Acton Academy Falls Church
Spark Studio · Ages 3–6

Where the love of learning starts.

Our Montessori Primary program uses hands-on materials and a prepared studio that encourages independence, focus, and a lifelong love of learning. Guides support each child's individual rhythm while fostering confidence, social growth, and joy.

Enrolling now · 2026–27 and 2027–28
Child working with Montessori material

A whole-child approach

In Spark Studio we foster the whole child — independence, self-confidence, emotional management, problem solving, and resilience. The studio is designed around sensory-based learning across the full Montessori curriculum.

The 3-year cycle is designed to instill self-discovery, love for learning, independent thinking, accountability, respect for others, and leadership skills. This process takes time. The child alone has the helm of this self-formation — and we are honored to walk alongside.

Our team relies on Adlerian-based methods to build meaningful, horizontal relationships with your child. This connection — based on trust and respect — lets us model and guide through every high and low of the day.

Distinctives of our Spark environment

Sensory-based learning
Multi-age studio
Movement as part of learning
Freedom within limits
Practical Life, Sensorial, Math, Language
Science, Geography, Art, Music
Working with the world maps
Spark learners standing together

Spark daily essentials

  • Guides: seasoned and loving AMS-trained Montessori guides
  • Drop-off: 8:10–8:25 am · Pick-up: 3:10–3:20 pm
  • Extended day: until 4:30 pm or 5:30 pm (optional)
  • Spanish: daily exposure with native-speaking guides
  • Catechesis: optional after-school program every other Wednesday
  • Calendar: late August to early June
  • Summer: summer camps available for most weeks of the summer