We have educated and nurtured children since 2010.

Our School

Montessori Peace School is located at 730 Jackson St, Herndon VA in historic Harding Hall. It is a charming “Children’s House” (in the words of Dr. Maria Montessori) with an amazing sunroom that houses our Primary Classrooms.

From our many windows we get to watch the seasons change, the birds visit, and the clouds float by.

Montessori Peace School was founded by Sangeet Khalsa and Sunder Cheng. They have a combined 40 years of teaching experience. Their joy of teaching and learning permeates the school environment.

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, milk, use non toxic cleaning supplies)

4. Shall honor professional commitments, 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 Classes

Montessori Peace School has two Primary Classes (ages 3-6) and one Preprimary Class (ages 18 months-3 years).

Each of our Primary Classes will have 18-20 students and our Preprimary Class has a ratio of 5 or less students per teacher.

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.

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 Preprimary 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, 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.

Testimonials

“MPS is a unique pearl and treasure in the DC area. We only moved to Reston a year ago and I feel very lucky to have found this Montessori preschool with yoga, music and amazing teachers. It is like the extension of our family, where the children learn the most important human values. Our children love to go there every day. Thank you so much Montessori Peace School for this wonderful experience.” -Zsuzsi Toros

Recently we transitioned her to Montessori Peace School and she LOVES it. I had checked out so many schools in the area when I was thinking of moving her … and when I found MPS – I just knew it was perfect.

Immediately – my ‘hard to warm up’ child was comfortable there…and she has been happy as a clam ever since. The school family is so wonderful. From the first day – parents of the other children made an effort to make us (my husband, my daughter and me) feel welcome – by going out of their way to stop and talk – email, etc.

It is such a fabulous community. And the empowerment they give the children is so wonderful. In just 2 months, I have noticed so much development in my daughter. Miss Sangeet and Mrs. Cheng are the most wonderful educators — I just can’t say enough good things.” -Erica O’Brien

“Three of our children have had the opportunity to attend this little gem of a school. It is a true Montessori school, staffed by loving and talented teachers. When you walk in the door, you can feel the peaceful learning environment and watch as the children go about their work with such a sense of purpose and happiness. We feel so fortunate to have such a wonderful school in our little town, and are grateful for the friendships and sense of community that it has helped us to build.” - Sarah Beebe

“Montessori Peace School has been a great find for us. Two out of three have gone here and I wish my oldest had been able to go as well. It's a true montessori, providing a peaceful and calm environment. The kids do yoga, celebrate holidays from around the world, learn about virtues and empathy. My kids have thrived here. I highly recommend.” -Fatima Akhtar

“I thank our lucky stars for this school! Yoga, music, good work, and play… a tremendously nurturing place for our children. Can't recommend highly enough!” -Laura Edmondson

“This school is wonderful! The two lead teachers Ms. Sangeet and Mrs. Cheng are the perfect combination and are dedicated with all of their hearts to the children. The classroom is a nurturing environment and with the addition of yoga, music, gardening and peace education the learning space is truly unique. Montessori Peace School has nurtured our children’s growth with consciousness and compassion and since our girls have attended this school they have grown more expressive and seem completely happy and comfortable in their environment.” -Gurumeet and Sat Nam

“My children have been at MPS since 2016 and it has been an amazing environment where their interests have flourished. My oldest is graduating and his reading skills and interests in geography and other cultures have led us to have many in depth conversations. My younger son is an art lover and frequently makes paintings for me. It is a very nurturing school with teachers that treat us and the kids like family.” - J Cho

“My son has been attending Montessori peace school for the past 3 years. He started in the preprimary class. He loves the school and adores his teachers and fellow classmates. The teachers encourages and amp and emphasize kindness self confidence, independence, yoga and promotes environmental awareness in the kids in addition to the excellent Montessori curriculum.

My son will start the kindergarten program this fall which will complete the 3 year primary program and is looking forward to the leadership skills that is encouraged in addition to general curriculum. I highly recommend this school.”

-Prakruti Anand

“All of our 3 children attended Montessori Peace School and it was an experience to be treasured. This is the school where you as a parent feel a part of the greater MPS family, you know your children are surrounded with love and are taught not only the academic curriculum but also much about emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, cross - cultural awareness, unity, diversity and inclusion.

We moved from the area four years ago, my oldest is starting middle school now and the youngest is a first grader but all 3 of them often say they want to go back to Virginia and visit their school and how much they miss it.

Montessori Peace School is a very nurturing, yet orderly and well structured way to ease the children into the world of learning. The owners, who also teach, our most gracious, wise, loving and greatly experience educators who put their hearts and lives into MPS.”

-Olya Dadressan

“We love this school - my daughter has attended from age 3 - 5, and my son from 18 months to 3. The teachers are amazing and they foster a great community feeling at the school. Parents are very engaged and the children focus on kindness and empathy. We are so thankful to have such a nurturing place for our children!”

-Adrienne Creighton

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