Welcome to Crossway Montessori Forest School
Offering children, infancy to age 9, a full-day, hands-on outdoor Montessori learning experience in nature.
A Natural Beginning for Lifelong Learning
At Crossway Montessori, we cultivate every child’s natural desire to learn through a full-time, hands-on experience in both indoor and outdoor environments. From infancy through age 9, children grow in confidence, independence, and joy as they explore gardens, woodlands, and classrooms inspired by the Montessori philosophy.
Research shows that nature-based Montessori programs support:
Stronger attention and executive function
Higher self-confidence and motivation to learn
Deeper academic foundations, especially in language and math
A lifelong love of discovery
Our Programs
We offer carefully prepared environments for children at every stage:
Nido (3–18 months) – A nurturing “nest” where infants develop trust, movement, and early independence.
Young Children’s Community (18 months–3 years) – Gentle transitions that foster social, emotional, and practical life skills.
Children’s House (3–6 years) – A classic Montessori environment where children develop concentration, literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving.
New World Community (Grades 1–3) – Our growing elementary program, where children extend their learning into abstract reasoning, research, and collaborative projects.
School hours: Monday–Friday, 7:45 AM – 3:00 PM
Optional Afternoons of Joyful Discovery (AJD): 3:00 – 5:00 PM, five days a week
Why Montessori at Crossway?
Excellence recognized: Crossway Montessori Forest School has been awarded the Maryland EXCELS 5-Star Quality Rating, symbolizing our commitment to high-quality child care and early education.
Recognized nationally: Finalist for Best Montessori School in Washington Parent Picks 2024
Featured in research: Psychology Today Article highlights the academic and personal benefits of Montessori education
Inspiring leaders: Fortune Article A highlights Montessori graduates include innovators like Larry Page, Sergey Brin, and Jeff Bezos
Admissions Journey
We are delighted by your interest in Crossway Montessori School. We see admissions as the beginning of a partnership between family and school. Each step is designed to help us get to know one another and ensure your child flourishes in our community.
Admissions Steps
Discover Our Community - Schedule a tour to walk through our classrooms and outdoor environments, and experience how Montessori learning unfolds each day. (Click here to request a tour, or call us directly at 301-929-2505).
Share Your Story - Complete the online application so we can learn more about your child, your family, and what inspires you to seek a Montessori education.
Child’s First Connection - Your child is invited to spend time in one of our classrooms, giving them the chance to explore while we observe how they respond to the environment.
Welcome to Crossway - Following careful review, families receive an admissions decision. Upon acceptance, you’ll receive a welcome packet and personalized onboarding plan to ensure a smooth transition into our community.
Tuition & Fees
Application Fee: $122
Enrollment Fee: $800 for new children and $400 for re-enrolling
Monthly Tuition: $24,500 for YCC and Children’s House and $26,000 for NIDO
(Download our Tuition & Fee Schedule for full details.)For questions, please contact our school office at 301-929-2505 or email fevans@crossway-community.org.
