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Marva Collins Cottage School

A Community of Learners

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!
  • NAEYC Week of the Young Child 2023
    Mon, Apr 03
    shared privately w/ registered families
    Apr 03, 10:30 AM – Apr 06, 12:00 PM
    shared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USA
    Come celebrate week of the young child with MCCS! NAEYC asks its members to spread the word about the importance of high-quality early learning, and the critical role early childhood educators play in a child’s development and learning.
  • Egg Hunt and Crafts
    Sat, Apr 08
    shared privately w/ registered families
    Apr 08, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    shared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USA
    Children ages 3-7 years and their caregivers are invited to an egg hunt and craft activities with MCCS! Sweet treats and tiny treasures will be hidden in the eggs. This is NOT a nut-free event and will be held outdoors.
  • Primary Pals
    Tue, Apr 11
    shared privately w/ registered families
    Apr 11, 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, Apr 12
    shared privately w/ registered families
    Apr 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.
  • Primary Pals
    Thu, Apr 13
    shared privately w/ registered families
    Apr 13, 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
    Fri, Apr 14
    shared privately w/ registered families
    Apr 14, 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.
  • STEM Day!
    Fri, Apr 21
    shared privately w/ registered families
    Apr 21, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    shared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USA
    Arlington Public Schools are closed, but we're open for all day STEM fun! Students ages 5-8 years will experience hands-on activities and challenges sure to delight any budding scientist, engineer, or mathematician. Theme: Chemistry Experiments
  • Life Cycles: raising baby chicks
    Wed, Apr 26
    shared privately w/ registered families
    Apr 26, 10:30 AM – May 31, 12:00 PM
    shared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USA
    Come meet Farmer Sharon, a rooster and hen as we kick off our study of life cycles! MCCS will be raising baby chicks from fertilized eggs. Join us each week for an engaging hands-on lesson in life cycles and to check on the chicks' progress. We will meet weekly until 2 weeks after hatch day!
  • QU Wedding...a Phonics Adventure!
    Wed, May 03
    shared privately w/ registered families
    May 03, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
    shared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USA
    Q and U have decided that they're inseparable as long as the English language shall exist! Students ages 4-7 years are invited to don their fancy attire as we celebrate Q and U. Arlington and Falls Church City Public Schools have a half day....join us for the most exciting wedding of the season!
  • Primary Pals
    Thu, May 04
    shared privately w/ registered families
    May 04, 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.
  • Mother's Day Tea Party
    Sat, May 13
    shared privately w/ registered families
    May 13, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    shared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USA
    Children ages 3-7 years and the mother figures who love them are invited to join MCCS for a tea party! Sweet and savory bites will be served along with tea and water. Children will also complete a special craft to take home. This is an outdoor event.
  • 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 (Half Day)
    Mon, Jun 26
    shared privately w/ registered families
    Jun 26, 9:00 AM – Jun 30, 1:00 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 (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.
  • 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, 9:00 AM – Jul 21, 1:00 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.
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