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4550 Walney Road Chantilly, VA 20151
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571-676-5809
chantilly@illuminatemontessori.com
Operating Hours:
Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
At Illuminate Montessori Chantilly, we provide an authentic Montessori education that nurtures the whole child while fostering independence, confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. Our carefully prepared environments are designed to support each stage of development and empower children to learn at their own pace.
Our experienced and dedicated educators create a warm, welcoming community where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to reach their fullest potential. Through hands-on learning, meaningful exploration, and individualized instruction, students develop the academic, social, and practical life skills needed for future success.
Located in Chantilly, Virginia, our campus offers thoughtfully prepared Montessori environments that support children as they grow into confident, capable, and compassionate individuals. Families also have the opportunity to participate in our Spanish Immersion program, which encourages language development and cultural awareness through authentic Montessori experiences.
We are proud to partner with families in creating a joyful educational experience that encourages children to become lifelong learners while building the independence and confidence needed to thrive both in school and beyond.
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Programs Offered
- Current Ages Served: 6 Weeks – 6 Years
Nido
A nurturing Montessori environment designed to support infants during the earliest stages of development as they build trust, independence, movement, and communication skills.
Toddler
A carefully prepared Montessori environment that encourages independence, language development, concentration, movement, and self-confidence through purposeful work and exploration.
Children's House
A multi-age Montessori classroom that supports academic, social, emotional, and practical life development while fostering curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning.
Spanish Immersion
A fully immersive Montessori environment where children naturally acquire Spanish language skills while engaging in meaningful Montessori learning experiences. Students develop confidence in communication while building cultural awareness and global understanding.
Kindergarten
A comprehensive Montessori kindergarten experience that builds leadership, independence, and advanced academic skills.
- Authentic Montessori learning environments
- Spanish Immersion program
- Experienced and dedicated Montessori educators
- Carefully prepared classrooms that foster independence and confidence
- Strong partnerships between families and school leadership
- Individualized learning experiences tailored to each child
- Warm and welcoming school community
Montessori Curriculum
Practical Life
Children build independence, confidence, and coordination through real-life, hands-on activities that encourage responsibility and self-care.
Sensorial Exploration
Beautiful Montessori materials help children refine their senses, make observations, and develop a deeper understanding of the world around them.
Mathematics
Concrete Montessori materials introduce numerals, quantity, operations, and problem-solving in ways that make abstract concepts meaningful and accessible.
Language & Literacy
Rich vocabulary development, phonetic awareness, writing, reading, and communication skills emerge naturally through purposeful work and exploration.
Cultural Studies
Children explore geography, science, nature, history, and global cultures, fostering curiosity, respect, and appreciation for the world.
Art & Creativity
Daily opportunities for artistic expression through art, music, and movement encourage imagination, creativity, and fine-motor development.
Grace & Courtesy
Children learn kindness, empathy, respect, and peaceful problem-solving—core values that strengthen our Montessori community.
Cady Alexandra
Cady Alexandra is the Head of School at Illuminate Montessori Chantilly. Cady previously served as Assistant Head of School at Chantilly before taking maternity leave in July 2025 to welcome her twins, Charlotte and Rebecca.
After returning to work in November, she supported another nearby campus before returning home to Chantilly. She is grateful to be back in a community that has always meant so much to her both professionally and personally.
Cady holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education with a K–6 teaching license and brings over 12 years of experience in both public and early childhood education. Her teaching background spans Infant, Primary, Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, and ESL classrooms. She also brings four years of experience in school leadership, where she has focused on building strong teams, supporting teachers, and creating environments where children feel safe, confident, and inspired to learn.
She is passionate about fostering strong partnerships between families and schools and believes deeply in creating a warm and connected community where every child is supported as an individual learner.
Cady is also a Montessori parent. Her son Tristan is part of the Spanish Immersion program at Chantilly, and her twins Charlotte and Rebecca are currently in the Nido classroom. This experience as both an educator and a parent gives her a unique perspective on the importance of trust, communication, and consistency in a child’s early years.
She is especially excited to work alongside her team to continue strengthening classrooms, supporting teachers, and elevating the experience for children and families.
Outside of school, Cady enjoys reading, swimming, traveling, and spending time with her family. She is honored to lead the Chantilly community and looks forward to continuing to build strong relationships with families, supporting staff, and guiding the school into its next chapter.
Admissions
We welcome families year-round based on program availability. We encourage interested families to schedule a tour to experience our Montessori environment firsthand, meet our leadership team, and learn more about our programs.
During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to explore our classrooms, learn about the Montessori approach, and discuss your child’s unique developmental needs and educational goals.
Our admissions team is committed to making the enrollment process smooth and supportive, and we look forward to partnering with families as they begin their Montessori journey.
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