Har Shalom Nursery School

Founded in 1972, The Harbor School is a nonprofit, coeducational school that serves students in pre-school through grade two. The school offers classes for fine and performing arts, foreign languages, physical education, Spanish and reading. It also provides opportunities for parents and guardians to visit the school. The Harbor School offers sessions for art, dance and music. The school organizes summer camps that include several activities, such as arts and crafts, water play, cooking, drama, outdoor sports and games. It is accredited by the Maryland State Board of Education and the Association of Independent Schools of Maryland. The school is a member of the Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington and the Washington Small Schools Association. The Harbor School is located in Bethesda, Md.

Founded in 1954, McLean School of Maryland serves students in kindergarten through grade 12. Its academic curriculum includes arts, computer applications, science, social studies, and health and physical education. The school conducts classes in Spanish for students in kindergarten through second grade. It has a staff of a learning specialist, speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist and counselor for students in kindergarten through fourth grade. McLean School of Maryland has a full-time college counselor who holds regular group meetings with juniors and seniors to review the various aspects of the college application process, including researching colleges, planning visits, writing essays and practicing interview skills. The school is located in Potomac. Md.