Pinecrest
School N U R T U R I N G C U R I O S I T Y, CO N F I D E N C E,
A N D A L O V E O F L E A R N I N G S I N C E 1957
• Preschool Age 3 - Grade 6
• Before-Care & After-Care
• Summer, Winter & Spring Camps
• Diff erentiated Instruction
• Small Classes
• Challenging Academics
• Positive Social &
Emotional Development
Annandale, Virginia
703.354.3446 • pinecrestschool.org
THE BETHESDA
MONTESSORI SCHOOL
20 RUNNER-UP
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For 38 years,
teaching ages 3-6
ENROLLING NOW
Extended Day 8am – 6pm
7611 Clarendon Rd.
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-986-1260 www.bethesdamontessori.com
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF MCLEAN
mcleanmontessori.org 703-790-1049
1711 Kirby Road, McLean, Va.
Ages: 2 ½-12
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Preschool and elementary classes.
Spanish, French, science, drama, music,
P.E., computer, art, summer school,
transportation available.
NYSMITH SCHOOL FOR THE GIFTED
nysmith.com; ebalberde@nysmith.com
703-713-3332 13625 EDS Drive, Herndon, Va.
Ages Served: 3 yrs.-8th 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.
We nurture your student’s love of learning
and help your child learn to their potential.
Our 1:9 ratio allows us to differentiate the
academic program up to 4 grade levels
above grade.
ONENESS-FAMILY HIGH SCHOOL
Andrew Kutt
9411 Connecticut Avenue
Kensington, MD 20895
240-426-2614 onenessfamily.org/
admissions@onenessfamily.org 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Serving students from 2
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years through grade 12
Virtual Tours for Lower School on
Tuesdays and Fridays at 9:30 AM, and
for High School on Wednesdays at
11:00 AM
For 30 years, Oneness-Family School’s
award winning Montessori program has
served families of students 2 years thru
grade 12. OFS features highly trained,
supportive teachers and a diverse, engaged
parent community. We create a collaborative
learning environment where everyone feels
successful. We foster 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. This September, 2020,
Oneness-Family School will launch its new
high school Results Leadership and Global
Studies program
PINECREST SCHOOL
pinecrestschool.org admissions@pinecrestschool.org
703-354-3446 Ages: 3-12
7209 Quiet Cove, Alexandria, Va.
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, individualized
approach, and a focus on a balance of
academics and social and emotional well
being. Offers preschool-6th, summer camp
and before/after care.
RESTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL
restonmontessori.com office@restonmontessori.com
703-481-2922 1928 Isaac Newton Sq. West, Reston, Va.
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 6th grade. RMS
provides academic school day, enrichment
programs and before/ after school activities.
SPRING BILINGUAL MONTESSORI ACADEMY
spring-bilingual.org 301-962-7262
3514 Plyers Mill Road, Kensington, Md.
Ages: 2-6; Hours: 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Montessori preschool with Foreign
Language programs.
SPRINGWELL SCHOOL
springwell.school info@springwell.school
(301) 578-6885
9525 Colesville Road,
Silver Spring, MD 20901
Grades: K-4
A progressive school offering a unique blend
of Waldorf, Montessori, and Reggio Emilia. ■
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Limited Fall 2020 admissions available
COVID-19 preparations in progress
Email us at
admissions@bethesdamontessori.com
THE ARTS DIRECTORY
Celebrating 2020
DIRECTORY TO THE ARTS
ACTING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
ENCORE STAGE & STUDIO
afyp.org; mary@afyp.org
703-554-4931; Fairfax, Va.
Celebrating over 20 years of
fun, challenging classes for
ages 5 - adult taught by theater
professionals. Our after-school
programs, weekend & school
holiday classes, summer acting
camps, and more, teach skills that
can be used on stage and off!
encorestage.org; info@encorestage.org
703-548-1154 4000 Lorcom Ln., Arlington, Va.
Ages: 0-5
Hours: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Activities: Drama Classes
Join us for a morning of fun!
Discover theatre at our Fall Open
House for ages 0-5. See our
classroom, meet our teaching
artists and make new friends!
THE CENTER FOR BALLET ARTS
centerforballetarts.com ctrbalarts@aol.com
703-273-5344 3955 Pender Drive, Ste. 105, Fairfax, Va.
The Center, now in it’s 28th year,
provides quality dance training for
ages 3 thru Adults. Classes are
offered in Ballet, Pointe, Modern,
Jazz, Tap, Pilates and Body
Conditioning. Home of The Ballet
Arts Ensemble of Fairfax providing
performing opportunities and a
fully Intensive program for Teens.
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CITYDANCE citydance.net
inquiry@citydance.net (301) 581-5204
Online and CityDance School &
Conservatory at Strathmore
5301 Tuckerman Lane
North Bethesda, Maryland 20852
Ages: 3-Adult
CityDance School & Conservatory provides
a curriculum of ballet training and
contemporary dance techniques including
modern, jazz, hip hop and world dance forms.
We are offering a hybrid of online and in-
person dance classes for fall 2020!
HARMONIA SCHOOL
OF MUSIC & ART
harmoniaschool.org harmonia@harmoniaschool.org
703-938-7301; 204 F Mill St., N.E.
Vienna, Va.
Harmonia School offers
outstanding performing arts
programs. It includes instrumental
and Voice lessons and early
childhood classes. Our Theater
department offers one of the
finest Musical Theater and
Acting programs that culminate
in productions. The classes are
offered to all ages & all levels.
Taught by highly educated and
experienced teachers.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF MUSIC
ismw.org; info@ismw.org
301-365-5888 11325 Seven Locks Road, Ste. 255
Potomac, Md.
4701 Sangamore Road, #LL-03Bethesda, Md.
Ages: 4+; Hours of Operation: Monday -
Friday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Music lessons in all instruments
and voice offered to students of
all ages and abilities. Optional
performances and recitals
available. Over 20 Years!
Award-winning program
Professional Faculty
Student Showcases
Online Enrichment Programs
Summer & Spring Break Camps
www.AFYP.org www.MasonAcademy.org
LITTLE HANDS
littlehands.com; info@littlehands.com
703-631-2046 P.O. Box 3, Centreville, Va.
Little Hands has been making
music with children and their
families in the Washington, D.C.
area since 1993. We have served
thousands of families with music
and movement classes in private
studio settings, preschools and
day care centers. From 2000-
2010 Little Hands was awarded
“Maestro” status by Kindermusik
International as one of the top
studio programs in the country.
Check out our blog called Music
Notes for the latest information on
our programs, child development,
and more.
POTOMAC ARTS ACADEMY
See how far
your heart
can reach
See how far your heart
can this
reach year!
this year!
Join a community of your
neighbors to enrich and
share! Volunteer with
Meals on Wheels of
Central Maryland.
potomacacademy.org potomac@gmu.edu
703-993-9889 4260 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Va.
Call Emily Trotter at:
Ages: 3 - Adult
Join a community 443-573-0925
of your neighbors to enrich and share!
Hours of Operation:
Volunteer with Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland.
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tuesday & Call Emily Trotter at: 443 573-0925
Wednesday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m.-
7 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Offering enrichment in the arts to
OF CENTRAL MARYLAND
community members ages 3-10!
More than a meal ™
Classes, private lessons, showcases
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