Montessori School of Cedar Lane

The Montessori School at Cedar Lane is a private, non-sectarian Montessori school for children ages three to six years. Established in 1971 by Joyce and Lance Gilbert, it proudly stands as the first of four schools in the Gilbert Family Montessori Schools network—family-owned and operated for over five decades.

Located in the heart of Northern Virginia, we proudly serve families from Fairfax, Vienna, Falls Church, and Annandale. Over the years, our school has grown with a strong tradition of excellence and a dedicated, long-standing staff—creating a nurturing and consistent environment for our students.

Our commitment to authentic Montessori education has earned us recognition from both the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) and the American Montessori Society (AMS) and our school has served as a model training site for future Montessori teachers.

Come discover why generations of families have trusted The Montessori School of Cedar Lane to provide an exceptional start in education and in life.

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When it came to choosing a preschool for my grandson, we could think of no more perfect place than the sylvan setting of Hunter Mill Montessori. At Hunter MIll Montessori, parents and grandparents alike can see students expand their horizons as they learn academics, social skills and independence. We couldn't be more pleased!

Pier Stock McGrath

Our family chose HMMS not only because it was recommended by all of our neighbors (and we have a lots of them) but once you step into the school, you can feel the warmth of the school community and its teachers. Our three sons attended HMMS and have far exceeded our expectations, socially, and educationally. 

The Woltz Family

Both of our kids went through the full program including Kindergarten and we could not have been happier with it. The kids loved school and Mrs. Cook and the rest of the teaching staff were engaged, responsive, and so clearly cared about all the kids. 

We chose [the school] nearly decade ago after touring many other local schools. We found its student/teacher ratio, cleanliness and educational program to be the best fit for our three children. As a working parent, I wanted a place where my child safe and cared for, while learning in an environment that met each of their different needs. 

Holly Brook Montessori School was an incredible experience for our son. He is ahead in math in elementary school, has great social skills, and is very respectful to his teachers. I give all of this credit to HB for helping to make him a well-rounded individual. Can't wait for our second to attend.
Dominique

We were part of the Holly Brook family for 6 years. Our boys learned so many useful skills from math, reading, independence, and public speaking that set them up for success. One of the reasons we picked the school was due to how well they welcome international families and how open they are to learn about other cultures and traditions and incorporate them into their curriculum. We highly recommend this preschool, you will not regret it. - Sara