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Current News & Important Updates:

Thank you to everyone who made our 25th Anniversary Auction a great success. June Lee, Paige Coulman, Amy Green, Keelin Kuipers, Allyson Mitchell, Laurel Tierney, Fran Walterman and Krista Schauer -- your time and hard work are appreciated!

Enrollment of new students for the 2008-2009 school year is almost complete, if you have not yet submitted an application, please do so immediately so that you may be considered for available spaces. Please note: children must be 3 by September 1, 2008 and fully potty-trained to enroll. Call to schedule an individual tour (offered at 9:30am and 10:00am each day) and download an application. 

Mini-Camp registration (June 9-20) has begun, there is only 1 space left for week 1, and 10 spaces left for week 2.

 
 
 

Welcome -- to our 25th year in operation!

/images/frontdoorschool.jpgPlease browse this site for information about our programs, teachers, schedules and fees.  We are currently scheduling individual tours of the school for prospective families. To arrange a tour call our School Administrator, Kristie Galic at 301-986-1260, or email us at admissions@bethesdamontessori.com.

The Bethesda Montessori School cooperates with the Washington Montessori Institute and is staffed by AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) trained teachers.  It is fully approved by the Maryland State Department of Education and is a member of the North American Montessori Teachers Association and other educational organizations. It leases its facility from the Bethesda Presbyterian Church, but it has no religious affiliation with the church or its teachings.  It is centrally located in the heart of the Bethesda business district on Wilson Lane near the intersection of Old Georgetown and Arlington Roads, convenient to public transportation. 

A traditional Montessori school, it adheres to the teachings and principles of Dr. Maria Montessori.  The school is fully equipped with the Montessori materials as well as many handmade items to stimulate the child's mind and creativity.  Its rooms are bright and cheerful.  Its staff is dedicated and caring.  It is the hope of the school that each student will grow in knowledge, self-reliance, confidence and social graces.

At a Glance 1. The primary Montessori program admits children from 3 to 6 years of age (children must be 3 by September 1 of their start year, and fully potty-trained).  Our three classes are made up of mixed ages of children.  For the child entering at 3 years old, the complete program is three years in duration.  Children are strongly encouraged to complete the cycle through their kindergarten year in order to derive the maximum benefit from their learning experience. 2. All children attend school from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Monday through Friday, from September to June.  Prekindergarten-age children have the option of attending a special afternoon program from 12 noon to 3 p.m.  Children entering their kindergarten year have advanced Montessori studies until 3 p.m. 3. An after-school program is offered until 6 p.m.  Before-school care is available from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. upon request. 4. There is no discrimination made in the selection of students or staff on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. 5. Application and fee schedules are available on this Web site, or you may request them by phone.

Click here to download our Application

The Bethesda Montessori School * P.O. Box 30439 * Bethesda, MD 20824 * 301-986-1260

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