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 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) 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.
PINECREST SCHOOL
7209 Quiet Cove
Alexandria, VA 22003
703-354-3446 pinecrestschool.org
Serving Families for 40 Years
ENROLLING NOW
FOR 2023-2024
T e Area ’s Leader in STEM Education
Where Gifted Minds Grow
Open House December 4th
from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Please call 301-770-4370 to register!
www.feynmanschool.org 28 WashingtonFAMILY NOVEMBER 2022
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.
SUNSET HILLS MONTESSORI SCHOOL
11180 Ridge Heights Road
Reston, VA 20191
703-476-7477 sunsethillsmontessori.com
office@sunsethillsmontessori.com At South Hills Montessori School, we are
committed to recognizing and cultivating the
uniqueness of each individual child. SHMS has a
community of educators, and wonderful families,
who have chosen the school because of a
shared vision for early childhood and elementary
education. n
Language • Math • Art
Music • Science • Sports
Day Care • Camp
OPEN HOUSE/PRIVATE SCHOOL DIRECTORY
AIDAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL
aidanschool.org admissions@aidanschool.org
202-387-2700 2700 27th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Open Houses: 9:15 a.m. Nov, 4; 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 16 (virtual) and 9:15 a.m. Dec. 2.
Aidan Montessori School is a co-ed,
independent private school for children
ages 18 months through grade 6 located in
Woodley Park, DC. Founded in 1961, Aidan
prepares children to learn confidently, think
independently, and succeed wherever they go.
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
mclean.basisindependent.com stephanie.cancienne@basisindependent.
com (admissions)
571.789.2256 (admissions)
8000 Jones Branch Dr., McLean, VA 22102
Grades: Preschool (age 2) - Grade 12 • Year
Founded: 2016 • Coed • Enrollment: 470 • Student-
Teacher Ratio 8:1 • Entrance Exam • Foreign
Languages: Mandarin, Latin, Spanish, and French
beginning in PK1 • Tuition Range: $25,500 -
$30,000 • AP Classes • Enrichment Activities •
Sports • Transportation • Extended Day • Summer
Program Students, age 2-grade 12, receive a well-
rounded, liberal arts curriculum with a STEM focus.
(THE) BETHESDA
MONTESSORI SCHOOL
bethesdamontessori.com admissions@bethesdamontessori.com
301-986-1260 7611 Clarendon Road, Bethesda, MD 20814
Ages: 3-6
Open House: Tours by appointment;
typically scheduled for 9:45am
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 & computer
offered, and after school activities.
BROOKSFIELD SCHOOL
brooksfieldschool.org sarah@brooksfieldschool.org
703-356-5437 1830 Kirby Road, McLean, VA 22101
Ages Served: 2-6
Open House: Call or submit a form online to
schedule a tour.
Mindfulness, nutrition, Spanish, dance, music &
art, outdoor adventure program, extracurricular
activities and summer camp.
CHESTERBROOK ACADEMY
chesterbrookacademy.com 866-267-5685
15 locations throughout the DMV
Spring Education Group
1615 West Chester Pike, Suite 200
West Chester, PA 19382
484-947-2000 Chesterbrook Academy preschools combine
learning experiences and structured play in a
fun, safe and nurturing environment - offering
far more than just child care. Preschool is the
first introduction to a lifetime of learning, a
journey that should start off on the right foot.
We help children discover, explore and learn to
their fullest potential.
CELEBREE SCHOOL
OF GERMANTOWN
Montgomery County
20409 Seneca Meadows Prkwy
Germantown, MD 20876
301-540-4600 Celebree.com/Germantown-md/
Ages/Grades: 6 weeks to 12 years
Transportation: Gibbs, Snowden Farm,
Germantown Elementary, Lake Seneca, Waters
Landing, Ronald Menare
CONGRESSIONAL SCHOOL
congressionalschool.org gherbst@congressionalschool.org
703-533-1064 3229 Sleepy Hollow Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
Ages 6 weeks - 3 years
Open House: 9 a.m. Nov. 16; submit a form
for an early childhood tour online and
contact rdouglass@congressionalschool.
org to schedule a tour for pre-K to grade 8.
A co-ed independent day school for infants
to eighth graders in Falls Church, Va.
Congressional School prepares young learners
for future success, inspiring them to question,
collaborate, create, and lead.
FEYNMAN SCHOOL
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