Montessori · Ages 16 months to 12 years
Where curious kids get room to grow.
Hands-on Montessori preschool, kindergarten and elementary education in Herndon, Virginia. Small classes, experienced teachers, and a full day of care from 7:30 to 5:30.
Our classes
Three classrooms, one continuous journey.
Classes small enough that every child gets the attention they need, and big enough that they learn and grow together.
Pre-Primary
Toddlers build independence through practical life: dressing, hand-washing, setting the table and tidying up. Learning happens through sight, sound, touch and taste.
Explore Pre-Primary
Primary
Hands-on sensorial, language and math materials build the foundations for reading, writing and number sense, with science, geography, art and music woven in.
Explore Primary
Lower Elementary
A transitional classroom that carries the Montessori work ethic into every subject and prepares children for a confident move into any school environment.
Explore ElementaryOur approach
One of Northern Virginia’s most established Montessori schools.
Non-traditional
Our curriculum strays from the beaten path, engaging students more deeply by piquing curiosity and building on their interests.
Comprehensive
Students meet challenges through multiple academic lenses in an approach that connects every subject.
Developmental
We give children avenues to gain a developmental edge that carries through the rest of their school years.
Personalized
Every child is different. We bring each child’s individuality into the classroom to create rich learning experiences.
Non-sectarian
We teach art and science from a young age to build long-term academic success in today’s world.
Experienced
One of the oldest and best-recognized educational institutions in Northern Virginia.
Why Montessori
Growth over competition.
An optimal environment
Kids learn best in spaces that promote friendly growth, not hyper-competitiveness.
Stronger social-emotional skills
Studies show Montessori education encourages stronger social-emotional skills in many areas compared to traditional classrooms.
Trusted worldwide
The Montessori method is used across the globe for its efficacy and results.
Where the hours go
Curriculum hours in our top focus areas
Words cannot express our appreciation for the care, education, and kindness shown to Logan and our family over the past two years. We so value each and every one of the teachers and staff who have embraced Logan’s imagination and curiosity.
Life at MSH
A full day of discovery.
Beyond the core Montessori materials, every day includes time to dig, build, experiment, read and create.
Gardening & outdoors
Children plant, tend and explore outside, learning responsibility and the rhythms of nature.
Science & investigation
Hands-on lessons with plants, food, the human body and the natural world spark real questions.
Reading & writing
From letter sounds and pencil grip to phonics, spelling and confident early reading.
Art, music & movement
Art projects, rhythm and beat, and movement work from line walking to skipping and galloping.
Admissions
Enrolling is three simple steps.
Schedule a tour
Tours are available every weekday. The first visit is for parents and guardians only.
Submit your application
Includes a $75 non-refundable application fee, payable by Brightwheel, check or cash.
Complete enrollment
Submit the enrollment packet and you’re ready for your child’s first day.
A peek inside our classrooms
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Visit us
Come see it for yourself.
Book a weekday tour and we’ll send you our current fee list. Enrollment discounts are available for 2026–2027.
Book a tour
Tours run every weekday. First visits are for adults only.
Quality preschool, kindergarten and elementary (K–6) education and childcare in Herndon, Virginia.