Our History
Doors open!
1966
Thomas and Barbra Kerrister founded the Springs as a half-day preschool for children ages 3 to 6.
Full Day added
1984
The Springs is sold to Cathy Shields. The Full Day Program was added.
99 in '99!
1999
The Springs is sold to Patricia Toole. The Springs reaches a complete enrollment of 99 students for the first time.
New and Current Owner
2011
The Springs is sold to Maureen Clifford.
The Great Relocation & Expansion
2014
The Springs relocates to its current location at 7719-D Fullerton Road in Springfield, VA. The program expands to include the Infant and Toddler House Program.
Expanding Programs
2016
The Elementary House Program opens.
Woods Montessori Opens
2018
The Springs opens The Woods, A Montessori School in Woodbridge, VA consolidating both schools under one umbrella called NOVA Montessori
COVID-19 appears
2021
The Springs survived a global pandemic.
Current Day
2025
The Springs proudly offers four programs – Infant House, Toddler House, Children’s House, and Elementary – with 230 students.