Illuminate Montessori at West Alex

3.8(34 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Alexandria, VA

About Illuminate Montessori at West Alex

Illuminate Montessori at West Alex is a Montessori school in the West Alex Shopping Plaza between King Street and Walter Reed Drive, near the Metro, serving ages 16 months to 12 years. Programs include Nido for infants, Toddler, Children's House for preschool and kindergarten, Elementary, and a Spanish Immersion program for ages 6 to 12. The school day begins at 7:00 AM with a two-hour Montessori work cycle, followed by lunch, outdoor play and afternoon enrichment, and extended care is available until 6:00 PM. The building has bright classrooms with natural light and an indoor gym, and extracurriculars include soccer, music and LEGO Robotics. The campus welcomes a large military community and is led by Greta M. Duncan, who has more than 35 years in early childhood education. Rated 3.8 from 34 Google reviews, 23 of them five stars and 9 one star.

What reviewers mention: communication (6), spanish immersion (4), loving environment (3), academic growth (3), daycare (3), cost (2), independence (2), transparency (2), 2021 (2), documentation (2)

Services and details

  • Preschool program

    Yes

  • Infants and toddlers

    Yes

  • Early drop-off or late pickup

    Yes

  • Montessori

    Yes

  • Spanish immersion

    Yes

  • Enrichment programs

    Yes

  • Meals provided

    Yes

No information yet on pre-K class, accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, waitlist, reggio Emilia, sTEM or STEAM, summer camp, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.

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Questions parents ask about Illuminate Montessori at West Alex

What ages does Illuminate Montessori at West Alex serve?

Illuminate Montessori at West Alex takes infants and toddlers and preschool-age children. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.

How much does Illuminate Montessori at West Alex cost?

Illuminate Montessori at West Alex does not publish its tuition online. Call (571) 206-1687 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does Illuminate Montessori at West Alex accept child care subsidies?

Illuminate Montessori at West Alex has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (571) 206-1687 to ask. Virginia's Child Care Subsidy Program only pays providers that take part in it, and many localities keep a waitlist.

What are Illuminate Montessori at West Alex's hours?

Illuminate Montessori at West Alex offers early drop-off or late pickup.

Are meals included at Illuminate Montessori at West Alex?

Yes. Illuminate Montessori at West Alex provides meals or snacks.

What teaching approach does Illuminate Montessori at West Alex use?

Illuminate Montessori at West Alex offers the Montessori method, Spanish immersion and enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.

Is Illuminate Montessori at West Alex licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up Illuminate Montessori at West Alex in the Virginia Department of Education's Search for Child Care tool (linked from childcare.virginia.gov) to see its license or exemption and its inspection reports.

Where is Illuminate Montessori at West Alex and how do I contact it?

Illuminate Montessori at West Alex is at 3475 N Beauregard St suite 301, Alexandria, VA 22311. Its phone number is (571) 206-1687. It has a 3.8-star rating from 34 Google reviews.

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