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Entering our 50th year, the Montessori School of McLean offers a fully accredited Montessori toddler, primary, and elementary educational program. With the Montessori philosophy at...

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Stimulating preschool program for 3- & 4-year olds includes Spanish, music & P.E enrichment classes. Special presentations and field trips, too. Before- & after-care until...

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The Gardner School offers a blend of independent play and educational activities for a balanced approach to early childhood education. Our caring teachers, beautiful play...

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The Gardner School offers a blend of independent play and educational activities for a balanced approach to early childhood education. Our caring teachers, beautiful play...

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The Gardner School offers a blend of independent play and educational activities for a balanced approach to early childhood education. Our caring teachers, beautiful play...

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The Gardner School offers a blend of independent play and educational activities for a balanced approach to early childhood education. Our caring teachers, beautiful play...

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The Gardner School offers a blend of independent play and educational activities for a balanced approach to early childhood education. Our caring teachers, beautiful play...

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The Manor Montessori School was founded over sixty years ago in a small house which resembled a miniature English Manor; hence the name “Manor Montessori.”...

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Westminster School provides a unique Preschool-Middle School  education based on a classical curriculum; accelerated academics enhanced by the arts; and an emphasis on personal responsibility...

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Play-oriented Waldorf school with singing, crafts, gardening and storytelling. Parent-Infant/Toddler, Parent-Child, Half & Full Day and summer programs. Certified nursery/kindergarten. 45+ years experience. Rolling admissions.

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Acting for Young People celebrates more than 20 years of fun, challenging classes for ages 5 to adults taught by theater professionals. After-school programs, weekend...

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Aidan Montessori School is a co-ed independent school located in Woodley Park. Aidan has served children’s natural development, innate curiosity and pursuit of independence since...

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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,...

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Grade range: 18 months through grade 6 Type: co-ed, independent private school

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Amazing Farm Fun at Ticonderoga Farms is a place where kids and adults can be a kid! Experience “more than just your typical farm.” You...

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Locations in Silver Spring, MD and Chantilly, VA

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Inspiring excellence, intrinsic motivation, and responsibility through innovation in learning. A progressive education for students age 12 months to Grade 5 in our Montessori Lower...

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Grade range: 12 months–Grade 12

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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,...

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Grades: Preschool (age 2) - Grade 12 • Year Founded: 2016 • Coed • Enrollment: 470 • Student-Teacher Ratio 8:1 • Entrance Exam • Foreign...

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Grade range: preschool (age 2) - grade 12

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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...

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Fully accredited, discover the BeanTree difference at our Westfields/Chantilly Campus! Offering unprecedented educational offerings for your child in every stage of academic development, BeanTree offers...

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An independent elementary school located on the picturesque grounds of the Washington National Cathedral in Northwest Washington, D.C. A pre-kindergarten through third grade elementary school...

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Grade range: Pre-K to grade 3 Type: individualized learning

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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...

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Grade range: ages 3-6 Type: Montessori

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Teaching young people to “Be Prepared!” for any challenges life sends their way. Ages: 6-20 Activities: Leadership, Character, Life Skills, Outdoor Adventure

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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...

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Ages Served: 2-10 Brooksfield School offers mindfulness, nutrition, Spanish, dance, music, art, outdoor adventure, extracurricular activities and summer camp.

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Mindfulness, nutrition, Spanish, dance, music & art, outdoor adventure program, extracurricular activities and summer camp. 

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Grade range: programs for 2+, ages 3-6 and age 5 Type: Montessori

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Burgundy Farm Country Day School is a progressive school on a 25-acre campus just off the beltway in Alexandria. Burgundy believes children learn best in...

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Grade range: 4-year-olds-grade 8

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Capitol Hill Day School deeply engages a diverse community of students in connecting the classroom to the larger world, supporting each child in developing the...

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Grade range: preK to grade 8 Type: independent co-educational

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Whether you’re playing a solo game or here for a corporate event, you can choose to defend the castle from all other players or play...

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Transportation: Gibbs, Snowden Farm, Germantown Elementary, Lake Seneca, Waters Landing, Ronald Menare

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As Northern Virginia’s premier dance studio, The Center for Ballet Arts offers classes in ballet, pointe, modern dance, jazz, tap, Pilates and Body Barre Conditioning....

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Chesterbrook Academy preschools combine learning experiences and structured play in a fun, safe and nurturing environment - offering far more than just child care. Preschool...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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At Early Learners Academy, each child learns how to identify letters and words, make letter and sound connections, use writing tools, build relationships, respond to...

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At Early Learners Academy, each child learns how to identify letters and words, make letter and sound connections, use writing tools, build relationships, respond to...

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Grade range: K4, K5-8

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Grades: K4, K5-8

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Elevated Learning Solutions is an educational support group that provides a variety of educational services and goes above and beyond for clients. Its staff helps...

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Encore Stage & Studio provides accessiblity services throughout the year. Encore is delighted to provide an accessibility matinee performance for selected productions. Classes, camps and...

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Fairfax Christian School is an award-winning, independent, university-preparatory school serving Kindergarten through 12th grade since 1961. Call today for your private tour and educational consultation....

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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...

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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...

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Grade range: preschool-grade 8 Special focus: academically gifted students

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Offering the joy of an extraordinary Quaker education, FCS nurtures life-long learners, courageous risk-takers, and joyous peacemakers. Students thrive in its diverse, dynamic, inquiry-based setting,...

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Grade range: K-8 Type: Quaker education

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Infant to prekindergarten. Creative curriculum. Music, dance, yoga and Spanish classes. Intergenerational activities. Community outreach. Educational outings. Full-time, part-time. Morning preschool. Call for enrollment information.

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Gesher JDS is a Jr. Kindergarten through 8th grade pluralistic Jewish independent school. We proudly serve students from Fairfax County, Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax City, Manassas,...

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Grade range: K-8 Type: pluralistic Jewish independent school

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Celebrate with the fishes! The Glen Echo Park Aquarium, a Chesapeake Bay Discovery Center, offers a unique experience. Follow the flow of water from local...

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At Glenbrook, we nurture our children in the early, formative years so they can define themselves as individuals. We strive for this through spontaneous play...

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Guidepost Montessori in Loudoun and Fairfax counties is among a growing, worldwide network of schools that offer language immersion for ages infant through elementary.

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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...

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Children learn in an intimate and unpretentious atmosphere, where they respect themselves and others and care for the environment around them. We offer a complete...

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Hunter Mill Montessori School provides an intimate and nurturing environment for 2.75 – 6 year olds to develop their independence through the Montessori experience.  We...

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Hunter Mill Montessori School provides an intimate and nurturing environment for children ages 2 years, 9 months to 6-year-old children to develop their independence through...

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Grade range: ages 2 years 9 months to 6 years Type: Montessori

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Teaching the next generation of classical thinkers. Serving families for more than 70 consecutive years, Immanuel Lutheran School inspires in students a genuine love for learning...

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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...

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Kenwood School is dedicated to educational excellence, individual achievement, and social development of each student. With small classes, dedicated teachers and an exciting curriculum, Kenwood...

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Grade range: K-6 Type: individualized learning

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The KIDS FIRST® Swim Schools are America’s largest provider of year-round warm water swimming instruction, operating 35 locations across 7 states, teaching over 150,000 students...

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Grade range: preschool through grade 8

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Lindamood-Bell believes that all children and adults can learn to their potential. At our learning centers, we provide highly individualized instruction in reading, comprehension, and...

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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...

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Little Leaves is a center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program for children with an autism spectrum disorder run in a preschool-like setting. It is designed...

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Grade range: ages 2-9 Type: school day, extended day and summer day camp

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Private/Independent School Grades accepted: PreK-Second Ages accepted: 4-7 years Offering half- and full-day programs and culturally responsive education while prioritizing the joy of learning. Please...

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Grades range: preK-second (ages 4-7) Type: private/independent school

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Mason Arts Academy is the community arts education division of George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts. The Academy brings enriching arts instruction...

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Offering enrichment in the arts to community members ages 3-10! Classes, private lessons, showcases and summer programs. Ages: 3 – Adult Hours of Operation: Monday...

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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...

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Montessori School of Cedar Lane has been providing over 50 years of Montessori tradition to Northern Virginia. The school offers a complete educational and social...

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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...

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Preschool and elementary classes. Spanish, French, science, drama, music, P.E., computer, art, summer school, transportation available.

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Grade range: ages 2-12

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MSNV is a leading independent school in the Washington Metropolitan area providing authentic Montessori education for children ages 2 through 12. Our mission is to...

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Grade range: 2-12 Type: independent Montessori

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Open 365 days a year. Explore 50 acres of gardens and historic grounds, a working 18th-century farm, and hands-on history center. Hours: 8 a.m. –...

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Roer’s Zoofari is a family zoo that covers an area of 30 acres. Come on an open air safari bus tour, experience animals up close...

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Ages Served: 3 years old to eighth grade Hours: 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. The award-winning Nysmith School is committed to making school fun. Staff nurture your...

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The award winning Nysmith School is committed to making school fun.  We nurture your student’s love of learning and help your child learn to their...

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Grade range: preschool to grade 8 Type: individualized learning

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Personal information sessions and tours offered weekly by contacting admissions office.

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For 30 years, Oneness-Family School’s award winning Montessori program has served families of students 2 years - grade 12. OFS features highly trained, supportive teachers...

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Grade range: 9-12 Type: Montessori

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Offering classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hiphop, modern, acrobatics, contemporary & musical theater dance styles. Private music lessons include guitar, ukulele, violin/viola, drums, voice and...

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Offering classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, modern, musical theater, dance and acrobatics for ages 18 months through adult! Qualified and caring staff, family-friendly...

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Grade range: PK-grade 6 (ages 3-12)

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Randolph-Macon Academy: a co-ed college-prep boarding and day school on a 135-acre campus. Students experience “The Power of Rise” as they engage in an academic...

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Grade range: 6-12 Type: co-ed private; college prep

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Hours: 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Established in 1986, Reston Montessori School is a private, coeducational school for children from 3 months through sixth grade....

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Grade range: 3 months-12 years

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School of Rock is music school reimagined. Music programs are designed to encourage learning in a supportive environment where students of all skill levels are...

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Grades: 6-12 The SEED School of Maryland is a college-preparatory, tuition-free boarding school serving boys and girls in grades 6-12. Motivated children received an extraordinary...

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Grades: 6-12 The SEED School of Maryland is a college-preparatory, tuition-free boarding school serving boys and girls in grades 6-12. Motivated children received an extraordinary...

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Special focus: language-based learning differences such as dyslexia

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Silver Stars Gymnastics provides 18,000 square feet of space where kids learn to jump, swing, roll, flip, and every kid is a star! Silver Stars...

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SkateQuest is a twin sheet indoor ice skating center in Reston, with full service pro shop, café, and party rooms. Open year round, SkateQuest has...

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Since 1967, Spring Bilingual Montessori Academy (SBMA) has protected and encouraged children, and at the same time challenged and stretched them to the limits of...

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Montessori preschool with Foreign Language programs.  

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Grade range: ages 2-6 Type: second-language proficiency

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A progressive school offering a unique blend of Waldorf, Montessori, and Reggio Emilia.

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Grade range: K-4 Type: progressive school with blend of Waldorf, Montessori and Reggio Emilia

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The Studio of Ballet Arts Ltd., established in 2003, is dedicated to creating the love of dance for all ages in a caring atmosphere. Our...

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Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

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The Auburn School grows the social and academic potential of students with social and communication challenges, supporting academic skills, social competency and pragmatic language. 9115...

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The Auburn School grows the social and academic potential of students with social and communication challenges, supporting academic skills, social competency and pragmatic language.

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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...

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We offer a carefully designed preschool through grade 8 program that deeply respects your child’s earliest years as a time of profound, complex, joyful, and...

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A brand new Montessori School in the Broadlands area of Ashburn.  All of the classrooms are spacious with an abundance of natural lighting.  The classrooms...

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The Siena School provides highly individualized, research-based, multisensory instruction and curriculum-related field trips. Students develop critical thinking skills and acquire the tools and strategies needed...

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The Siena School provides highly individualized, research-based, multisensory instruction and curriculum-related field trips. Students develop critical thinking skills and acquire the tools and strategies needed...

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Grade range: preschool (3 and 4-year-olds) - grade 8

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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.

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Grade range: ages 2-5 Type: home-based; inclusive-friendly

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