Cascades (703) 430-8657 | South Riding (703) 327-2003 | Gainesville (703)754-0946 | One Loudoun (703) 955-5337 | Thornton (720) 446-0177

Now Open CASCADES Campus

CASCADES CAMPUS
21290 Springlake Ct Sterling, VA 20166

(703) 430-8657

What is Montessori Inspired Curriculum?

At Karter Schools, we take pride in offering a Montessori-inspired classroom experience that seamlessly integrates the principles of Maria Montessori’s renowned educational philosophy with cutting-edge 21st-century STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) curriculum.

Our commitment to hands-on Montessori materials empowers students to explore and learn through tactile experiences, fostering a deep understanding of foundational concepts. By merging these time-tested methods with a forward-looking STEAM approach, we prepare our students for a dynamic future where creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are paramount.  At Karter Schools, we believe in nurturing well-rounded individuals who are not only academically proficient but also equipped to excel in our ever-evolving world.

PROGRAMS WE OFFER:

Infant Childcare

6 Weeks to 12 Months

Toddler Childcare

13 Months to 24 Months

Preschool PROGRAMS

2 to 3 Years

Summer Camp

All Ages

WE are an Accredited School

How does this
benefit your child...

  • Your child learns from teachers who use strategies that individualize your child’s experience.
  • Your child meets and exceeds National Standards of Learning.
  • Your child will always receive the latest and most current educational strategies backed by research.
  • Cognia Accreditation ensures that a quality curriculum is in place.

Karter Schools’ team of professional educators wants to become your trusted partner in supporting your child’s educational development. We also offer a nurturing and educational environment for preschools in Gainesville, Chantilly, and Sterling where your child can enjoy learning and growing.

Call us today to book an appointment for prospective students.

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Karter School Campus Reviews

Karter School of Cascades

4.9Out of 5 stars

Overall rating out of 136 Google reviews

enkelejda guzja
a month ago

I’ve been working at Karter School of Cascade from August of last year. The first day that I stepped in I felt like I was working there forever. I love it, such a warm, greeting and welcoming place for us as teacher and also for the families. Leadership and all the other teachers have been very helpful and supportive! I wanted to thank you Ms .Tasha and Ms.Emily for helping and supporting me in my first days. Thank you to everyone and I consider myself lucky to be part of this community and team.

Jon Maceda
a month ago

Our child is very happy with the Karter School experience. Currently, Juls and Shawnta have done a wonderful job with our child, but each teacher we've had over the last year and 1/2 have been a delight to work with. The only challenge we have at home is when our child learns new Chinese words at school and we can't tell if the words are legit or we being messed with 🙂

Mitchell Gurney
a month ago

The entire Karter staff is amazing especially Ms Dejah, Ms Ash, and Ms Mary!

Ms. Dejah, Ms. Ash, and Ms. Mary go above and beyond my expectations. I’m kept up to date and feel safe with my child being in their hands. All staff members are kind,m and alert, and provide constructive feedback on a consistent basis. I recommend the Karter school as well as the entire Cairo staff. Thanks for all you do.

naitikaa tinsley
a month ago

I would recommend Karter School to each and everyone! My daughter loves her teachers and the scenery. She has learned so much from this school! 10/10

Devin Alicea
a month ago

We were so happy with our daughter’s progression in New Delhi! From what she was eating to her potty training. Also, with the help of Ms.Jules and Ms.Shawnta the transition into her new classroom was easier than we thought it would be.

maria walker
a month ago

I have had several different experiences with Karter School. My first experience is having my first granddaughter attend the school. She seems to be enjoying her time with the school staff and her peers. She has established many friendships. My other experience is that my daughter Dejah is a teacher at Karter, she loves her job and being apart of her students early development. Having such caring teachers and staff makes me comfortable knowing my granddaughter is being taken care of. It is extremely important to me to know she is safe and in good hands with your staff at all times. In the future, I would like to attend more events at the school. My hope is that the time of the events are not so late in the afternoon.

Sofia Hernandez
a month ago

Karter School is a great school! I would recommend this school because of the diversity, positive and loving environment from the whole school! I’ve been working at Karter School since April of last year and I’ve enjoyed my experience so far. I love coming in the morning and my kiddos are learning their numbers, colors, shapes, etc. both in English and Spanish with the help of my co-teacher Ms.Jackie in our London classroom!I wanted to give a big shoutout to Ms.Shawnta and Ms.Julss in our New Delhi team! Our kiddos move up to their classroom as their next transition and they are both very loving and we’ve also seen such positive and growing milestones since they’ve moved up!Also, big shout out to Ms.Emily and Ms.Penelope in Paris A, who take such great care of our infants and to Ms.Ash from Cairo who loves her class and is always caring and looking forward to seeing her kiddos ready to learn and enjoy the day!

Coffee Brown
a month ago

Cairo Room - Ms Mary Classroom is a great classroom to be in! Knowledgeable teachers; Clean Classroom and always willing to go the extra mile for the students. Bring your child to the CAIRO CLASSROOM!! To Learn and Grow!!!

Jason Francis
a month ago

Dejah is awesome. She enjoys everyone and she enjoys what she do

Eva Mendoza
4 months ago

I recommend Karter School, because Karter is highly rated among other schools. my daughter is happy and we as parents much more. Since you enter Karter, they make you feel very welcome. The administration is always attentive to the needs and always responsive to questions or any need you may have. Karter has a complete curriculum, Karter offers enrichment classes in art, music, ballet, soccer, tech, Spanish and Mandarin. The staff is highly qualified, both in the professional and in the loving part that the parents are looking for for our children. Teachers use conscious discipline for the children’s social/emotional need, that's one of the things I like most about the schools curriculum. If you are looking for a place where your son or daughter develops in all aspects, Karter is your answer.

Ana Belafonte
2 months ago

Our experience with this has been nothing short of exceptional. The caring and skilled staff create a warm and nurturing environment for my granddaughter. The curriculum is Thoughtfully designed, promoting both academic and social development. Communication with parents is transparent, and we appreciate the regular updates. Choosing Karter School was one of the best decisions for my granddaughter. I. Highly recommended!

Kyra Wang
a month ago

My daughter study in the New Delhi classroom. She really likes the teachers and her friends. She had a good time in here and our family love here.

Leslin Reynosa
a month ago

I love Karter Schools this daycare is amazing and especially Mrs. Julissa & Mrs. Shanwnta in the New Delhi class, they both have been just wonderful to my daughter my babygirl loves them both. They have help me tremendously in potty training my daughter. They both are great teachers my daughter shows and reflects how happy she is and gets when doing so many wonderful and fun activities and I get to see all the postings and photos they take of her on the app. She has changed and loves to interact with her classmates. My daughter has learn a lot since she started and I see her progress . They both do such a wonderful job with our children. Love them ❤️ both.

Jack Huang
2 months ago

We LOVE Karter School and live being part of the Karter Family!We started going Karter school in 2020 during Covid and now our second child is attending there.All the staffs are super friendly and loving children. We are very lucky to have Ms. Lina and Ms. Christina as their Kindergarten teachers for both of our kids. They have learned so much and built a solid foundation.

Yass Julss
a month ago

Karter schools it’s an amazing school! I would recommend this school just for the loving environment from the staff to the kids. I’ve been working at Karter since April of last year and have loved every bit of it! Working along side of my amazing co-teacher Ms.Shawnta, she’s made adjusting to Karter so smooth and easy we get along just great and we make an amazing teaching team for the Toddler class New Delhi !Also want to give a special shoutout to my sister Ms.Soso who also works in the toddler class London. She’s amazing with kids inside and outside of school, she loves her class and coming in every morning and seeing their smiling faces!I want to also give another special shoutout to Ms. Penelope and Ms.Emily in Paris A they are amazing teachers to the little babies and Ms.Ash from Cairo she loves her class so much and looks forward to coming to class and seeing their smiling faces !

chandria mack
a month ago

I'm so grateful to be apart of the Karter Team alongside my great co teachers Ms. Carolyn and Ms. Ty. Being able to provide children with an amazing learning experience at Karter has been a blessing. I'm even more grateful that my children attend the school as well. My littlest ones are in London and Athens and they love their teachers so much. Ms. Becky and Ms. Eva are amazing and my four year old has blossomed and learned so much in their class. My two year old was recently in Dublin and she was cared for so much by Ms. Tiana, Ms. Kimmy, and Ms. Valeria. She recently transitioned very well to London with Ms. Jackie and Ms. SoSo. I always know my children are cared for and loved everyday!

Ashley Clark
4 months ago

Our daughter has been going to Karter school for 2 years. She is now 3. Being a 20/20 baby we were concerned about her social skills, lol, but she is thriving at Karter School! She absolutely loves her teachers Ms. Carolyn, Ms Chandria and Ms Ty! They are nurturing, loving and passionate about the academics in their classroom! I love seeing the dancing videos and the ‘question of the day’ photos in the school portal app.

Ibrahim Elnaggar
2 months ago

Karter school provides an excellent place of learning for my kids. From an early age they provide the best care and learning opportunities for their little ones. All of the teachers are caring and they treat my kids as their own. Ms. Sara B, Ms. Tasha in Paris B are doing a fenomenal job and we can see the joy on my son’s face when I drop him off. I do however want to specially mention Ms. Yati. She is incredibly caring towards ALL the children. She goes above and beyond in her job as she tries to understand every kids needs. My other son was never in her class but he is very happy to see her when picking up his brother. She truly loves children and it shows.Ms Carolyn, Ms Ty, and Ms. Chandria in Venice provide the needed learning and development opportunity for my older son with utmost love and care. They truly go out of their way to make the time spent in their class room fun and educating. I couldn’t have picked a better school for my kids. 10/10

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