St. Raphael Nursery School offers an early-childhood program with something for everyone—from classes for 3- and 4-year-olds to our popular transitional class for older 4’s called 4-Plus, as well as Stay & Play drop-in sessions for toddlers and their parents. Our play-based curriculum follows the Archdiocese of Washington Catholic Schools Academic Standards. Play is an extraordinary learning tool that bolsters imagination, facilitates problem-solving, supports motor development, builds vocabulary, and enhances social skills.

At SRNS, we focus on the whole child—spiritually, mentally, physically, and socially—to foster a safe environment for exploration, resulting in a positive first-time school experience that puts the child on track to a lifelong love of learning. Our early-childhood program includes weekly visits from our music and Spanish teachers. In music, the children sing and dance, play percussion instruments, and learn seasonal and liturgical songs (at the Christmas pageant, both music and faith are on full display!). Our Spanish enrichment is taught through songs and games, where the children learn basic vocabulary, including numbers, colors, clothing, parts of the body, family, animals, and food.

Our variety of classes allows for flexible scheduling. Tuition shown below is the September-May monthly rate unless otherwise noted. Lunch Bunch is included in the 4's and 4-Plus programs, as well as the full-time and full-day 3's. All students must be potty trained.

The best way to experience SRNS is through a tour, which offers you the opportunity to observe classes in session. We invite you to call Julie Cress at 301-762-2143 to schedule a visit, or you may submit this form for further information.