Since 1997
Centreville families can choose a school with nearly three decades of daily practice in Chantilly, rather than a program still finding its footing.
Serving families in Centreville
Montessori near Centreville, chosen by Centreville families since 1997.
From Sully Station, Virginia Run, & Centre Ridge, the route to a steady school day is a straight shot south on Route 28.
Centreville to Chantilly
From Sully Station, Virginia Run, & Centre Ridge, the route to a steady school day is a straight shot south on Route 28.
Centreville is busy in the ways family life is busy: school runs, work calendars, errands, and the question of whether a school can fit the rhythm you already have. Montessori School of Fairfax is about 10 minutes away in Chantilly, VA. For many Centreville parents, that direct route makes a careful school choice feel possible on an ordinary Tuesday.
The drive
A straight shot down Route 28.
From Centreville, Route 28 S is the simple connection to 3411 Lees Corner Rd in Chantilly. The drive is about 10 minutes, which matters when you are carrying a sleeping toddler, watching the clock, or trying to preserve a calm start to the day.
At arrival, the work becomes smaller and more human: park, walk in together, and let your child take the next step. A familiar routine at the door gives children practice separating with confidence, while parents can get back onto Route 28 without a complicated detour.
For working families
Care around the commute.
Before-care and after-care help the school day meet the realities of a Centreville work schedule. The campus is open from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., so you can plan around the drive instead of trying to compress every morning and afternoon into a narrow window.
Those extra hours remain part of the same school community. Your child has time to arrive, settle, and finish the day without a second handoff across town.
Why families make the trip
The route is short. The difference shows over time.
A direct commute is useful. What keeps families coming back is a school where children have room to do real things for themselves.
Close attention in Toddler
A 3:1 ratio in Toddler means more than a number. It gives guides time to notice the child mastering a coat zipper, carrying a tray, or trying new words.
Independence has a purpose
A four-year-old traces the sandpaper letters to feel each sound, then lines up the number rods to see that quantity has length. Children follow a work from start to finish and return it for the next child. You see the result at home when they reach for responsibility.
A program fit for the commute
One campus as your child grows.
Centreville parents do not need to make the Route 28 drive for only one short season. Montessori School of Fairfax serves children from 18 months to 12 years through Toddler, Early Childhood, Kindergarten, Elementary, & Enrichment. That continuity can make the morning route feel less like a compromise and more like a routine your family knows well.
Explore the programs and see how each stage builds on the one before it, or read what a Montessori Kindergarten does for kindergarten readiness.
Centreville questions
What parents ask before they visit.
Can Centreville commuters use before-care?
Yes. The school day can begin as early as 7:30 a.m., giving Centreville families room to make the Route 28 commute work before heading to work.
Is the drive from Centreville worth it for Montessori?
For many families, the roughly 10-minute Route 28 S drive is a practical trade for a consistent Montessori environment, a small toddler ratio, and programs through Elementary.
Do other Centreville families attend Montessori School of Fairfax?
Yes. Centreville families, including those from Sully Station, Virginia Run, and Centre Ridge, make the short drive to the Chantilly campus.
See the campus for yourself. Schedule a Visit, explore programs, or view all areas we serve.