We are a nonprofit school dedicated to providing Montessori education for young children ages 16 months through 6. We are the oldest and longest running Montessori preschool in the Herndon area serving many generations of young students for the last 49 years. Our Director along with the Montessori certified teaching staff and other teachers are dedicated to providing a unique learning atmosphere for students.
We help each child achieve his/her full potential by following the key premises of Montessori education. Please help support our school in continuing to provide a quality Montessori education to children in our community for more than 49 years! MCS offers scholarships and is currently rebuilding the scholarship fund.
We help each child achieve his/her full potential by following the key premises of Montessori education. Please help support our school in continuing to provide a quality Montessori education to children in our community for more than 49 years! MCS offers scholarships and is currently rebuilding the scholarship fund.
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Montessori Country School was founded in in 1971 by nine local families in the Herndon area. Their goal was to establish a non-profit school which offered young children the opportunity of a Montessori education. Over the 49 years that have passed since then, we have served our broader community by providing thousands of young children with the unique experience of a Montessori education.
My daughter graduated from MCS back in 2003 and she absolutely thrived in this learning environment. Her teachers were amazing and challenged her to her full potential within the classroom. As a former parent of a student who attended MCS, I would highly recommend this school to families as the learning environment is exceptional!
Connect with other MCS Alumni, find out what your old friends are doing now and also how you can give back to MCS! We love to see our alumni return. Do get in touch with us, send us pictures and let us know where you are and what you are doing today! Montessori Country School (MCS) turned 47 this year!
Please email these links to friends and family members who may also wish to have their purchases help MCS. Once you set up the link, always use smile.amazon.com. Your prices will not change, but MCS can get 4-15% of qualified purchases - it's that easy! The "For Small Hands" Montessori catalog for families is filled with hundreds of age-appropriate, child-sized items that encourage independence, creativity, and problem-solving.
MCS offers a variety of programs for children aged 16 months to 6 years. Both half day and full day options are available with various pick-up time options. Before and After care options as well as summer and winter camps make MCS an ideal choice. Parent & Child (Mommy & Me) Montessori is your chance to experience "Montessori in a nutshell."
Reviews (9)
Dan Salenger
Oct 29, 2018
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I am very glad that we found Montessori Country School (MCS). Our daughter loves to go to school, has quickly made friends, and seems to be learning something new every day.
MCS follows the Montessori method, to me that means that my daughter selects the activities that interest her and she receives guidance as needed to progress. The kids are introduced to new activities by the teachers and co-mingled with other children in a three-year range to learn from each other.
Finally, MCS feels like an extended family. It is very noticeable that the teachers and staff enjoy their role and cherish the
MCS follows the Montessori method, to me that means that my daughter selects the activities that interest her and she receives guidance as needed to progress. The kids are introduced to new activities by the teachers and co-mingled with other children in a three-year range to learn from each other.
Finally, MCS feels like an extended family. It is very noticeable that the teachers and staff enjoy their role and cherish the
Erin George
Sep 12, 2018
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We moved our almost 3 year old to MCS last month. She was having difficulty in her “main stream” daycare facility with teacher turnover and large class size. As a result, she began to have behavioral issues at school; issues we had never encountered with her leading up to that time. The environment was just not working for our daughter so we thought that changing the school variable was the responsible thing to do as parents. It was a leap of faith to say the least but HANDS DOWN one of the best decisions we ever made! Montessori Country School provides a serene and creative environment so
Janhavi Rajagopal
Jan 30, 2018
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My daughter has been in the pre-primary and young primary classes at MCS and absolutely loves it. We are extremely happy to have found this parent-run, non-profit school. Its a warm, nurturing environment and the kids are loved. The Montessori teachers are excellent. The music and French classes are awesome. The after-care program is great. The director is experienced and very communicative and runs a great school. Highly recommend it!
Laura Venancio
Oct 05, 2017
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This is a wonderful school. The curriculum is well aligned with the Montessori style. The teachers are warm and welcoming. By the end of the year you'll feel that you have gained new family members. That is how great those teachers are. The classrooms are bright and open. Kids are happy. The whole school staff pays serious attention to kids safety. One of my kids has food allergies and I have asked teachers to feed him just what he brings in his lunch bag. I even get calls from the teacher, with enough time for me to prepare, to let me know when there are going to be birthdays celebrations in the
Sangeetha Sharma
Jul 05, 2016
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My 4 year old has been enrolled for nearly a year now and she has learned more than I could have imagined! She's grown even more into a respectful, well-mannered, and mostly, curious! I was always amazed at how well all the children learn independence, getting to select their "work", putting it away when complete, even solving disputes with minimal (if any) teacher input. Every friday, when the "parent folder" comes home to display all the new work my child has completed. The aftercare program has been tremendous fun, Ms. Kristen does a fantastic job keeping the kids entertained while still learning
Meaghan Selki
Dec 09, 2015
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I can't say enough great things about this school. My 4-year-old son started there in the junior kindergarten program in 2015. It was his first school he attended away from home. He transitioned incredibly well, and his teachers were an integral part of that. They allowed him to set the pace and show interest as he was ready. He loves the friends he's made, and he takes his work there very seriously. He is proud of the crafts he brings home and the milestones he meets. He has started helping with chores around the home -- something I didn't even realize he would be ready for at his age. The administration
Warren Wilczewski
Dec 17, 2014
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Placing our son at MCS Herndon was the best thing we could have ever done. The environment, the kids, and especially the teachers have had an amazing influence on his development. He comes home and wants to continue the activities he began at school. His attention span has improved dramatically, and he has acquired an enthusiasm for learning.
The year that we've been with the school has been a true eye-opener. A lot more goes into a Montessori program than what we found in the more traditional daycare centers in the area. In fact, my wife now refers to these as a "coat-check" for kids - you drop
The year that we've been with the school has been a true eye-opener. A lot more goes into a Montessori program than what we found in the more traditional daycare centers in the area. In fact, my wife now refers to these as a "coat-check" for kids - you drop
Helina Sleeth
Jul 26, 2014
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We have been at MCS for 4 years now, my oldest son will be graduating this year from Kindergarten and my youngest son is finishing up his first year at the school. I am so grateful to have found this school 4 years ago and so thankful to all the wonderful teachers for helping my boys truly love learning. I just can't say enough great things about all the teachers at the school and how they really understand the needs, personality, and style of each student.
Biggest thing that attracted us as parent's to this school 4 years ago was the low turnover of teachers, most of the teachers have been at
Biggest thing that attracted us as parent's to this school 4 years ago was the low turnover of teachers, most of the teachers have been at
Cliff Hyra
Jul 07, 2014
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Love it! My older daughter started going last year and now her younger sister has joined her in the young preschool program. Both are also in aftercare since my wife and I work full time. They love going to school and they are learning so much and becoming very independent.
It is a parent-owned non-profit school so tuition is reasonable and the school is very responsive to parent needs/wants. They recently updated the schedule to match very closely with Fairfax County Public Schools. There is a music class and a French class, each twice a week, and frequent extra activities the kids can sign up
It is a parent-owned non-profit school so tuition is reasonable and the school is very responsive to parent needs/wants. They recently updated the schedule to match very closely with Fairfax County Public Schools. There is a music class and a French class, each twice a week, and frequent extra activities the kids can sign up
