Montessori Peace School nurtures a sense of wonder and joy of learning.
Our School
Montessori Peace School is located in historic Harding Hall at 730 Jackson St, Herndon VA. It is a charming “Children’s House” (in the words of Dr. Maria Montessori) with an amazing sunroom that houses our Primary Classroom.
From our many windows, we enjoy watching the seasons change, the birds visit, and the clouds float by.
Sangeet Khalsa and Sunder Cheng founded Montessori Peace School. They have a combined 40 years of teaching experience. Their joy of teaching and learning permeates the school environment.
Our First Montessori Class in 2010
Our Commitment
Commitment to the Student and Family In fulfillment of the obligation to the children, Montessori Peace School:
1. Shall encourage independent action in the pursuit of learning
2. Shall protect the opportunity to provide for participation in educational programs without regard to race, sex, color, creed, or national origin
3. Shall protect the health and safety of students (serve organic snacks, and milk, use non-toxic cleaning supplies)
4. Shall honor professional commitments, and maintain obligations, and contracts while never soliciting nor involving students or their parents in schemes for commercial gain.
5. Shall keep in confidence information that has been secured in the course of professional service, unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law.
How we stand out
Small Student to Teacher Ratio:
Our Primary class (ages 3-6) has a ratio of seven students or less per teacher. Our Pre-Primary class has a ratio of five students or less per teacher.
Unique Curriculum & Sense of Community:
We offer a unique array of learning opportunities for children to grow and to develop a lifelong love of learning, including yoga, music classes, and peace education. We strive to create a school community where children, parents, and teachers feel connected to one another.
Fantastic Teachers
Our teachers are AMS or AMI certified. Our teachers consider it an honor to be part of the growth and development of each child as they go about the work of constructing their own unique personality.
Mrs. Cheng, owner and director with Ms. Gurumeet, Ms. Bita, and Ms. Kate the assistant directors of Montessori Peace School.
The Montessori Difference
The Montessori Primary Program is a three-year educational program. Ideally, a child will join our multi-aged class when they are three, often after completing our Pre-Primary program. Each child is guided with individual and group lessons and grows and learns at their own pace.
It is to a child’s maximum developmental benefit (intellectually, socially, and empathetically) to complete the full cycle of the Montessori educational experience. The full-day kindergarten program allows an in-depth time for reading, mathematics, and cultural studies. During the third year, the Kindergarten child is given many leadership opportunities and becomes a role model in the multiage classroom. These leadership roles strengthen the child’s feelings of self-confidence as they graduate and enter elementary school.
Learn more about Why Montessori, Our Program, Schedule, and Enrollment.