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If you are new to the area, finding the things you need can be overwhelming. To get you started, check out FAMILY Magazine’s Welcome to Washington Guide, filled with retail and service establishments right in your neighborhood. Here you’ll find listings for essentials like medical facilities, schools, utilities and libraries. Browse through the restaurants, hair salons and stores. Everything you need to feel home. Welcome to the area!

Activities for Kids
Activities for Toddlers and Babies
Children’s Retail Stores
Community Resources - Fire, Police, Libraries, Utilities, etc.
Dentists & Doctors
Educational Resources
Hair Salons for Kids
Medical Resources
Parks & Recreation
Private Schools
Real Estate Agents
Restaurants
Other Resources

Activities for Adults

CityDance Center at Strathmore
www.citydance.net  • 301-581-5204
5301 Tuckerman Lane • North Bethesda, MD
Summer camps, pre-professional training, and classes in creative movement, jazz, ballet, modern, hip hop and more!

Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
www.jefpat.org  • jppm@mdp.state.md.us
410-586-8501
10515 Mackall Road • St. Leonard, MD
Visitor/exhibit center, cultural heritage programs & events, Discovery room, trails, picnics, canoe/kayak launch.

Activities for Kids

Adagio Ballet Inc
www.adagioballet.com  • 703-527-8900
5001 Lee Highway • Arlington, VA
9701 Main St. • Fairfax, VA
Enrolling ages 2 1/2 to 16 in all levels. Not your average ballet school!

Alliance Francaise
www.francedc.org  • alliance@francedc.org
202-234-7911
2142 Wyoming Avenue NW • Washington, DC
Give your children a chance to discover French. Full immersion classes for 1 – 13 years old.

American Academy of
Equestrian Sciences (AAES)
www.aaesva.com  • 703-779-8082
19844 James Monroe Hwy. • Leesburg, VA
Horse back riding lessons & summer camp.

Berrend Dance Centre
http://berrenddancecentre.com  • 301-774-3032
3460 Olney-Laytonsville Rd., Suite 210
Olney, MD
Complete ballet curriculum for girls and boys.

British Swim School
www.britishswimschool.com
goswim@britishswimschool.com
954-747-7251
Learning and fun go hand in hand in our unique swim program. All ages and abilities beginner through advanced!

Butler’s Orchard
www.butlersorchard.com  • 301-972-3299
22200 Davis Mill Road • Germantown, MD
Pick your own crops; Cut your own flowers & Christmas trees; Birthday parties; Hayrides.

The Center for Ballet Arts
www.thecenterforballetarts.com
ctrbalarts@aol.com
703-273-5344
11215 H Lee Highway • Fairfax, VA
Professional training – ages 3 thru Adult. Offering ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, tap, Irish, Flamenco, yoga and Pilates Mat. Intensive programs for teens. Performing company.

CityDance Center at Strathmore
www.citydance.net  • 301-581-5204
5301 Tuckerman Lane • North Bethesda, MD
Summer camps, pre-professional training, and classes in creative movement, jazz, ballet, modern, hip hop and more!

Classic Tales ‘n Tunes LLC
www.classictnt.com  • info@classictnt.com
703-848-9808
Arlington, Falls Church and Vienna
Stories, music, movement, puppetry, Spanish and American Sign Language for 0 – 5 years.

Classical Ballet Academy
www.CBANVA.com  • 703-471-0750
Training the dancers of tomorrow – today!

Clay Caf้ Studios
www.claywire.com  • info@claywire.com
703-534-7600
101 N. Maple Avenue • Falls Church, VA
703-817-1051
13894 Metrotech Drive • Chantilly, VA
Kids and adults enjoy pottery painting, mosaics, glass fusion and parties at this award-winning studio.

Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind
www.clb.org  • info@clb.org
202-454-6400
6200 Baltimore Avenue Suite 100 • Riverdale, MD
CLB provides activities including children’s summer camps, for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

Cuppett Performing Arts Center
www.cuppettPAC.com  • 703-938-9019
135 Park St. SE • Vienna, VA
The area’s finest dance instruction since 1962. Experience Happiness thru Dance.

DC Dance Collective
www.dcdancecollective.com
202-362-7244
4908 Wisconsin Avenue, NW • Washington, DC
Traditional, Urban, Ethnic, Fitness & Pre-professional. All levels.

Flying Kick Fitness Inc.
www.flyingkickcenter.com  • 301-951-0543
4711 Chase Ave. • Bethesda, MD
We teach Taekwando for kids all ages and adults. Our mission is to provide the highest quality instruction in a safe/enjoyable environment.

Funfit Family Fitness Center
www.funfit.us  • celia@funfit.us
301-975-0099 • 888-8-FUNFIT
17511 Redland Rd. • Rockville, MD
Fitness, Yoga, Martial Arts, Music, Circuit & Personal Training. Camps. Parties. Open Gym. Infants – Adults.

Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
www.gadsbystavern.org  • 703-838-4242
134 N. Royal Street • Alexandria, VA
Visit the 18th century tavern and hotel where George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and others dined, slept and were entertained!

Gymboree
www.gymboreeclasses.com
703-836-2277 • Alexandria, VA
703-836-2277 • Chantilly, VA
703-836-2277 • Springfield, VA
703-506-6707 • Tysons Corner, VA
301-654-8988 • Bethesda, MD
301-589-0064 • Silver Spring, MD
7 Levels of Parent/child classes in play, music, and art. Ages: newborn-5 Years. 3-5 yr. school readiness program.

HB Productions Disc Jockeys/
Entertainment
www.hbproductionsdjs.com  hbproductions@hotmail.com
703-753-6473
Disc jockey services for toddlers, tweens, teens and beyond! Call us!

Historic St. Mary’s City
www.stmaryscity.org  • hsmc@smcm.edu
240-895-4990 • 800-SMC-1634
Route 5 (18751 Hogaboom Lane)
St. Mary’s City, MD
Living history and archaeology at Maryland’s first capital.

Imagination Stage
www.imaginationstage.org
info@imaginationstage.org
301-961-6060
4908 Auburn Avenue • Bethesda, MD
Professional theatre for families with children ages 2 and up and Theatre Arts classes for ages 1-18.

J. Art Studio
www.jartstudio.com  • 703-961-9039
Chantilly, Centreville & Annandale
Offers art classes for ages 3-7, 8-11, and 12-14, high school to adults and specialized portfolio preparation classes.

Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
www.jefpat.org  • jppm@mdp.state.md.us
410-586-8501
10515 Mackall Road • St. Leonard, MD
Visitor/Exhibit Center, cultural heritage programs & events, Discovery room, trails, picnics, canoe/kayak launch.

Jordan Kitts Music
www.keyboardcenter.com  • 800-968-4807
4 convenient locations in MD & VA:
College Park, Rockville, Vienna and Sterling
Fun, four week sessions fit your summer schedule! Limited class size. Conservatory trained teachers!

Joy of Motion Dance Center
www.joyofmotion.org
Atlas Performing Arts Center • 202-339-6763
Friendship Heights • 202-362-3047
Dupont Circle • 202-387-0911
Bethesda • 202-986-0016
Learn technique. Build lasting friendships. Discover the performer in you. Mentorships. Every style offered!

Lake Manassas Academy
www.lakemanassasacademy.com
571-248-6571
14930 Holly Knoll Lane • Gainesville, VA
Gainesville’s premier preschool & summer camp headquarters. Infants & toddlers - Preschool – Private Kindergarten – School Age

The Little Gym
www.thelittlegym.com
1-866-4TLG-KIDS • 1-866-485-4543
Germantown, Olney & Potomac, MD
Ashburn, Cascades, Fairfax, Springfield & Gainesville, VA
Classes for children & parents starting at 4 months of age, including gymnastics, dance, cheerleading, karate, sports skills and more.

Marker-Miller Orchards and Farm Market
www.markermillerorchards.com  • jmfarmer@hughes.net
540-662-1391
3035 Cedar Creek Grade • Winchester, VA
Opens July 1. Homegrown fruits and vegetables. PYO fruit. Festivals – playground – bakery – cider donuts – wine tastings.

MarVa Tots ‘n Teens
www.marvatotsnteens.com  • 301-468-9181
5636 Randolph Road • Rockville, MD
Girls and boys classes up to 18 years. Birthday parties. Girls competitive team.

Modeling Camp
www.modelingcamp.com  • modelingcamp@aol.com
703-273-2560 • Tysons Corner, VA
Personal development programs for girls ages 7 – 17 in Fashion, Modeling, Etiquette and Fashion Design.

musiKids
www.musikids.com  • info@musikids.com
301-215-7946
4900 Auburn Ave. Ste. 100 • Bethesda, MD
Dynamic interactive and fun music & movement classes for infants – 5 years in age-appropriate groups. DC metro area’s best music classes.

My Gym Children’s Fitness Center
www.my-gym.com
Maryland Location
mygympotomac@verizon.net
301-983-5300
Cabin John Mall
11325 Seven Locks Road • Potomac, MD
Virginia Locations
mygymalexandria@verizon.net
703-971-KIDS (5437)
5810 Kingstowne Center, Ste 110 • Alexandria, VA
mygymchantillyva@cox.net
703-378-3100
4300 Chantilly Shopping Center • Chantilly, VA
mygymleesburg@verizon.net
703-777-4496
1045 Edwards Ferry Road • Leesburg, VA
Award-winning fitness programs for children 6 weeks to 13 years! We also offer fantastic birthday parties and fun-filled summer camps!

Pegasus Therapy LLC
www.pegasuspsychotherapy.com
llambie@pegasuspsychotherapy.com
301-740-8332
Individual, family, group psychotherapy for children/adults/special needs clients using art/traditional therapy strategies.

Performance Music Academy
BeckyRucker@gmail.com  • 301-300-3602
Music lessons – piano/brass. All ages/levels. Your home or mine. 17 years experience. References.

Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake
www.chesapeakepirates.com  • 410-263-0002
Don’t miss the original pirate adventure! Sailing 6 times daily from Annapolis harbor.

Potomac Glen Day School
www.potomacglendayschool.com - jbeach1515@yahoo.com
301-299-9193
9908 S. Glen Rd. • Potomac, MD
Ages 2 – 7. Call to schedule a tour.

Pump It Up of Manassas
www.pumpitupparty.com - Kate_Haldeman@pumpitupva.com
703-749-8006
10110 Battleview Parkway, Suite 110 • Manassas, VA
Pump It Up parties are bouncing, sliding extravaganzas on 6 giant inflatables in private arenas.

Reddemeade Equestrian Center
www.reddemeade.com  • 301-421-4481
Silver Spring/Ashton, MD
Year-round lessons for children and adults.

School of Art and Design at Montgomery College
www.montgomerycollege.eduschoolofartanddesign
240-567-5801
Cafritz Foundation Art Center
930 King Street • (Off Georgia Ave.)
Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
Ages 6 – 17

Sidwell Summer
www.sidwell.edu/summer
summer@sidwell.edu
202-537-8133
3825 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC
Sidwell Summer offers over 15 programs for ages 3 1/2 – 18. Start thinking summer.

Silver Stars Gymnastics
www.gosilverstars.com  • ssgoffice@aol.com
301-589-0938 ext. 7
2701 Pittman Drive • Silver Spring, MD
18,000 square feet of space at Silver Stars Gymnastics. Learn cartwheels, navigate the monkey bars, climb the ropes & enjoy our 10 different trampolines.

Sport Bounce of Loudoun
www.sportbounce.com 
sportbounceva@aol.com  • 703-729-9522
44710 Cape Ct. #116 • Ashburn, VA
10,000 sq. ft. moonbounce facility perfect for children 2 – 10.

St. Albans School
www.stalbansschool.org
202-537-6450
Mount St. Albans • Washington, DC
Ages 5 – 17. English – Math – Skills Development – Foreign Languages – History – Science – Sport Camps.

Studio of Ballet Arts
www.studioofballetarts.com - balletarts@comcast.net
301-260-2626
808 Olney-Sandy Spring Road • Sandy Spring, MD
Dance; Poms workshops – ballroom & swing dance workshops. For over 36 years, the Studio of Ballet Arts has been dedicated to creating the love of dance for all ages in a caring atmosphere. Staff encourages development of self confidence, poise and a sense of purpose in each student.

Studio of Classical Ballet
703-759-3366
9911 Georgetown Pike • Great Falls, VA
Russian classical ballet all ages – Mother Goose 2 1/2 – 4 yrs. Annual Nutcracker – ballet examinations – summer camps.

Tiny Dancers
www.tinydancers.com  • 703-385-5580
Serving Fairfax, Alexandria, Gainesville, and Middleburg
A unique dance program for children. Voted “Best Dance Studio” by FAMILY Magazine readers.

TK Gym & Martial Arts
www.tkmainc.com  • 301-657-7782
6831 Wisconsin Ave. #P102 • Chevy Chase, MD
Traditional martial arts programs for children, adults & families.

Wakefield School
www.wakefieldschool.org  - admission@wakefieldschool.org
540-253-7600
4439 Old Tavern Road • The Plains, VA
College preparatory curriculum where ethics, discipline, academic rigor, arts, and sports provide the foundation for capable, articulate citizens.

Walkersville Southern Railroad
www.wsrr.org  • 877-369-WSRR
34 W Pennsylvania Avenue • Walkersville, MD
1 hr + 15 minute train ride through scenic countryside. Many special events. Private charters.

Washington DCJCC
www.washingtondcjcc.org\kids-and-parents
sarahr@washingtondcjcc.org
202-777-3270
1529 16th St. NW • Washington, DC
Camp, preschool & other programs for children 15 months to 15 years old.

Wolf Trap’s Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods
www.wolftrap.org  • 703-255-1868
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
1551 Trap Rd. • Vienna, VA
Family friendly performances from late June through early August.

Activities for Toddlers
and Babies

Adagio Ballet Inc
www.adagioballet.com  • 703-527-8900
5001 Lee Highway • Arlington, VA
9701 Main St. • Fairfax, VA
Enrolling ages 2 1/2 to 16 in all levels. Not your average ballet school!

Alliance Francaise
www.francedc.org  • alliance@francedc.org
202-234-7911
2142 Wyoming Avenue NW • Washington, DC
Give your children a chance to discover French. Full immersion classes for 1 – 13 years old.

British Swim School
www.britishswimschool.com  goswim@britishswimschool.com
954-747-7251
Learning and fun go hand in hand in our unique swim program. All ages and abilities beginner through advanced!

CityDance Center at Strathmore
www.citydance.net  • 301-581-5204
5301 Tuckerman Lane • North Bethesda, MD
Summer camps, pre-professional training, and classes in creative movement, jazz, ballet, modern, hip hop and more!

Classic Tales ‘n Tunes LLC
www.classictnt.com  • info@classictnt.com
703-848-9808
Arlington, Falls Church and Vienna
Stories, music, movement, puppetry, Spanish and American Sign Language for 0 – 5 years.

Clay Caf้ Studios
www.claywire.com  • info@claywire.com
703-534-7600
101 N. Maple Avenue • Falls Church, VA
703-817-1051
13894 Metrotech Drive • Chantilly, VA
Kids and adults enjoy pottery painting, mosaics, glass fusion and parties at this award-winning studio.

Flying Kick Fitness Inc.
www.flyingkickcenter.com  • 301-951-0543
4711 Chase Ave. • Bethesda, MD
We teach Taekwando for kids all ages and adults. Our mission is to provide the highest quality instruction in a safe/enjoyable environment.

Funfit Family Fitness Center
www.funfit.us  • celia@funfit.us
301-975-0099 • 888-8-FUNFIT
17511 Redland Rd. • Rockville, MD
Fitness, Yoga, Martial Arts, Music, Circuit & Personal training. Camps. Parties. Open Gym. Infants – Adults.

Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
www.gadsbystavern.org  • 703-838-4242
134 N. Royal Street • Alexandria, VA
Visit the 18th century tavern and hotel where George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and others dined, slept and were entertained!

Gymboree
www.gymboreeclasses.com
703-836-2277 • Alexandria, VA
703-836-2277 • Chantilly, VA
703-836-2277 • Springfield, VA
703-506-6707 • Tysons Corner, VA
301-654-8988 • Bethesda, MD
301-589-0064 • Silver Spring, MD
7 Levels of Parent/child classes in play, music, and art. Ages: newborn-5 Years. 3-5 yr. school readiness program.

HB Productions Disc Jockeys/
Entertainment
www.hbproductionsdjs.com  - hbproductions@hotmail.com  • 703-753-6473
Disc jockey services for toddlers, tweens, teens and beyond! Call us!

Jordan Kitts Music
www.keyboardcenter.com  • 800-968-4807
4 convenient locations in MD & VA:
College Park, Rockville, Vienna and Sterling
Fun, four week sessions fit your summer schedule! Limited class size. Conservatory trained teachers!

Lake Manassas Academy
www.lakemanassasacademy.com
571-248-6571
14930 Holly Knoll Lane • Gainesville, VA
Gainesville’s premier preschool & summer camp headquarters. Infants & toddlers - Preschool – Private Kindergarten – School Age

The Little Gym
www.thelittlegym.com
1-866-4TLG-KIDS • 1-866-485-4543
Germantown, Olney & Potomac, MD
Ashburn, Cascades, Fairfax, Springfield & Gainesville, VA
Classes for children & parents starting at 4 months of age, including gymnastics, dance, cheerleading, karate, sports skills and more.

Marker-Miller Orchards and Farm Market
www.markermillerorchards.com  • jmfarmer@hughes.net
540-662-1391
3035 Cedar Creek Grade • Winchester, VA
Opens July 1. Homegrown fruits and vegetables. PYO fruit. Festivals – playground – bakery – cider donuts – wine tastings.

MarVa Tots ‘n Teens
www.marvatotsnteens.com  • 301-468-9181
5636 Randolph Road • Rockville, MD
Girls and boys classes up to 18 years. Birthday parties. Girls competitive team.

musiKids
www.musikids.com  • info@musikids.com
301-215-7946
4900 Auburn Ave. Ste. 100 • Bethesda, MD
Dynamic interactive and fun music & movement classes for infants – 5 years in age-appropriate groups. DC metro area’s best music classes.

My Gym Children’s Fitness Center
www.my-gym.com
Maryland Location
mygympotomac@verizon.net  • 301-983-5300
Cabin John Mall
11325 Seven Locks Road • Potomac, MD
Virginia Locations
mygymalexandria@verizon.net  • 703-971-KIDS (5437)
5810 Kingstowne Center, Ste 110 • Alexandria, VA
mygymchantillyva@cox.net  • 703-378-3100
4300 Chantilly Shopping Center • Chantilly, VA
mygymleesburg@verizon.net  • 703-777-4496
1045 Edwards Ferry Road • Leesburg, VA
Award-winning fitness programs for children 6 weeks to 13 years! We also offer fantastic birthday parties and fun-filled summer camps!

Silver Stars Gymnastics
www.gosilverstars.com  • ssgoffice@aol.com
301-589-0938 ext. 7
2701 Pittman Drive • Silver Spring, MD
18,000 square feet of space at Silver Stars Gymnastics. Learn cartwheels, navigate the monkey bars, climb the ropes & enjoy our 10 different trampolines.

Sport Bounce of Loudoun
www.sportbounce.com  • sportbounceva@aol.com
703-729-9522
44710 Cape Ct. #116 • Ashburn, VA
10,000 sq. ft. moonbounce facility perfect for children 2 – 10.

Washington DCJCC
www.washingtondcjcc.org/kids-and-parents
sarahr@washingtondcjcc.org
202-777-3270
1529 16th St. NW • Washington, DC
Camp, preschool & other programs for children 15 months to 15 years old.

Wolf Trap’s Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods
www.wolftrap.org  • 703-255-1868
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
1551 Trap Rd. • Vienna, VA
Family friendly performances from late June through early August.

Children’s Retail Stores

Classy Kids Consignment
www.classykidsconsignment.com
PW County Fairgrounds
Sale Dates: July 30 – Aug. 3 2008. Friday Fun Fest. Free events for kids.

I. E. Ramer
202-244-2288
3810 Northampton St. NW • Washington, DC
Children’s shoes fitted with expertise.

Kensington Caboose
www.kensingtoncaboose.com  • 301-929-0178
10508 Connecticut Avenue • Kensington, MD
Quality consignments arriving daily! Mon.-Sat. 9AM-5PM; Sun. Noon-5PM.

Kid to Kid
www.centreville.kidtokid.com    • 703-222-4595
6039 Centreville Crest Lane • Centreville, VA
Save money at Kid to Kidจ when you buy any of our 1000s of like-new maternity and kid’s clothes, toys, and baby equipment items.

Paddington Station
www.pschildrenconsignment.com  • 703-938-0378
Hours: 9:30AM – 5PM Mon. – Sat.
Children’s clothing, toys, books, baby equipment, maternity wear.

Community
Resources

— Cable Television —
District of Columbia:
District Cablevision: 202-832-2001
Maryland:
www.comcast.com
Virginia:
Cox Communications • 703-378-8422 • www.cox.com/Fairfax
Cox or Verizon Communications Inc.
800-964-3194 • www.verizon.com/fios
Comcast • 703-716-9701 • www.comcast.com

— Fire Departments —
District of Columbia:
202-673-3320 • 1923 Vermont Avenue NW, Room 209S
Maryland:
Montgomery County Fire Stations:
301-588-2177 • 8131 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring
301-270-4242 • 7201 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park
301-424-2311 • 380 Hungerford Drive, Rockville
301-299-7832 • 816 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Sandy Spring
301-929-8005 • 10620 Connecticut Avenue, Kensington
301-654-0654 • 6600 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda
301-652-0707 • 8001 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase
301-948-0660 • 801 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg
301-972-3398 • 25801 Frederick Road, Clarksburg
301-365-2255 • 8201 River Road, Bethesda
301-229-3200 • 5920 Massachusetts Avenue, Bethesda
301-434-2400 • 10617 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring
301-253-3988 • 26334 Ridge Road, Damascus
301-972-8888 • 19801 Beallsville Road, Beallsville
301-384-4320 • 13900 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring
301-593-5371 • 111 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring
301-948-0794 • 21400 Laytonsville Road, Laytonsville
301-929-8018 • 12251 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton
301-587-3403 • 1945 Seminary Road, Silver Spring
301-530-2620 • 9041 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda
301-929-8021 • 12500 Viers Mill Road, Rockville
301-881-4400 • 121 Rollins Avenue, Rockville
301-384-6060 • 10617 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring
301-929-8025 • 14401 Connecticut Avenue, Silver Spring
301-365-3000 • 6700 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda
301-972-3155 • 20001 Crystal Rock Drive, Germantown
301-299-4300 • 9404 Falls Road, Potomac
301-840-2483 • 12100 Darnestown Road, North Potomac
301-299-7832 • 11430 Falls Road, Potomac
301-774-6266 • 16911 Georgia Avenue, Olney
301-295-0319 • 8901 Rockville Pike, Bldg. 20, Bethesda
301-227-1550 • 9500 MacArthur Blvd, Bethesda
301-975-6190 • 809 W. Diamond Avenue, Gaithersburg
301-295-7544 • 121 Forest Glen Rd., Bldg. 121, Silver Spring
301-394-1222 • 10901 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 100, Silver Spring
301-652-0077 • 5020 Battery Lane, Bethesda
301-949-4044 • 11435 Grandview Avenue, Wheaton
Virginia:
Fairfax County Fire Stations:
703-356-6671 • 1455 Laughlin Avenue, McLean
703-938-2242 • 400 Center Street, Vienna
703-437-1233 • 680 Spring Street, Herndon
703-971-5858 • 6300 Beulah Street, Alexandria
703-256-2552 • 7128 Columbia Pike, Annandale
703-780-0150 • 2601 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria
703-820-2345 • 3601 Firehouse Lane, Falls Church
703-765-4404 • 6624 Hulvey Terrace, Alexandria
703-759-2300 • 9916 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls
703-560-1539 • 2148 Gallows Road, Dunn Loring
703-978-9200 • 9501 Burke Lake Road, Burke
703-378-5353 • 14005 Vernon Street, Chantilly
703-830-1901 • 12645 Chapel Road, Clifton
703-830-8280 • 5856 Old Centreville Road, Centreville
703-573-4505 • 3101 Hodge Place, Falls Church
703-339-5141 • 7701 Armistead Road, Lorton
703-339-5970 • 10417 Gunston Road, Lorton
703-591-0247 • 12300 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy, Fairfax
703-451-0120 • 7011 Backlick Road, Springfield
703-978-3340 • 8914 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax
703-780-0110 • 8701 Lukens Lane, Alexandria
703-437-7575 • 1820 Wiehle Avenue, Reston
703-256-2236 • 5316 Carolina Place, Springfield
703-451-0453 • 6140 Rolling Road, Springfield
703-532-1451 • 2949 Sleepy Hollow Road, Falls Church
703-893-0140 • 1560 Spring Hill Road, McLean
703-573-5321 • 8739 Lee Highway, Fairfax
703-860-2680 • 2610 Reston Parkway, Herndon
703-250-8900 • 5600 Burke Center Pkwy, Fairfax Station
703-591-0273 • 10511 Rosehaven Street, Fairfax
703-451-5500 • 7801 Maritime Lane, Springfield
703-793-0043 • 2660 West Ox Road, Herndon
703-719-9294 • 7936 Telegraph Road, Alexandria
703-802-2806 • 6001 O’Day Drive, Centreville
703-433-1418 • 1117 Reston Avenue, Herndon

— Gas and Electric Companies —
District of Columbia:
Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO)
202-833-7500
Washington DC Gas • 703-750-4440
Maryland:
Allegheny Power
800-255-3443 • www.alleghenypower.com
Baltimore Gas and Electric
410- 685-0123
Chesapeake Utilities
410-548-5515 • www.chpk.com
Columbia Gas of Maryland
888-460-4332 • www.columbiagaspamd.com 
Delmarva Power
800-375-7117 • www.delmarva.com
Elkton Gas • 410-398-4626 • www.nui.com
Washington Gas - Frederick
800-531-0008 • www.washingtongas.com
Washington Gas
800-752-7520 • www.washingtongas.com
Potomac Electric Power Company
202-833-7500 • 202-872-4641 Spanish-Speaking Line
www.pepco.com
Virginia:
Dominion Virginia Power
888-667-3000 • https://service.vapower.com/cssresconn.asp
Electric Cooperative
703-335-0500 • www.novec.com
Columbia Gas of Virginia
800-543-8911 • www.columbiagasva.com
Washington Gas
703-750-7571 • www.washingtongas.com

— Libraries —
Arlington County, VA:
Central Library [Wi-Fi]
703-228-5990 (Main)
1015 N. Quincy St. • Arlington
*Children’s Room closes at 9pm
Aurora Hills Library [Wi-Fi]
703-228-5715
735 S. 18th St. • Arlington
Cherrydale Library • 703-228-6330
2190 N. Military Rd. • Arlington
Columbia Pike Library [Wi-Fi] • 703-228-5710
816 S. Walter Reed Dr. • Arlington
Glencarlyn Library • 703-228-6548
300 S. Kensington St. • Arlington
Government Reference Library
703-228-3352 • 2100 Clarendon Blvd.
Suite 504 • Arlington
Shirlington Library • 703-228-6545
2786 S. Arlington Mill Dr. • Arlington
Westover Library • 703-228-5260
1800 N. Lexington St. • Arlington
Fairfax County, VA:
Centreville Regional Library
703-830-2223
14200 St. Germain Dr • Centreville
Chantilly Regional Library
703-502-3883
4000 Stringfellow Rd • Chantilly
Dolley Madison Library
703-356-0770
1244 Oak Ridge Ave • McLean
Fairfax City Regional Library
703-293-6227
3915 Chain Bridge Rd • Fairfax
George Mason Regional Library
703-256-3800
7001 Little River Turnpike • Annandale
Great Falls Library
703-757-8560
9830 Georgetown Pike • Great Falls
Herndon Fortnightly Library
703-437-8855
768 Center Street • Herndon
John Marshall Library
703-971-0010
6209 Rose Hill Dr • Alexandria
Kings Park Library • 703-978-5600
9000 Burke Lake Rd • Burke
Kingstowne Library • 703-339-4610
6500 Landsdowne Centre • Alexandria
Lorton Library • 703-339-7385
9520 Richmond Highway • Lorton
Martha Washington Library • 703-768-6700
6614 Fort Hunt Rd • Alexandria
Patrick Henry Library • 703-938-0405
101 Maple Avenue East • Vienna
Pohick Regional Library • 703-644-7333
6450 Sydenstricker Road • Burke
Reston Regional Library • 703-689-2700
11925 Bowman Towne Dr • Reston
Richard Byrd Library • 703-451-8055
7250 Commerce St • Springfield
Sherwood Regional Library • 703-765-3645
2501 Sherwood Hall Ln • Alexandria
Thomas Jefferson Library • 703-573-1060
7415 Arlington Boulevard • Falls Church
Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library
703-790-8088
7584 Leesburg Pike • Falls Church
Woodrow Wilson Library
703-820-8774
6101 Knollwood Dr • Falls Church
Montgomery County, MD:
Aspen Hill Branch Library • 240-773-9410
4407 Aspen Hill Rd • Rockville
Bethesda Branch Library • 240-777-0970
7400 Arlington Rd. • Bethesda
Chevy Chase Branch Library • 301-986-4313
8005 Connecticut Ave. • Chevy Chase
Damascus Branch Library • 240-773-9444
9701 Main Street • Damascus
Davis Branch Library • 240-777-0922
6400 Democracy Blvd. • Bethesda
Fairland Branch Library • 240-773-9460
14910 Old Columbia Pike • Burtonsville
Gaithersburg Branch Library • 301-840-2515
18330 Montgomery Village Ave. • Gaithersburg
Germantown Branch Library • 240-777-0110
12900 Middlebrook Rd. • Germantown
Kensington Park Branch Library • 301-897-2211
4201 Knowles Ave. • Kensington
Little Falls Branch Library • 240-773-9520
5501 Massachusetts Ave. • Bethesda
Long Branch Library • 240-777-0910
8800 Garland Ave. • Silver Spring
Noyes Library for Young Children • 301-929-5533
10237 Carroll Place • Kensington
Olney Branch Library • 301-570-1232
3500 Olney-Laytonsville Rd • Olney
Poolesville Branch Library • 240-773-9550
19633 Fisher Ave. • Poolesville, MD
Potomac Branch Library • 240-777-0690
10101 Glenolden Dr • Potomac
Quince Orchard Branch Library • 240-777-0200
15831 Quince Orchard Rd. Gaithersburg
Rockville Branch Library • 240-777-0140
99 Maryland Ave. • Rockville
Silver Spring Branch Library • 240-773-9420
8901 Colesville Rd • Silver Spring
Special Needs Library • 240-777-0960
6400 Democracy Blvd. • Bethesda
Twinbrook Branch Library • 240-777-0240
202 Meadow Hall Dr • Rockville
Wheaton Branch Library • 240-777-0678
11701 Georgia Ave. • Wheaton
White Oak Branch Library • 301-622-2492
11701 New Hampshire Ave. • Silver Spring

— Police Stations —
District of Columbia:
Washington Metropolitan Police Dept.
202-727-4218
300 Indiana Avenue NW • Washington, DC
Maryland:
Prince George’s County Police:
301-699-2630 • Hyattsville Station
301-390-2100 • Bowie Station
301-772-4900 • Palmer Park Station
301-749-4900 • Oxon Hill Station
301-856-3130 • Clinton Station
301-937-0910 • Beltsville Station
Montgomery County Police:
301-652-9200 • 7359 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda
301-654-0654 • 6600 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda
301-279-8000 • 2350 Research Blvd, Rockville
240-314-8900 • 111 Maryland Avenue, Rockville
Virginia:
Prince William County Police:
703-221-1111 • 17755 Main Street, Dumfries
703-753-2700 • 6763 Leaberry Way, Haymarket
703-257-8000 • 9518 Fairview Avenue, Manassas
703-257-8000 • 9518 Fairview Drive, Manassas
703-361-1136 • 329 Manassas Drive, Manassas Park
703-491-1918, Ext.19 • 314 Mill Street, Occoquan
703-792-6500 • County Complex Court, Woodbridge
703-792-7200 • 15948 Donald Curtis Drive, Woodbridge
703-792-6500 • 9319 Mosby Street, Manassas
703-640-7500 • 405 Broadway Street, Quantico
703-792-6070 • 9311 Lee Avenue, Manassas
703-791-3101 • 14420 Dumfries Road, Manassas

— Telephone —
District of Columbia:
Bell Atlantic-Washington D.C.: 202-392-9900
Verizon: 800-275-2355 • www.verizon.com
Maryland:
www.verizon.com
Virginia:
Verizon: 703-876-7000 or 703-954-6222
Billing questions. • 703-954-6294
Service-disruption inquiries. • 800-275-2355
Repair requests can be made. • www.verizon.com
 
— Trash Pickup & Recycling —
District of Columbia:
Urban Service Systems: 202-543-2000
ABC Recycling Services: 202-488-7850
Maryland:
Information in Prince George’s County:
301-952-7630
Information in Montgomery County:
240- 777-6410
Virginia:
Information in Fairfax County: 703-953-2527
Information in Loundoun County:
703-777-0187 • Recycling Hotline: 703-771-5318
Information in Prince William County:
703-791-3660

— Water & Sewer Services —
District of Columbia:
D.C. Sewer and Water Authority: 202-787-2000
Maryland:
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (Customer Information Unit) • 301- 206-4001 or 1-800-634-8400
Virginia:
Fairfax County • Fairfax Water
703-698-5800 • www.fcwa.gov
Fairfax City • 703-385-7920
www.fairfaxva.gov/Utilities/Utilities.asp.
Falls Church • 703-248-5071
www.fallchurchva.gov/services/waterservices.html.
Vienna • 703-255-6385
www.viennava.gov/Town_Services/water_sewer.htm.
Virginia American: 703-549-7080

Dentists & Doctors

Asthma and Allergy Center
Jerry M. Shier M.D.
301-681-6055
Located in Silver Spring & Rockville
The center was established to provide the diagnosis and management of: asthma, allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, chronic sinusitis, drug, food, bee sting, latex allergy, anaphylaxis, hives, eczema & other related allergic problems.

Dr. Camps Pediatric Dental Center
www.funsmiles.com
301-989-8994
Musgrove Medical Arts Center • Silver Spring, MD

Effective Learning Solutions
www.formanlearning.com
703-953-2527
In home therapeutic learning style assessment & diagnostics (as developed by Melvin Levine, MD)

Hill Pediatric Dentistry
www.hillkidsdental.com
appointment@hillkidsdental.com
301-408-3131
New Hampshire Ave. • Silver Spring, MD
Ages 6 months thru adolescence comprehensive dental care in a warm and child friendly office.

Lam & Bocage Orthodontics
www.lamandbocage.com  - info@lamandbocage.com
703-522-5513
450 N. Thomas • Arlington, VA
Orthodontic treatment for children and adults.

NOVA Pediatrics
www.novapeds.com  • 703-451-3333
6120 Brandon Ave. Suite 308 • Springfield, VA
Specializing in care from birth through adolescence. Call to schedule a complimentary get acquainted visit.

NOVA Pediatrics
www.novapeds.com 
703-491-2141 • Metro: 703-690-3226
1690 Old Bridge Road • Woodbridge, VA
Specializing in care from birth through adolescence. Call to schedule a complimentary get acquainted visit.

Pediatric Dental Care
www.kidsfirstdentalcare.com  • 703-383-3434
10614 Warwick Avenue, Suite B • Fairfax, VA
Comprehensive dental care for children and adolescents.

Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Crandall
www.stonewalldental.com - reception@stonewalldental.com
703-368-1000
8719 Stonewall Road • Manassas, VA
Pediatric & adult dentistry in state-of-the-art facility. Attention to detail and service.

Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics of Reston
www.kidsdentalsafari.com
smiles@kidsdentalsafari.com
703-435-1500
1984 Isaac Newton Square W., Suite 200 • Reston, VA

Kris Popli, D.D.S.
drpopli@aol.com
703-448-8600
8206 Leesburg Pike, Suite 308
Tyson’s Corner, VA
Laser and cosmetic dentistry for adults & children.

Dr. Christine Reardon-Davis, D.M.D., P.C.
Dr. Kristen Bowling Williams, D.D.S., P.C.
703-778-7610
801 North Quincy Street • Arlington, VA
Dr. Reardon-Davis is a specialist in Pediatric Dentistry including special needs children & Dr. Williams treats adults comprehensive & cosmetic dentistry.

Michael Ternisky – Pediatric Dentistry
703-356-1875
6711 Whittier Avenue • McLean, VA
703-481-9200
1760 Reston Parkway • Reston, VA
Exams, x-rays, cleanings, sealants, white fillings, crowns.

Early Childhood

Broadman Kaplan ECC at Tikvat Israel
www.broadman-kaplan.org
eccdirector@tikvatisrael.org
301-251-0455
2200 Baltimore Rd. • Rockville, MD
Secular & Judaic curriculum in a warm loving environment. Developmentally appropriate, child centered programming.

Event/Reunion Planning

Blue Crab Reunions & Events
www.bluecrabreunions.com
info@bluecrabreunions.com
571-334-0652
Specializing in high school reunions and momentous occasions.


Hair Salons for Kids

Cartoon Cuts
www.cartooncuts.com
301-816-3098 • Congressional Plaza
301-948-7020 • Lakeforest Mall
410-740-6665 • Columbia Mall
703-359-2887 • Fair Oaks Mall
703-433-1440 • Dulles Town Center
703-670-3400 • Smoketown Stations
703-689-2665 • North Point Village Center
703-719-9791 • Springfield Mall
703-748-2887 • Tysons Corner
Voted ‘Best Hair Salon for Children in Metro Washington, DC’.

Hospitals

Washington, DC
Department of Health – Washington, DC
202-442-9374
George Washington University Medical Center
202-715-4000
Georgetown University Hospital • 202-444-2000
Howard University Hospital • 202-865-4600
Johns Hopkins University • 202-223-6564
Maryland
Howard County Health Department
410-880-5888 • Laurel, MD
Howard University Hospital • 301-495-7420
Montgomery County Health Department
240-777-3160 • Silver Spring, MD
Prince George’s Health Department
301-209-2427 • Hyattsville, MD
Prince George’s Hospital Center
301-927-4987 • Brentwood, MD
Silver Spring Medical Center
301-773-1111 • Silver Spring, MD
Washington Adventist Hospital
301-891-7600 • Takoma Park, MD
Virginia
Arlington County Health Department
703-228-4992 • Arlington, VA
Ballston Medical Center
703-875-3961 • Arlington, VA
Fairfax County Health Department
703-246-2962 • Fairfax, VA
Falls Church Health Department
703-534-8343 • Falls Church, VA
Inova Alexandria Hospital
703-504-3000 • Alexandria, VA
Inova Fairfax Hospital
703-256-7715 • Annandale, VA
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
703-391-3600 • Fairfax, VA
Inova Health System
703-289-2000 • Falls Church, VA
Prince William Health Department
703-792-6300 • Manassas, VA
Virginia Hospital Center
703-558-5000 • Arlington, VA

Medical Facility

Asthma and Allergy Center
Jerry M. Shier M.D.
301-681-6055
Located in Silver Spring & Rockville
The center was established to provide the diagnosis and management of: asthma, allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, chronic sinusitis, drug, food, bee sting, latex allergy, anaphylaxis, hives, eczema & other related allergic problems.

Music Lessons

International School of Music
www.ismw.org  • 301-657-0763
5110 Ridgefield Rd., Suite 104 • (Off River Rd.)
Bethesda, MD
Early childhood music classes and music lessons in all instruments and voice by nurturing faculty.

Nursery or Kindergarten

The Apple Seed Option at Apple Montessori School
www.TheAppleSeedOption.org
DanaAllen@TheAppleSeedOption.org
301-320-8832
7210 Hidden Creek Rd. • Bethesda, MD
Unique Montessori program featuring small class size and inclusive therapies for educational/developmental delays.

Parks & Recreation

American Academy of Equestrian Sciences (AAES)
www.aaesva.com  • 703-779-8082
19844 James Monroe Hwy. • Leesburg, VA
Horse back riding lessons & summer camp.

Funfit Family Fitness Center
www.funfit.us  • celia@funfit.us
301-975-0099 • 888-8-FUNFIT
17511 Redland Rd. • Rockville, MD
Fitness, Yoga, Martial Arts, Music, Circuit & Personal Training. Camps. Parties. Open Gym. Infants – Adults.

St. Albans School
www.stalbansschool.org  • 202-537-6450
Mount St. Albans • Washington, DC
Ages 5 – 17. English – Math – Skills Development – Foreign Languages – History – Science – Sport Camps.

Walkersville Southern Railroad
www.wsrr.org  • 877-369-WSRR
34 W Pennsylvania Avenue • Walkersville, MD
1 hr + 15 minute train ride through scenic countryside. Many special events. Private charters.

Virginia State Parks
www.virginiastateparks.gov
Cynthia.juarez@dcr.virginia.gov
703-670-7480
Northern Virginia State Parks offer something for everyone. Visit and make a lifetime of memories.

Pediatric Dentist

Shohreh Sharif DDS PC
703-620-9122
3700 Joseph Siewick Drive, Suite 104 • Fairfax, VA
Doctor Sharif is Board certified Pediatric dentist, Assistant professor Howard University Dept. of Pediatric Dentistry, provides comprehensive orthodontic and pediatric care for children and teenagers.

Playground Equipment

Play N’ Learn’s Playground Superstores
www.playgroundsuperstores.com
customerser@playnlearn.com
1-800-22-SWING • 11 MD & VA locations
Great playsets, trampolines, basketball hoops & other cool stuff!

Private Schools

Academy of Christian Education
www.ace-academy.com  • 703-471-2132
1808-A Michael Faraday Court • Reston, VA
Accelerated math & reading, summer camps, after school care & much more.

Aidan Montessori School
www.aidanschool.org  • 202-387-2700
2700 27th Street, NW • Washington, DC
Aidan offers a comprehensive and rigorous Elementary education.

Annandale Cooperative Preschool
www.annandalecoop.org
703-978-6127
8410 Little River Turnpike • Annandale, VA
Parent-run, NAEYC-accredited cooperative school offering a developmentally-appropriate educational experience for children ages 2-5.

The Apple Seed Option
at Apple Montessori School
www.TheAppleSeedOption.org
DanaAllen@TheAppleSeedOption.org
301-320-8832
7210 Hidden Creek Rd. • Bethesda, MD
Unique Montessori program featuring small class size and inclusive therapies for educational/developmental delays.

The Boyd School
www.theboydschool.com
571-203-8686 • Herndon
571-321-0364 • Westfields/Chantilly
703-404-9733 • Reston/ Great Falls
703-723-3364 • Ashburn/ Broadlands
703-934-0920 • Fairfax
Montessori Children’s House serving children 18 months-grade 8. Fully accredited by the American Montessori Society and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Brooksfield School
www.brooksfieldschool.org
703-356-KIDS

Browne Academy
www.browneacademy.org
703-960-3000
5917 Telegraph Road • Alexandria, VA
Pre-K – 8th grade co-ed independent school. 3 & 4 year old preschool program.

The British School of Washington
www.britishschool.org  • 202-829-3700
The international choice in private education.

Chesapeake Academy
www.qualitygraduates.org
703-256-1900
5533 Industrial Drive • Springfield, VA
Ages 4 1/2-17

Commonwealth Academy
www.commonwealthacademy.org
susan_johnson@commonwealthacademy.org
703-548-6912
1321 Leslie Avenue • Alexandria, VA
NAIS award-winning college-prep curriculum. Bright to Average students grades 6-12 who benefit from small classes & those with ADHD or learning differences.

CommuniKids Language School for Children
www.communikids.com
In DC:
3920 Alton Place, NW • Washington, DC
info@communikids.com  • 202-363-0133
In Falls Church, VA:
510 N. Washington St. Ste. 400 • Falls Church, VA
fc@communikids.com  • 703-534-2221
Language immersion classes and summer camps for 1 – 8 year olds in a fun environment! Offering Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, Italian, Korean and Portuguese!

The Congressional Schools of Virginia
www.congressionalschools.org 
admissions@csov.org
703-533-9711
3229 Sleepy Hollow Road • Falls Church, VA
Preschool-Grade 8, accelerated academics, extended hours, door-to-door transportation, secure 40 acre campus, financial aid, equestrian program.

Cortona Academy & Tutoring
www.cortonalearning.com  • 888-659-0743
College Preparatory. All teachers hold Master’s or Ph.D’s. Study skills in all classes. “No Fail” Philosophy. LD/GT/AD/HD on-site specialists.

Faith Baptist Academy
www.FaithBaptistVienna.org
703-938-9688
301 Center Street South • Vienna, VA
A dynamic, faith-based, character building, academically structured preschool program using the Abeka Curriculum.

Flint Hill School
www.flinthill.org  • 703-584-2300
Upper School:
3320 Jermantown Road • Oakton, VA
Lower/Middle School:
10409 Academic Drive • Oakton, VA
An academic program for JK-grade 12.

Georgetown Hill Early School
301-299-7360
8311 Bells Mill Rd. • Potomac, MD
850 Nelson St. • Rockville, MD
15120 Turkey Foot Rd. • Darnestown, MD
2’s through second grade – Extended Day – Summer camp.

German Language Courses
at the German School
www.dswashington.org  • glc@dswash.org
301-767-3824
8617 Chateau Dr. • Potomac, MD
The GLC offers German language instruction for children and adults – the fun way!

The Goddard School
www.goddardschool.com 
703-724-0601
45091 Research Place • Ashburn, VA
703-723-8434
42885 Orchard Oriole Dr. • Ashburn
(Belmont Greene), VA (Coming soon)
703-378-4088
5001 Westone Plaza • Chantilly, VA
301-208-8787
900 Wind River Lane • Gaithersburg, MD
703-443-6766
601 Tavistock Drive SE • Leesburg, VA
301-330-2300
900 Gaither Road • Rockville, MD
703-583-1966
5490 Staples Mill Plaza • Woodbridge, VA
Programs Offered: Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten & After-School. Learning is all around. Enroll today!

Green Acres School
www.greenacres.org  • admission@greenacres.org
301-881-4100
11701 Danville Drive • Rockville, MD
PK-8th; Progressive approach: Engaging, academically challenging curriculum and small classes focus on experiential learning, problem solving and decision making. Extensive fine arts, outdoors, PE; 15 acres

Green Hedges School
www.greenhedges.org  • 703-938-8323
Vienna, VA
Montessori ages 3-6. Grades 1-8.

The Harbor School
www.theharborschool.org
carol_shabe@theharborschool.org
301-365-1100
7701 Bradley Blvd.
Bethesda, MD
Preschool-Grade 2, Before/After School programs, summer camp, educating children in a nurturing appropriately challenging program.

Henson Valley Montessori School
www.hvms.org  • 301-449-4442
13400 Edgemeade Rd. • Upper Marlboro, MD
Awaken, Nurture, Inspire

Ideal Schools
www.idealschools.org  • 703-729-2766
Ashburn, VA
Virginia’s first high-tech independent high school.

Ivymount School
www.ivymount.org  • 301-469-0223
11614 Seven Locks Road • Rockville, MD
Serves students ages 4 – 21 with learning, language, motor, health and pervasive developmental disabilities including autism.

Lake Manassas Academy
www.lakemanassasacademy.com  • 571-248-6571
14930 Holly Knoll Lane • Gainesville, VA
Gainesville’s premier preschool & summer camp headquarters. Infants & toddlers - Preschool – Private Kindergarten – School Age


The Manor Montessori School
301-299-7400
10500 Oaklyn Drive • Potomac,MD
11200 Old Georgetown Road • Rockville, MD
5450 Massachusetts Avenue • Bethesda, MD

Montgomery Montessori Institute
www.montessori-mmi.com  • montessori@hers.com
301-279-2799
10500 Darnestown Road • Rockville, MD
The knowledge. The experience. The right Montessori early childhood teacher education course for you!

Montessori of Chantilly
Casa dei Bambini
www.montessoriofchantilly.com  • info@mcdbc.com
703-961-0211
4212-F Technology Court • Chantilly, VA
20 months-6 years. A caring, nurturing environment.

The Montessori School of Herndon
www.montessori-va.comherndonmontessori@yahoo.com 
• 703-437-8229
840 Dranesville Road • Herndon, VA
Accelerated curriculum, experienced, qualified faculty, cheerful, loving atmosphere, low student/teacher ratio, nurturing environment.

Montessori School of McLean
www.mcleanmontessori.org  • 703-790-1049
1711 Kirby Road • McLean, VA
Ages 2 1/2 – 12 Years

The New School of Northern Virginia
www.newschoolva.com  • 703-691-3040
Discover how caring, individual attention can transform your child’s life. Grade 4 – 12.

Northeast Stars
www.nestars.net  • nestars@verizon.net
202-399-2208
1325 Maryland Avenue NE • Washington, DC
Montessori Preschool. 30 months to 5 years accepted. Music, Spanish, yoga, sign language, science, etc.

Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning
www.novaearlylearning.com
703-239-0875
6215 Roberts Parkway • Burke, VA
703-256-7990
6396 Lincolnia Road • Alexandria, VA
703-541-4175
6414 Lansdowne Center • Alexandria, VA
703-690-1939
8931 Ox Road • Lorton, VA
Curriculum; Signing Curriculum; Age appropriate activities; Full-day Kindergarten; Field trips; Computers; Spanish; Music & Motion; Before & After School Program; Summer camp.

Nysmith School for the Gifted
www.nysmith.com  • 703-435-7711
The award-winning Nysmith School nourishes minds with a caring environment and daily science, computers, foreign language and logic. Most importantly, subjects can be accelerated to reach the full potential of every child.

Oneness-Family School
www.onenessfamilyschool.org
301-652-7751
6701 Wisconsin Avenue • Chevy Chase, MD
Now serving ages 2-Grade 8. Challenging academics, foreign languages, music, art, drama.

Paint Branch Montessori School
www.pbmontessori.com  • info@pbmontessori.com
301-937-2244
3215 Powder Mill Road • Adelphi, MD
PBMS is an independent, coeducational day school offering instruction for 18 months-grade 6.

Pinecrest School
www.pinecrestschool.org  - admissions@pinecrestschool.org
 • 703-354-3446
7209 Quiet Cove • Annandale, VA
Nurturing curiosity, confidence and a love of learning since 1957. Preschool – Grade 6/camp. Individualized approach.

Pinnacle Academy
www.pinnacleacademyva.com  - info@pinnacleacademyva.com
703-537-0355
2856 Hunter Mill Rd. • Oakton, VA
Private elementary – Middle school focused on Math, Science and foreign languages with classes of 15 students (equipped with smart boards, computers and internet)

Potomac Glen Day School
www.potomacglendayschool.com
jbeach1515@yahoo.com
301-299-9193
9908 S. Glen Rd. • Potomac, MD
Ages 2 – 7. Call to schedule a tour.

Reston Montessori School
www.restonmontessori.com  • 703-481-2922
1928 Isaac Newton Square West • Reston, VA
Private co-educational school for children 3 months - 3rd grade. Established in 1987.

Spring Bilingual Montessori
www.spring-bilingual.org
sbma_office@yahoo.com
301-962-7262
3514 Plyers Mill Road • Kensington, MD
Bilingual Montessori School for 2 1/2-6 years. With daily immersion in French, Italian or Spanish. Half-day, full-day, before/after school care.

St. Albans School
www.stalbansschool.org  • 202-537-6450
Mount St. Albans • Washington, DC
Ages 5 – 17. English – Math – Skills Development – Foreign Languages – History – Science – Sport Camps.

St. Mark’s Montessori School and Day Care Center
www.st.marksmontessori.org  
info@stmarksmontessori.org
703-451-4470
5800 Backlick Rd. • Springfield, VA
(Non-profit Educational Institution). Serving community for over 40 years. 3-6 years old. Montessori, AMI Certified.

St. Paul Episcopal
Preschool and Kindergarten
Ms.Deniza@aol.com  • 703-820-1134
3439 Payne Street • Falls Church, VA
We strive to nurture the 5 dimensions of the total child: spiritual/intellectual/social/emotional/physical.

The Siena School
www.thesienaschool.org
admissions@thesienaschool.org
301-592-0567
9727 Georgia Ave. • Silver Spring, MD
Co-ed college preparatory program for bright students with language-based learning differences.

Wakefield School
www.wakefieldschool.org
admission@wakefieldschool.org  • 540-253-7600
4439 Old Tavern Road • The Plains, VA
College preparatory curriculum where ethics, discipline, academic rigor, arts, and sports provide the foundation for capable, articulate citizens.

Washington Episcopal School
www.w-e-s.org
• admissions@w-e-s.org
301-652-7878
5600 Little Falls Parkway • Bethesda, MD
Washington Episcopal School is an independent, coeducational school for students in nursery (3s)-Grade 8.

Washington Waldorf School
www.washingtonwaldorf.org
301-229-6107 X 154
4800 Sangamore Rd. • Bethesda, MD
A Pre-K through 12 independent Waldorf, or Steiner school in Bethesda, founded in 1969.

Westminster School
www.westminsterschool.com
admissions@westminsterschool.com
703-256-3620
3819 Gallow Road • Annandale, VA
Grades K – 8; classical curriculum; accelerated academics; emphasis on the arts; sports program; foreign languages.

The Winchester School
www.thewinchesterschool.org
301-598-2266
3223 Bel Pre Road • Silver Spring, MD
Pre-K-Kindergarten-First and Second Grades. Summer program available. Challenging academics, stimulating art and music classes, daily Spanish, and more.

Restaurants

The Originalฎ Pancake House
Three Locations
301-986-0285
7700 Wisconsin Ave. • Bethesda, MD
301-468-0886
12224 Rockville Pike • Rockville, MD
703-891-0148
370 West Broad Street • Falls Church, VA
The Original Pancake House is a must. Fabulous specials and very kid friendly.

Therapy & Special Needs

Pegasus Therapy LLC
www.pegasuspsychotherapy.com
llambie@pegasuspsychotherapy.com
301-740-8332
Individual, family, group psychotherapy for children/adults/special needs clients using art/traditional therapy strategies.

Tutors &
Educational Resources

Effective Learning Solutions
www.formanlearning.com
703-953-2527
In home therapeutic learning style assessment & diagnostics (as developed by Melvin Levine, MD)

Expressive Therapy Center
www.expressivetherapycenter.com
301-869-1017
14808 Physicians Lane, Suite 111 • Rockville, MD
Individual, couples, family and group therapy for children, adolescents and adults. Psychological/educational testing. Also offering art, movement and play therapy.

MathTree, Inc
www.mathtree.com 
mathtree@mac.com
703-448-8655
Ages: 6 – 15 years. Math, evaluations, consultations, & tutoring referrals.

SkillSmith, LLC
skillsmith@aol.com
703-798-7881
Multi-sensory training for your LD child at home.

Tutor Find
www.tutorfind.com 
tutor@tutorfind.com
1-800-64-TUTOR
The best private tutoring in the metro area.
ALL SUBJECTS, ALL LEVELS IN YOUR HOME.

Tutoring for Success
www.tutoringforsuccess.com
703-390-9220 • 301-838-7640
K – Adult. Premier home based tutoring for all ages and subjects; qualified tutors guaranteed. Written monthly evaluations.

Vacation Destinations

Black Bear Resort
www.blackbearwv.com
1-800-553-BEAR
Vacation resort in Canaan Valley, West Virginia. Just a tank full away! Two hours from Exit 296, I-81S.

Wildwater Expeditions, Inc.
www.wvaraft.com  •
info@wvaraft.com
800-WVA-RAFT
US 19 & Milroy Grose Rd. • Lansing, WV
Family whitewater rafting and outdoor adventures in the scenic New River Gorge, West Virginia.

Other

American Academy of Equestrian Sciences (AAES)
www.aaesva.com 
703-779-8082
19844 James Monroe Hwy. • Leesburg, VA
Horse back riding lessons & summer camp.

Anglo Dutch Pools and Toys
www.anglodutchpoolsandtoys.com
adpoolsandtoys@aol.com
301-951-0636
5460 Westbard Ave. • Bethesda, MD
Toys, swimwear, goggles, fins, masks, games, puzzles, dolls, water toys, sporting goods, water aerobic, trading cards

Lola’s Place – A Montessori Infant and Toddler Environment
www.lolas-place.com
 • info@lolas-place.com
571-434-7555
20685 Fernbank Court • Sterling, VA
Montessori environment for children 8 weeks – 3 years old.

Maid Brigade
www.maidbrigade.com
 • sales@maid-brigade.com 
800-515-6243
Serving busy Washingtonians for almost 20 years
GREEN CLEANING CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL HOUSECLEANING. No contracts – Free estimates – Professional – Flexible.

Meridians – A Center for the Healing Arts
www.meridianshealth.com 
301-977-7762
321 Main Street • Gaithersburg, MD
Whole family health care with a holistic focus.

Parent Encouragement Program (PEP)
www.PEPparent.org
• PEPoffice@aol.com 
301-929-8824
10100 Connecticut Ave. • Kensington, MD
PEP offers positive parenting education and support for parent of kids of all ages.

Rising Sun Programs
www.risingsunprograms.org 
info@risingsunprograms.org
301-983-2218
Rising Sun provides youth with financial literacy and life skills: The Wealth Club/Youth Initiatives.

Sidwell Summer
www.sidwell.edu/summer
summer@sidwell.edu
202-537-8133
3825 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC
Sidwell Summer offers over 15 programs for ages 3 1/2 – 18. Start thinking summer.

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