About

Founded in 2010, Fiore began with a simple yet powerful vision: to create an environment where children could thrive through authentic Montessori education. Inspired by their own parenting journey, Sailini and Sandeep Lohia sought a better approach to early childhood development—one that nurtured independence, curiosity, and well-being. Fiore became the first school in the Vienna/Tysons area to offer a toddler Montessori program, and by 2014, it earned accreditation from the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). The school's expansion continued with the opening of its Elementary program in 2016. In 2021, Fiore acquired its second campus, allowing the school to broaden its offerings. Today, Fiore serves children from 3 months to 15 years, providing a continuum of Montessori education that fosters lifelong learning and growth.

Is this an accredited Montessori school?

AMS Member

AMS Member means the school has joined the American Montessori Society and affirms alignment with Montessori principles, but has not (yet) completed AMS's formal accreditation review — membership alone doesn't verify classroom practice.

Verify directly at amshq.org/schools using the school's name and city.

Accreditation is not the same as an operating licence. A provincial/state child care licence or private school registration only confirms a school is legally allowed to operate — it says nothing about whether the teaching method is Montessori.

Teacher credentials matter too. Ask how many lead teachers hold AMI, AMS, or MACTE-accredited teacher training — a strong signal independent of the school's own accreditation status.

Full guide: how to verify any Montessori school →