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Herndon Montessori School

4.6(21)

#3 of 3 in Herndon

13251 Woodland Park Rd, Herndon, VA 20171, USA, Herndon, Virginia 20171

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4.6 (21)

This school

4.6★

Herndon avg

4.8★

Virginia avg

4.8★

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Is this an accredited Montessori school?

No accreditation or membership from a recognized Montessori body (AMI, AMS, or Montessori Canada) is on file for this listing. Because "Montessori" isn't a protected trademark in the US or Canada — a 1967 USPTO ruling put the term in the public domain — any school can use the name regardless of how closely it follows the method. That doesn't mean this school isn't authentically Montessori; it means accreditation status isn't the way to check here. Ask the school directly about their teacher training (look for AMI or AMS-trained staff) and ask to observe a classroom work cycle.

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.

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Location

13251 Woodland Park Rd, Herndon, VA 20171, USA, Herndon, Virginia 20171

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Reviews

Most parents report their children thrived at Herndon Montessori, citing growth in confidence, curiosity, and independence within a warm, nurturing environment where teachers understand individual learning styles. One parent experienced challenges after staff changes, noting frequent complaints about normal preschool behaviors and observing yelling rather than calm behavioral guidance, which negatively affected their active child's comfort at school. The director is consistently described as dedicated and responsive.