tour the school
admissions@bethesdamontessori.com www.bethesdamontessori.com
(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.
EXPANDING PRIMARY
PROGRAM EXPLORE • WONDER • GROW
Now Enrolling Ages 2 to 6
Toddler Program • Before & After Care
Montessori Kindergarten & Preschool
Advanced Academic Curriculum
McLean, VA • 703-356-5437 • www.brooksfieldschool.org
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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.
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. 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 and half-day enrollment. ■
PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE DIRECTORY
DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA 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.
MARYLAND (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
offered, plus after-school activities.
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.
GEORGETOWN HILL EARLY SCHOOL
(NORTH POTOMAC CAMPUS)
14901 Dufief Mill Road
North Potomac, MD 20878
301-284-8144 georgetownhill.com
northpotomac@georgetownhill.com With a “play, learning, arts, nurturing” approach
to teaching, the Georgetown Hill Early School
believes that children thrive in an educational
environment at Georgetown Hill.
LITTLE LEAVES
Campuses in Germantown and Silver
Spring, Maryland; and Alexandria, Ashburn
and Reston, Virginia
202-420-8359 littleleaves.org
info@littleleaves.org Little Leaves is a center-based ABA program
for young children with an autism spectrum
disorder within a preschool-like setting.
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. 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.
Founded in 1967, Spring Bilingual Montessori
Academy has innovated and refined the
concept of integrating a Montessori education
with the acquisition of proficiency in a second
language. The academy is open year-round for
academic programs and summer camps.
VIRGINIA A CHILD’S PLACE
3100 Prosperity Ave., Fairfax, VA 22308
703-698-8050 achildsplaceinc.com
A Child’s Place in Fairfax was established in
1981 and serves children 8 weeks to 5 years old.
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
CAMPAGNA EARLY LEARNING
CENTER AT ST. JAMES
5140 Fillmore Ave.
Alexandria, VA
703-356-5437 campagnacenter.org/programs/early-
childhood pshannon@campagnacenter.org
The Campagna Early Learning Center at St.
James provides high-quality early childhood
education to preschoolers ages 3-5. The Early
Learning Center provides opportunities for
each child to expand their talents and interests,
build supportive relationships and receive
educational experiences that promote school
readiness so that each child can reach his or
her fullest potential.
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.
(THE) GRIFFIN ACADEMY OF
WESTMINSTER SCHOOL
3819 Gallows Road
Annandale, VA 22003
703-340-7268 westminsterschool.com
klee@westminsterschool.com Ages: 3-4
The Griffin Academy of Westminster
School provides a safe, creative and loving
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environment in which children ages 3 and 4 can
thrive. The preschool day is structured to have an
equal balance of play and structured learning.
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.
(THE) MONTESSORI SCHOOL AT
GOOSE CREEK PRESERVE
42470 Rosalind St.
Ashburn, VA 20148
571-417-3999 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.
Shadow days are available.
acceleratorschool.com info@acceleratorschool.com
(732) 731-9598
Soccerplex 18031 Central Park Circle
Boyds, MD 20841
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