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Our Approach

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The Image of the Child

We view children as capable, curious, and full of potential. Instead of forcing repetitive worksheets, our educators observe your child's natural interests to co-create an engaging, custom learning environment where they are active citizens of their classroom community.

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Learning Through Play & Collaboration

Play is a child’s laboratory. Rather than simply giving children answers, our teachers research with them—encouraging small-group projects, open-ended problem-solving, and deep peer communication that builds early critical thinking milestones.

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The Classroom as the Third Teacher

Our learning spaces are carefully curated to spark natural wonder. Classrooms feature light exploration tables, real tools, and organic materials that encourage children to investigate, manipulate, and shape their own educational journeys.

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Nature & Ecological Literacy

Nature connects children to the wider world. We integrate outdoor exploration into our daily rhythms, utilizing sensory-rich, regenerative materials to introduce advanced sustainability concepts to future-ready young thinkers.

Now Enrolling for 2026/2027

—Loris Malaguzzi, The Hundred Languages of Children

What children learn does not follow as an automatic result from what is taught, rather, it is in large part due to the children’s own doing, as a consequence of their activities and our resources.

Our LOCATIONS

CIS Arlington
Arlington Blvd.

CIS Arlington
North Scott St.

CIS Alexandria
S. Quaker Lane

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