Montessori School of South Riding

"As soon as we walked into the doors of MSSR in 2015, I knew we had found THE place. My son attended Montessori School of South Riding for almost 6 years. He began when he was 2.5 years old and completed 2 years of his KG year. He began 1st grade virtually at a public school due to covid and by Thanksgiving I knew something had to change. He wasn’t engaged in the online classes, his love of learning was dwindling and he missed the social aspect of being with other children. I turned to Carmen and asked if he could join the children at MSSR and without hesitation Carmen agreed! She worked with another accredited Montessori elementary school to create a second and third grade curriculum for my son. Wow! Finding Carmen at such a delicate time in our lives was such a gift. We are so fortunate to have had all those years at MSSR…I would’ve kept him there until elementary school if she would’ve let me! And if this wasn’t testament enough, my 9yo son still asks to go visit the school for the day during the summer. Most of children he knew have graduated but what continues to call him back are all experiences and loving memories he created within the school."

"Wonderful teacher, beautiful classroom, authentic Montessori teaching method and materials, and sweet friends! I couldn’t be happier. This school is dreamy and I wish I could be young again and attend this school! Under the pandemic situation, teachers have sacrificed themselves to maintain clean and safe learning space. They truly care and love kids like their own. Head teacher, Carmen is always ready to talk and give good parenting tips as a teacher, mother, and grandmother. Kids are so sweet and friendly each other. My kid is thriving in so many positive ways and I am 100% satisfied with our school. Also parents are so supporitve one another and become true friends. Choosing MSSR was one of the best decision I made!"

"I wish I could give them 10 stars! We have used MSSR with Carmen Arenas for the past 4 years for our sons Jack and James, and we will soon bring our daughter. My wife went through the Montessori school system as a child. Our children are taught life skills as part of their curriculum. Most importantly, the love, affection, and attention by Carmen and her teachers is remarkable. We are the biggest ambassadors for MSSR!"

"The best school and best teachers in all of Loudoun county! This gem of a school is like no other and you just won’t get the love and nurturing environment the way you do with Carmen and all the teachers at MSSR. Carmen’s extensive experience and knowledge of not only childhood education but the Montessori teachings is truly one of kind. I have had two kids in the school since 2016 and my last will be graduating this coming spring. What a difference MSSR has made in my kids. Their hunger to learn and independence to explore is due to the environment they have been exposed to the last few years. MSSR is also the only AMI certified school in Loudoun county. visit at the school and see for yourself. Best decision we’ve ever made! ❤️❤️❤️"

"MSSR came highly recommended to us from several friends and family members, and my husband and I can certainly understand why! Not only is the staff extremely trustworthy and welcoming, but our son absolutely loves it there. Furthermore, since starting, he has blossomed into a kind, smart, compassionate young man who at the age 4 already meets all Kindergarten checklist criteria. I am certain that his time at MSSR has contributed immensely to his development of these attributes. We could not be more thrilled to have him there and will be excited for her to have a similar experience when the time comes to enroll our daughter!"