We offer Montessori education for children 3 - 12 years old.

MSA opens enrollment for prospective students every October for the following academic school year.

Our academic year is in session from late August through early June. We also offer a 9-week summer camp program.

Early Childhood (3 - 5 years): 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Early Childhood Full Day (5 - 6 years) and Elementary: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Before School Care is available (for a fee) as early as 7:30 AM. General arrival begins at 8:00 AM.

After School Care is available (for a fee) as late as 6:00 PM.

MSA offers after-school activities that start after 3:30 PM on selected days (for an additional cost).

All meals and snacks are brought from home. We are a nut-free school.

MSA does not provide door-to-door transportation. Our buses are used for school trips.

Yes, your child must be potty-trained. MSA is not licensed for children to wear diapers or pull-ups. We don't have changing tables.

First Day of School: If you have not submitted all required paperwork, please bring them on day 1.

Early Childhood Students: A labeled and complete change of uniform clothing to be stored at school (shirt, pants/shorts, dress, underwear and socks).

Elementary Students: A washable placemat and napkin, rubber-soled slippers.

Extended Day Students (under age 5): A small blanket for nap-time and a small lovey (if desired). These will be sent home weekly to launder.

Daily for All Students:

A labeled refillable water bottle.

A labeled lunchbox with snack. Students participating in extended day after 3:30 PM need an additional snack.

Weather appropriate attire i.e. hat and gloves on cold days (all labeled with your child's name).

We are only 3 miles from the center of Old Town.

We are 6.4 miles from the Pentagon and 10 miles from the National Mall.

We were established in 1970 and moved to our current location in 1984.

Yes, we are an American Montessori Verified School, and all our teachers have either an AMS or an AMI degree.

Yes, we are a licensed childcare facility for children ages 2.5 to 12. We operate with a special use permit that allows 99 students and 180 car trips/day.

Yes, anyone is welcome to apply and attend. We are in a residential neighborhood and neighborhood families are encouraged to walk or bike to school.

Our closest metro is Huntington, which is 2 miles away.