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3458 Berkeley St. Alexandria, VA 22302
Call
(571) 919-4740
broadlands@illuminatemontessori.com
Operating Hours:
Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
At Illuminate Montessori Broadlands, we provide an authentic Montessori education that nurtures the whole child while fostering independence, confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. Serving children from 6 weeks through 12 years of age, 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 Montessori guides 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 Ashburn, Virginia, our campus features expansive outdoor learning and play spaces, including a playground, track and field area, blacktop play space, a dedicated stage for performances and community events, and a large multipurpose gathering area known as The Great Room. These thoughtfully designed spaces provide opportunities for movement, collaboration, creativity, and community building throughout the school day.
We are proud to partner with families in creating a joyful educational experience that encourages children to become confident, capable, and compassionate lifelong learners.
Schedule Your Visit to Broadlands
See our prepared environment for yourself. We host weekday tours by appointment for families considering Illuminate Montessori.
Programs Offered
- Ages Served: 6 weeks - 6 years
Nido
A nurturing Montessori environment designed to support infants during the earliest stages of development.
Toddler
A carefully prepared environment that encourages independence, language development, movement, and exploration.
Children's House
A multi-age Montessori classroom that fosters concentration, confidence, social development, and academic readiness.
Kindergarten
A comprehensive Montessori kindergarten experience that builds leadership, independence, and advanced academic skills.
- Certified Montessori Lead Guides with exceptional tenure and experience
- Dedicated stage for performances and community events
- Expansive playground
- Track and field area
- Blacktop play space
- Large multipurpose gathering area known as The Great Room
- Authentic Montessori learning environments
- Strong family-school partnerships
- Mixed-age classrooms that foster leadership and collaboration
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.
Desirae Roane
Desirae Roane brings over 15 years of experience in early childhood education and educational leadership, with more than 9 years spent in the classroom and the past 6 years serving as a Director and Head of School. She also brings close to two years of experience leading within Montessori education as a Head of School, further strengthening her commitment to authentic Montessori practices and building strong, connected school communities.
Desirae holds a degree in Early Childhood Education and is deeply committed to creating environments where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow. She believes that early childhood is a foundational stage of development and is passionate about partnering with families to create experiences that nurture independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
As a leader, Desirae is known for being present, approachable, and relationship-driven. She believes in open communication, active listening, and following through in ways that build trust and connection. Her goal is for every family and team member to feel welcomed, heard, and supported within the school community.
Above all, Desirae is committed to ensuring that every child receives a safe, healthy, nurturing, and high-quality Montessori education. She remains dedicated to honoring authentic Montessori principles while fostering a warm, joyful, and connected environment where children can thrive.
Desirae looks forward to building strong partnerships with families and creating an exceptional school experience for every child.
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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