PK-3 recommendation in Bethesda area
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Anonymous
| We are new to the area and seem to have just missed the application cycle for this coming fall. Our daughter will be going into PK-3 - any recommendations for good schools that might potentially still opens spots for the 2025/2026 school year? |
Anonymous
| St. Columba’s Nursery School. Check other threads about it. Most magical preschool experience. The absolute best teachers, incredible community, outside-heavy curriculum. Great outplacement for those that choose private. |
Anonymous
| You may have more luck posting in the preschool forum. Many of the private schools discussed on this board don't start until either PK or K (or later). You could reach out to Concord Hill to see if they have spots. |
Anonymous
| Concord Hill is age 3-3rd grade. We loved it there. |
Anonymous
| I've loved the EC teachers at WES. Right down the Capital Crescent Trail. DC entered in K and the older (MS 7th-8th) kids always crowd her because of their buddy programs. Administrators are very responsive and the parents are welcoming and down to earth, especially if entering in PK3. |
Anonymous
| We have had great experiences with Bethesda Montessori School. One of our kids absolutely loved it there. He's now flourishing in kindergarten at a terrific private school. We'll be sending another child to BMS next. I think they may still have space for next year. I'd encourage you taking a look. |
Anonymous
| PreK3 at WES! |
Anonymous
| OP here - many thanks for the suggestions! |
Anonymous
Barrie School in Silver Spring (Montessori) has four primary classrooms. |
Anonymous
| CCBC in chevy chase! |
Anonymous
| Primary day pk-2 |
Anonymous
| Oneness-Family Montessori School in downtown Bethesda is wonderful - my kids were there when they were little |
Anonymous
| Lowell has an excellent PrePrimary. Outstanding teachers, warm environment, and thoughtful curriculum. |
Anonymous
| Community Preschool of the Palisades in NW DC |
Anonymous
| Check out St. Andrew's. They start with 2 year olds. |