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PreKindergarten and Kindergarten
Montessori Program
The FCPS Montessori Program is coming to the Langley pyramid with two classes located at Great Falls Elementary School for the 2026-27 school year. Families in the Langley pyramid are invited to apply for this opportunity if you have PreK or Kindergarten children.
Program Highlights & Eligibility:
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Ages: Children ages 3 through Kindergarten (age 5 by September 30, 2026).
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Classroom Model: Montessori Early Childhood incorporates both PreK and Kindergarten students in mixed-age classrooms, utilizing a unique hands-on approach to learning.
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Tuition: A sliding scale tuition model applies to PreK students in the program. Kindergarten is tuition-free.
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Transportation: Please note that transportation is not provided for students attending outside of the Great Falls boundary. Enrolled families will need to provide their own daily transportation to and from the Montessori program at Great Falls ES.
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Selection: Admission to the program is based on a randomized lottery selection process.
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Hours & Calendar: Same bell schedule as Great Falls ES (currently 8:50 a.m.-3:35 p.m.) and follows the FCPS K-12 standard school year calendar.
How to Apply: The Great Falls Montessori lottery application is currently open
- To apply, visit the FCPS Montessori webpage and click the "Apply to Great Falls Lottery" button. The application link also includes full details on the sliding scale tuition model for preschool-age students.
- Lottery applications will remain open on a rolling basis only until all available seats are filled.
Learn More: If you would like to learn more about the Montessori program, please watch this introductory video.
Virtual Information Session Registration Join us via Zoom for a comprehensive overview of the Montessori approach and curriculum, as well as the lottery process and Q&A.
- Tuesdays, May 12 or 19, at 12:00 p.m.
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Sign up here to attend a virtual information session. A Zoom link will be provided to registrants the morning of the meeting date.
FCPS is excited to expand educational offerings in the community and looks forward to providing this wonderful opportunity for eligible families.
If you have any questions, you may reach the FCPS Montessori program at Montessori@fcps.edu
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