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Education & Open House Guide
Parents in the D.C. area want top quality educational options for their children. Fortunately,
there are numerous choices available to families in this region for private and independent
schools, tutors and extracurricular activities. Washington FAMILY Magazine’s EDUCATION
Guide will help you find a program that will help your child reach his or her potential.
Private/ Independent
School THE ACADEMY OF
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
www.myschoolace.com icanread2@myschoolace.com
703-471-2132 1808A Michael Faraday Ct.
Reston, VA
Ages: 2 1/2 Toddler Class - Grade 3
Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Activities: Chess, Minecraft, Math
Club, Piano Club, Odyssey of the
Mind Lego Club
Awaken a joy of learning,
prepare students for the
challenges of tomorrow, and
develop integrity through
rigorous academics.
Open House Dates: Every 3rd
Tuesday of the month.
AIDAN MONTESSORI
SCHOOL www.aidanschool.org
202-387-2700 2700 27th St., NW
Washington, D.C.
Ages: 18 months - 12 years
Tutoring Services: Elementary
Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Activities: Art, Music, Foreign
Language Since its founding in 1961,
Aidan has remained centered
and steadfast in its mission as
a Montessori school. Over the
years, Dr. Maria Montessor’s
ideas have had a profound
effect and growing influence
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on education. However, while
individual elements find their
way into traditional programs,
a fully implemented Montessori
model is so comprehensive in
scope and sequence that it is
quite distinct. Aidan represents
such an academic model and
offers it as a clearly optimum
environment for learning, for
preperation for the future, and
for developing the necessary
skills and dispositions for
citizenship in a democratic
society. Open House Dates:
2015: Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4
2016: Jan. 8
THE AUBURN SCHOOL
www.theauburnschool.org info@theauburnschool.org
410-321-4799 1710 Dulaney Valley Rd.
Lutherville, MD
703-793-9353 13525 Dulles Technology Dr.
Ste. 101
Herndon, VA
301-588-8048 9545 Georgia Ave.
Silver Spring, MD
The Auburn School grows the
social and academic potential
of bright students with social
and communication challenges,
supporting the development
of academic skills, social
competency and pragmatic
language in an engaging
educational environment.
BARRIE SCHOOL
www.barrie.org admission@barrie.org
301-576-2800 13500 Layhill Rd.
washingtonFAMILY.com Silver Spring, MD
Ages: 18 months - Grade 12
Activities: Extended Day, Varsity
Sports, Visual & Performing Arts
Barrie, a community of learners
from age 18 months through
grade 12, empowers individual
students to expand their
intellectual abilities, develop
their creative talents, and
discover their passions to make
a positive impact in a rapidly
changing world.
Open House Dates:
2015: Oct. 17, 11 a.m.; Dec. 9, 6
p.m. 2016: Jan. 13, 6 p.m.
BASIS INDEPENDENT
SCHOOLS www.basisindependent.com
929-214-3026 8000 Jones Branch Dr.
McLean, VA
Grades: Preschool - 12
Introducing BASIS Independent
McLean, a liberal arts, STEM-fo-
cused private school. We believe
that with the right course of
study and educational environ-
ment, any motivated child can
achieve academic excellence.
Our approach works. BASIS.ed
schools have been consistently
ranked as among the best, both
here in the U.S. and globally. Stu-
dents are intellectually satisfied,
truly love learning and go on to
attend the world’s most presti-
gious and respected colleges and
universities. Open House Dates:
2015: Sept. 13, 1 p.m.; Sept. 24,
7 p.m.
BEANTREE ASHBURN
CAMPUS www.beantreelearning.com
571-223-3110 43629 Greenway Corporate Dr.
Ashburn, VA
BeanTree Learning in Ashburn
provides unparalleled care
and nurturing for infants
through PreK. Led by a team
of experienced and caring
educators, BeanTree provides
children with a safe and
stimulating environment for
academic success and provides
parents with peace of mind. Year
round enrollment for full and
part time academic and specialty
programs. BEANTREE WESTFIELDS
CAMPUS 703-961-8222
5003 Westfields Blvd.
Chantilly, VA
Fully acredited, discover the
BeanTree Difference at our
Westfields/Chantilly Campus!
Offering unprecedented
educational offerings for your
child in every stage of academic
development, BeanTree offers
Infant care through Full Day
Private Kindergarten, Before/
After School, and Summer Camp.
Year round enrollment for full
and part time academic and
specialty programs.
BEAUVOIR, THE
NATIONAL CATHEDRAL
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
www.beauvoirschool.org 202-537-6493
3500 Woodley Rd., NW
Washington, D.C.
Beauvoir provides an educational
environment fostering a lifetime
of enthusiasm for learning and
growth while nurturing the
spiritual, ethical, intellectual,
emotional, physical and social
development. Open House Dates:
Oct. 22, 9:15 a.m.; Nov. 8, 1 p.m.;
Dec. 8, 9:15 a.m.
The Bethesda
Montessori School
www.bethesdamontessori.com 301-986-1260
7611 Clarendon Rd.
Bethesda, MD
Ages: 3 - 6
British international
school of
washington www.biswashington.org
admissions@biswashington.org 202-829-3700
2001 Wisconsin Ave., NW
Washington, D.C.
Ages: 2 - 18 (IB Diploma)
Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
At British International School of
Washington, our individualized
learning plans and experienced
teachers help guide each student
to a successful future through
challenging international
curricula and inspirational
learning experiences, both inside
the classroom and around the
world. Open House Dates:
2015: Nov. 11
Brooksfield School
www.brooksfieldschool.org brksfield@aol.com
703-356-KIDS 1830 Kirby Rd.
McLean, VA
Ages: 3 - 9
Grades: Pre-K - 5th
A unique Pre-K-5th Eco-Friendly,
Montessori School idyllically
situated on 5 secluded acres in
McLean, VA.
browne academy
www.browneacademy.org admission@browneacademy.org
703-960-3000 ext. 1001
5917 Telegraph Rd.
Alexandria, VA
Ages: 3 - Grade 8
Tutoring Services: Grades 5 - 8
Preschool: 3+
Hours of Operation: Monday -
Friday, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Activities: Tae Kwon Do, Pottery,
Zumba, Soccer, Dance, Engineering,
Music Lessons
Celebrating 75 years, Browne
Academy is a diverse
independent day school
committed to developing
the whole child through
extraordinary teaching,
exceptional academic programs,
and a nurturing community.
Browne Academy embraces
the core values of excellence,
diversity, character and
community. Open House Dates:
2015: Oct. 15, Nov. 11
2016: Jan. 12
Burgundy Farm
Country Day School
www.burgundyfarm.org info@burgundyfarm.org
703-960-3431 3700 Burgundy Rd.
Alexandria, VA
Grades: JK - Grade 8
Activities: Drums, Chess,
Yoga, Pottery, Tae Kwon Do,
Mad Science, Art, Barnyard
Activities, Sports, Destination
Imagination and Model UN.
Burgundy provides an inclusive,
creative, nurturing environment
that engages the whole child.
Our innovative, hands-on
approach to education cultivates
independent thinking, promotes
academic excellence, instills
respect for diversity and teaches
responsibility. Open House Dates:
2015: Oct. 9, 9 - 11 a.m.; Nov. 11,
9 - 11 a.m.; Dec. 5, 2 - 4 p.m.
2016: Jan. 10, 2 - 4 p.m.
charles E. Smith
Jewish day school
www.cesjds.org cesjds@cesjds.org
301-881-1400 1901 E. Jefferson St.,
Rockville, MD (Lower School)
11710 Hunters Ln.
Rockville, MD (Upper School)
Junior K Ages: 4
K Ages: 5
Ages: 4 - 18
Hours of Operation: 8:15 a.m. - 3:15
p.m. (Lower School); 8:00 a.m. - 3:45
p.m. (Upper School)
Activities: Athletics (Grade 6 - 12),
Dance, Yoga, Lego Robotics, Art,
World Languages
CESJDS is the largest JK-12
independent Jewish day school
in North America. In grades
JK-5, we foster an environment
where children feel safe, loved
and challenged. Our faculty
works hard to instill feelings of
self-worth and self-confidence
in each child. In Middle School
(grades 6-8) and High School
(grades 9-12), rigorous study
in the classroom is infused
with creativity and relevance,
while activities outside the
classroom are characterized
by hands-on engagement. Our
mission is to engage students
in an outstanding and inspiring
general and Judaic education.
Open House Dates:
2015: Nov. 1 (Grade Junior-K - 5);
Nov. 11 (Grade 6 - 12)
chevy chase united
methodist preschool
www.ccumcpreschool.org lbailey@chevychaseumc.org
7001 Connecticut Ave.,
Chevy Chase, MD
Ages: 2 - 4
As a school community within
a Christian community, we
are committed to nurturing
children to develop into the
fullness of their potential and to
increase their awareness of and
compassion for the world around
them. classical
conversations www.classicalconversations.com
nova@classicalconversations.com Ages: Pre-K - Grade 12
Classical Conversations supports
homeschooling parents by
teaching the classical model
of education with a Christian
worldview through local
communities. commerce kids
www.commercekids.org 202-482-2175
15th & Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, D.C.
Non-profit Child Care Ages: 12
weeks - 5 years
Hours of Operation: 7:15 a.m. - 5:45
p.m. Activities: Spanish, Soccer,
Gymnastics, Sign Language, Music
and Dance
Offering a play-based, child
centered enriching curriculum.
We take lots of field trips to all
the wonderful places D.C. has
to offer.
The Congressional
Schools of Virginia
www.congressionalschools.org admissions@csov.org
703-533-9711 3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd.
Falls Church, VA
Grades accepted: Age 1 - Grade 8
Congressional’s program is
designed to nurture the physical,
emotional, and intellectual
needs of children from infant
through 8th grade. Emphasis is
given to language development
and preparing children for high
school. Open House Dates:
2015: Oct. 7, 9 a.m. (Infant &
Toddler); Oct. 14, 9:30 a.m.
(Preschool-Grade 8)
empowered learning
transformation centers
www.eltcenters.com bethesda@eltcenters.com
301-654-5919 8120 Woodmont Ave., Ste. 150
Bethesda, MD
Ages: 9+
Hours of Operation: Tuesday
- Friday 3 - 7 p.m.; Saturday -
Sunday 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
For over 20 years, Empowered
Learning Transformation Centers
have helped learners of any age
and ability break through to peak
performance levels in the areas of
learning, focus and attention.
Evergreen Montessori School
www.evergreenschool.com info@evergreenschool.com
301-942-5979 10700 Georgia Ave.
Silver Spring, MD
Grades: 2 years - Grade 3
Activites: Martial Arts, Cooking,
Sports, Art, Music, Nature.
fairfax christian
school www.fairfaxchristianschool.com
703-759-5100 1624 Hunter Mill Rd.
Vienna, VA
Ages: K - Grade 12
Preschool: Ages 4 (by Dec. 31),
and 5
Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Independent, university-
preparatory school. Call today
for your private tour and
educational consultation.
Open House Dates:
Open house tours every Tuesday at
9 a.m.
Feynman School
www.feynmanschool.org admissions@feynmanschool.org
301-770-4211 6300 Tilden Ln.
North Bethesda, MD
Grades: Preschool - Grade 5
Ages: 3+
Hours of operation: 7 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Activities: Destination Imagination,
Robotics, Chess, Piano Lessons,
Chinese Classes
The area’s leader in educating
academically gifted children,
Feynman School features
extraordinary programs in
science, math, language arts,
theater, and music designed to
maximize your child’s potential.
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