Montessori School Of Mclean

What Montessori School Of Mclean does

The Montessori School of McLean (MSM) is a private, single-campus independent school located at 1711 Kirby Road, McLean, Virginia, delivering authentic Montessori education from toddlerhood (approximately age 2) through 6th grade (approximately age 12). The academic offering is organized in three tiers — Toddler (ages 2-3), Primary (ages 3-6), and Elementary (Lower Elementary grades 1-3 and Upper Elementary grades 4-6) — with weekly PE, music, and progressively structured movement curriculum using the Orff Method. The school layers a broad enrichment portfolio on top of the core Montessori frame: Visual and Performing Arts (including Orff music, chorus, recorder/ukulele ensembles, and Upper Elementary Shakespeare), an Outdoor Classroom with a Learning Cottage, Greenhouse, and gardens, a Science Lab, Spanish language instruction, Physical Education on a dedicated sports court and soccer field, and an Information Sciences program combining a Library with a Technology Lab covering Microsoft Office Suite and GSuite for Education.

The business model is tuition-driven (subscription_recurring), with published annual schedules for the 2026-2027 academic year covering toddler, primary, and elementary programs, supplemented by monthly Extended Day and Aftercare fees, summer camp fees, and Parent Association fundraising and retail affiliate contributions (Amazon Smile, Giant Food School Rewards, Harris Teeter Together in Education, Joe's Place Pizza). A second revenue line comes from the Montessori Institute of McLean (MIM), a wholly-owned subsidiary operating a MACTE-accredited, AMS-affiliated, SCHEV-certified Early Childhood Montessori Teacher Education Program that generates application fees and tuition from prospective teachers. Distribution is community-led: prospective families engage through the school website, virtual tours, and parent education events such as Friday Video Chats, the Journey of Discovery classroom observation series (capped at 20 parents), and Montessori at Work sessions, with a dedicated Director of Admission (Kristen Schlicker) and a Veracross parent portal managing ongoing family relationships.

Customer outcomes are anchored by a documented outplacement record placing graduates into selective private feeders (Sidwell Friends, Holton-Arms, Bullis, The Potomac School, Landon, The Langley School, The Field School, Barrie, Trinity at Meadow View, Sycamore) and selective public programs (Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Fairfax County Advanced Academic Program). The school also maintains a ChildCare Aware of America partnership providing tuition assistance, discounts, and scholarships for military families deployed in Northern Virginia/DC. MSM has 39 employees and reports no venture, private equity, or parent-company ownership, operating as an independent institution under a board/founder governance model with no disclosed revenue figures.

Name

Montessori School Of Mclean

Legal name

The Montessori School of McLean

Website

https://mcleanmontessori.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Montessori School of McLean is a private, single-campus Montessori school in McLean, Virginia serving children ages 2–12 through toddler, primary, and elementary programs, plus enrichment, outplacement, and a MACTE-accredited teacher training institute.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Child Care Services (624410), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Montessori K–12 Schools (EDAJABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Montessori Preschools (EDACABAC), Montessori Early Learning Academies (EDACADAA)

Keywords

• Montessori education services
• Early childhood education
• Private elementary school
• Teacher training program
• After-school care programs

Headquarters

HQ city

McLean

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition for toddler, primary, and elementary programs. Tuition schedule published for 2026-2027 academic year.
2. Extended Day and Aftercare: Fees for extended day and aftercare services beyond regular school hours.
3. Summer Camp: Revenue from summer camp program offerings.
4. Parent Association Fundraising: Fundraising initiatives organized through Parent Association to support educational programs.
5. Retail Affiliate Programs: Revenue through Amazon Smile, Giant Food school rewards, Harris Teeter Together in Education, and other shopping programs that donate a percentage of purchases to the school.
6. Teacher Education Program: Revenue from the Montessori Institute of McLean's Early Childhood Teacher Education Program, including application fees and tuition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Montessori School Of Mclean provides authentic Montessori education for children from toddler age through sixth grade, offering toddler, primary, lower elementary, and upper elementary programs, along with extended day care, summer camp, and a teacher training institute (Montessori Institute of McLean). The school sells enrollment slots to families and charges tuition for ongoing educational services, supported by fundraising, donations, and select affiliate retail commissions.

Product overview

The Montessori School of McLean is a private educational institution offering authentic Montessori education from toddlerhood through 6th grade. The school operates a three-tier core program structure: Toddler (ages 2-3), Primary (ages 3-6), and Elementary (Lower Elementary grades 1-3, Upper Elementary grades 4-6). The portfolio includes enrichment programs (Visual and Performing Arts, Outdoor Classroom, Physical Education, Science Lab, Spanish, Information Sciences with Library and Technology Lab) and support services (Extended Day/Aftercare, Summer Camp, Outplacement/Middle School Counseling). The Montessori Institute of McLean provides MACTE-accredited teacher training for early childhood education. The school emphasizes traditional Montessori methods enhanced with technology literacy and prepares students for top-area private and public middle schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Montessori Institute of McLean (MIM): Early Childhood Montessori Teacher Education Program accredited by MACTE and affiliated with AMS, certified by SCHEV for Virginia

Products and services

• Toddler Program Authentic Montessori classroom experience for toddlers, the earliest program level at the school, designed for young children's developmental needs.
• Primary Program Primary-level Montessori program for preschool and kindergarten-aged children, using mixed-age prepared environments and hands-on Montessori materials.
• Lower Elementary Program Lower elementary Montessori program serving early elementary-grade children, continuing the mixed-age, self-directed Montessori approach.
• Upper Elementary Program Upper elementary Montessori program for the oldest students at the school, with outplacement support to help families transition to secondary schools.
• Extended Day Program After-school extended day care providing wraparound coverage beyond standard school hours for enrolled families.
• Summer Camp Summer camp program for children during school break periods, complementing the core Montessori academic year.
• Montessori Institute of McLean (Teacher Training) Adult-learner teacher training and certification program that prepares new Montessori educators, co-led by credentialed Co-Directors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates accepted to top private schools including Sidwell Friends School, Holton-Arms School, Bullis School, and to selective public programs including Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ChildCare Aware of AmericacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMSM is a proud partner of ChildCare Aware of America, which provides child care fee assistance and Respite Child Care Programs for military families. MSM offers tuition assistance, discounts, accommodations, and scholarships to assist families deployed in Northern Virginia/District of Columbia with the cost of Montessori education.
• American Montessori Society (AMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontessori Institute of McLean is affiliated with the American Montessori Society (AMS). MSM also participates in AMS Family Connection, a monthly digital publication providing insights into Montessori philosophy for families.
• Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontessori Institute of McLean's Early Childhood Teacher Education Program is accredited by MACTE, ensuring quality standards for Montessori teacher training.
• State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontessori Institute of McLean is certified by SCHEV to operate a Montessori early childhood teacher education program in Virginia.
• Amazon SmileminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon Smile charitable program allows shoppers to designate Montessori School of McLean as their charity, with Amazon donating 0.5% of eligible purchases.
• Giant FoodminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGiant Food School Rewards program allows families to link their Giant Card to MSM (ID: 01998) and earn money for the school through grocery purchases.
• Harris TeeterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTogether in Education program through Harris Teeter allows families to link their Vic Card to MSM (ID: 5997) to earn contributions for the school.
• McLean Project for the ArtsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMSM student artwork has been displayed for many years at the annual McLean Project for the Arts exhibition held at the McLean Community Center.
• Joe's Place Pizza & PastaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoe's Place Pizza & Pasta in Arlington, VA donates 5% of bills to MSM when customers mention the school.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Langley School: Independent K-8 progressive school located in McLean, VA — same neighborhood and demographic as MSM. Comparable in target market and family profile; competes for the same affluent Northern Virginia elementary families, and is also a graduate destination for MSM students.
• Congressional Schools of Virginia: Private preschool-through-grade-8 school in Falls Church, VA with Montessori-influenced early childhood programming. Comparable to MSM in age range, Northern Virginia location, and tuition-funded private model.
• Burgundy Farm Country Day School: Independent progressive day school (K-8) in Alexandria, VA with a focus on experiential and outdoor learning. Comparable to MSM in progressive, nature-inclusive pedagogy and DMV-area independent school positioning.
• Norwood School: Independent K-8 school in Bethesda, MD. Comparable to MSM in serving elementary families in the affluent DC-metro market, though without a Montessori core; competes for the same feeder population into private middle schools.

Direct peers

• The Barrie School: Private progressive school in Silver Spring, MD with a strong Montessori-influenced lower school serving through middle school. Comparable to MSM in progressive/Montessori pedagogy and DMV catchment, and is also a documented MSM graduate destination.
• Greenspring Montessori School: Private Montessori school in Lorton, VA serving toddlers through adolescents using authentic Montessori methods. Directly comparable to MSM in pedagogy, age range served, and Northern Virginia catchment area.
• The Sycamore School: Progressive private K-8 school in Falls Church, VA. Comparable to MSM in progressive pedagogy, primary/elementary age range, and Northern Virginia location, and is also a documented MSM graduate destination.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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