What Makes Us the Best Choice?
Children’s House Montessori School of Reston (CHMS) is a small, family-oriented school located in a peaceful wooded setting in Reston, Virginia. We believe that a child’s first school experience should be filled with curiosity, exploration and opportunities for independence. We offer half-day and full-day Montessori programs for children 3 years of age through kindergarten.
Our two classrooms have large windows that look out onto our beautiful, natural playground. With plenty of open work space and small class sizes, there is lots of space for independent work as well as small group activities. The children work in separate classrooms during the morning and are together for playground time, and the afternoon activity period.
Our wooded playground provides endless opportunities for outdoor enjoyment and our authentic Montessori program guarantees that your child will be part of a thriving, mixed-age classroom.
Children’s House Montessori School of Reston is just minutes from the Reston-Wiehle Metro station. We offer parents a small, family-centered community and a convenient commuter location. Although we are located in the lower level of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Reston, we are not affiliated with the church.
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The Essentials
Our Philosophy & Mission
At Children’s House we are dedicated to providing an engaging learning environment. We encourage our students to make choices, ask questions, and solve problems. Children who actively engage in the learning process, become enthusiastic seekers of knowledge.
Our goal is to foster relationships that connect our community and create a learning environment that ignites curiosity. We live by our mission, “to plant the seeds for a lifelong love of learning,” and treat our commitment to each child and their family with the utmost respect.
We follow the teaching philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, founder of the Montessori Method and visionary educator who believed that children should be taught with respect for the individual and his or her own needs. “Follow the child,” she said. And we do.
Admissions
Children’s House Montessori School is now accepting applications.
We know it’s not easy to select the right school for your child. Our admissions process makes it easier!
1. Submit an inquiry form
2. Schedule a School Tour
3. Complete the Application Form
Join Us
Children’s House Montessori School can transform your educational journey. Explore your passions, engage in meaningful projects, and become a part of our vibrant learning community. Together, we can prepare for a bright and promising future.
Testimonials
“I have had at least one of my children attending CHMS for the past 3 years and I can say with full confidence that this was the best preschool choice for both of them! Their education at CHMS has been truly wonderful thanks to an amazing group of teachers. They foster learning, exploration, independence and I’ve seen it make such a difference for my kids.”
“It’s been 2 wonderful years now that I have my daughter at CHMS and we plan to have my younger baby there too. Teachers are sweet, patient and the school has a great backyard where the kids play and do gardening. My daughter is happy there and so are we!”
“My daughter loved this school. The student-teacher ratio is low, the teachers have higher education degrees, the playground is surrounded by forest, the student population is diverse, and the curriculum is excellent with opportunities to try various art mediums, yoga, Spanish, gardening, and other special activities.”