About Karter School of Cascades
Karter School of Cascades is a Montessori-inspired school in Sterling serving children from 1 month to 13 years, with infant care, toddler programs, preschool, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, elementary, after school and summer camp. Programs blend Montessori principles with a STEAM curriculum, and Spanish and Mandarin are taught as part of the base curriculum, with an immersion environment in both languages from infancy. Enrichment rooms cover science, culinary, music, gym and dance. Healthy home-cooked meals are served. The school accepts subsidy and Child Care Aware, and MSA accredits it. Schools Out, Spring Break and Snow Day camps run alongside summer camp. Rated 4.9 from 170 Google reviews, 164 of them five stars and 6 one star. Parents describe dedicated teachers, a music teacher who led a holiday show, and an in-house dance studio.
Services and details
Preschool program
YesPre-K class
YesInfants and toddlers
YesAccepts child care subsidies
YesEarly drop-off or late pickup
YesMontessori
YesSpanish immersion
YesSTEM or STEAM
YesEnrichment programs
YesMeals provided
YesSummer camp
YesStates an accreditation
Yes
No information yet on tuition listed, waitlist, reggio Emilia. The website did not say; call and ask.
Contact
- (703) 430-8657
- 21290 Springlake Ct, Sterling, VA 20166
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Questions parents ask about Karter School of Cascades
What ages does Karter School of Cascades serve?
Karter School of Cascades takes infants and toddlers, preschool-age children and a pre-K class. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.
How much does Karter School of Cascades cost?
Karter School of Cascades does not publish its tuition online. Call (703) 430-8657 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.
Does Karter School of Cascades accept child care subsidies?
Yes. Karter School of Cascades says it accepts child care subsidies or certificates. Virginia's Child Care Subsidy Program pays part of the cost for eligible families at participating providers; families apply on CommonHelp or at their local department of social services and pay a copayment. Confirm your eligibility and the school's participation before you enroll.
What are Karter School of Cascades's hours?
Karter School of Cascades offers early drop-off or late pickup.
Are meals included at Karter School of Cascades?
Yes. Karter School of Cascades provides meals or snacks.
Does Karter School of Cascades run a summer camp?
Yes. Karter School of Cascades runs a summer camp. Ask about dates, ages and whether current students get first choice of spots.
What teaching approach does Karter School of Cascades use?
Karter School of Cascades offers the Montessori method, Spanish immersion, a STEM or STEAM focus and enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.
Is Karter School of Cascades accredited?
Karter School of Cascades states an accreditation on its website. Ask the school which organization accredits it and when the accreditation was last renewed.
Is Karter School of Cascades licensed?
This guide does not check licenses. Look up Karter School of Cascades 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 Karter School of Cascades and how do I contact it?
Karter School of Cascades is at 21290 Springlake Ct, Sterling, VA 20166. Its phone number is (703) 430-8657. It has a 4.9-star rating from 170 Google reviews.
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