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Marva Collins Cottage School

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At Marva Collins Cottage School, we engage students' passions and growing sense of purpose. We will teach the skills necessary for life success and inspire students to contribute positively to the community. We embrace the 'learn by doing' philosophy. Check out our site to discover all that we have to offer!

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See a class your child would love, but can't make the date?

No problem!  Gather your friends and family and pick a date and time that at least three appropriately aged children can attend and email Ms. Amaya.  If she can make your date work, she would be delighted to teach your group as a private class.  Have an altogether different class in mind? It's very likely she could teach that too. Just reach out and ask!

“Follow the child.”

Maria Montessori

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Upcoming Events

  • Little City Preschool Playgroup - Science Wiz
    Mon, Mar 20
    shared privately w/ registered families
    Mar 20, 10:30 AM EDT – Jun 12, 11:30 AM EDT
    shared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USA
    Calling all preschoolers ages 2-4 years who love experiments, explosions and slime! The spring playgroup theme is Science Wiz. The $20 Family Membership includes ALL of the preschoolers in your family. Join us with your caregiver for circle time, a hands-on activity, and outdoor play!
  • Father's Day Field Day
    Sat, Jun 17
    shared privately w/ registered families
    Jun 17, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
    shared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USA
    Children ages 3-7 years and the father figures who love them are invited to join MCCS for a field day event. An obstacle course, tug-o-war, races and games are sure to delight those who seek adventure and challenge! This is an outdoor event.
  • Cottage Days of Summer - Dinosaurs (Full Day)
    Mon, Jun 26
    shared privately w/ registered families
    Jun 26, 9:00 AM – Jun 30, 3:00 PM
    shared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USA
    Join MCCS for a week of summer fun all about DINOSAURS! Children ages 3-7 years who can't get enough of these pre-historic reptiles are invited to join us.
  • Cottage Days of Summer - Dinosaurs (Half Day)
    Mon, Jun 26
    shared privately w/ registered families
    Jun 26, 10:00 AM – Jun 30, 2:00 PM
    shared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USA
    Join MCCS for a week of summer fun all about DINOSAURS! Children ages 3-7 years who can't get enough of these pre-historic reptiles are invited to join us.
  • Curious Chef: Cake Decorating
    Sat, Jul 01
    shared privately w/ registered families
    Jul 01, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    shared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USA
    Children ages 3-7 years who love whipping up some fun in the kitchen are invited to join MCCS for cake decorating! In honor of Independence Day, students will decorate a mini loaf cake like the US flag.
  • Cottage Days of Summer - Chillax (Full Day)
    Mon, Jul 17
    shared privately w/ registered families
    Jul 17, 9:00 AM – Jul 21, 3:00 PM
    shared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USA
    Join MCCS for a week of summer fun all about relaxation! Children ages 3-7 years who love all things chill are invited to practice yoga and mindfulness, experiment with aromatherapy and create art during this wind-down week.
  • Cottage Days of Summer - Chillax (Half Day)
    Mon, Jul 17
    shared privately w/ registered families
    Jul 17, 10:00 AM – Jul 21, 2:00 PM
    shared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USA
    Join MCCS for a week of summer fun all about relaxation! Children ages 3-7 years who love all things chill are invited to practice yoga and mindfulness, experiment with aromatherapy and create art during this wind-down week.
  • Cottage Days of Summer - Wild About Water (Full Day)
    Mon, Aug 07
    shared privately w/ registered families
    Aug 07, 9:00 AM – Aug 11, 3:00 PM
    shared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USA
    Join MCCS for a week of summer fun all about water! Children ages 3-7 years will learn about the water cycle and play water games galore.
  • Cottage Days of Summer - Wild About Water (Half Day)
    Mon, Aug 07
    shared privately w/ registered families
    Aug 07, 10:00 AM – Aug 11, 2:00 PM
    shared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USA
    Join MCCS for a week of summer fun all about water! Children ages 3-7 years will learn about the water cycle and play water games galore.
  • Little City Preschool Playgroup - Nature Detectives
    Wed, Aug 23
    shared privately w/ registered families
    Aug 23, 10:30 AM EDT – Nov 15, 11:30 AM EST
    shared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USA
    Calling all preschoolers ages 2-4 years who love all things outdoors! The fall playgroup theme is Nature Detectives. The Family Membership includes ALL of the preschoolers in your family. Join us with your caregiver for circle time, a hands-on activity, and outdoor play!
  • Open House
    Thu, Aug 31
    Our Classroom
    Aug 31, 6:00 PM
    Our Classroom
    Happy Birthday Mrs. Collins! 1936 - 2015
  • Primary Pals
    Tue, Sep 05
    shared privately w/ registered families
    Sep 05, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    shared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USA
    Have an appointment or meeting you can't miss? Need to focus on homeschool with another child in your family? Looking for a fun, safe & educational environment for a few hours? MCCS offers Primary Pals, a half day, drop-in enrichment program, for ages 3-7 years.
  • Primary Pals
    Wed, Sep 06
    shared privately w/ registered families
    Sep 06, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    shared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USA
    Have an appointment or meeting you can't miss? Need to focus on homeschool with another child in your family? Looking for a fun, safe & educational environment for a few hours? MCCS offers Primary Pals, a half day, drop-in enrichment program, for ages 3-7 years.
  • Primary Pals
    Thu, Sep 07
    shared privately w/ registered families
    Sep 07, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    shared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USA
    Have an appointment or meeting you can't miss? Need to focus on homeschool with another child in your family? Looking for a fun, safe & educational environment for a few hours? MCCS offers Primary Pals, a half day, drop-in enrichment program, for ages 3-7 years.
  • Eager Readers Literacy Club
    Thu, Sep 07
    shared privately w/ registered families
    Sep 07, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    shared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USA
    Small group instruction for emergent readers beginning their phonemic awareness journey. Learners will experience phonics-based instruction in an environment that fosters a love of literature!
  • Primary Pals
    Fri, Sep 08
    shared privately w/ registered families
    Sep 08, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    shared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USA
    Have an appointment or meeting you can't miss? Need to focus on homeschool with another child in your family? Looking for a fun, safe & educational environment for a few hours? MCCS offers Primary Pals, a half day, drop-in enrichment program, for ages 3-7 years.
  • Makers Series: Homes Around the World
    Mon, Sep 11
    shared privately w/ registered families
    Sep 11, 10:30 AM EDT – Sep 15, 11:30 AM EDT
    shared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USA
    Children ages 6-9 years will discover the many types of structures people call home around the world. Using the engineering design process, they will design and build their own unique home. This is a three-part class on September 11, 13, and 15 at 10:30-11:30 am.
  • Primary Pals
    Tue, Sep 12
    shared privately w/ registered families
    Sep 12, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    shared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USA
    Have an appointment or meeting you can't miss? Need to focus on homeschool with another child in your family? Looking for a fun, safe & educational environment for a few hours? MCCS offers Primary Pals, a half day, drop-in enrichment program, for ages 3-7 years.
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