The Merit School Learning Center at Kirkpatrick
Open today 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Description provided by the business.The Merit School Learning Center at Kirkpatrick provides caring, quality daycare and private school in Aldie VA. Established in 1980, The Merit School of Virginia has built a reputation for excellence in educational childcare. The Loudoun County community trusts The Merit School Learning Center at Kirkpatrick to offer children a safe, nurturing environment in which they can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We have served hundreds of families in the Aldie area through the years, and we’d love to welcome your family into ours!
Openings Now
The Merit School Learning Center at Kirkpatrick is now enrolling for one or more spaces.
Location Info
25375 Supreme Dr
Aldie, VA 20105
| Monday | 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Accreditations
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Cognia
Military Assistance
- Offers Military Subsidies/Benefits
Financial Aid
- Free Meals
- Sibling Discount
- Subsidies & Vouchers
Languages Spoken
- English
Location Details
- Offers camp programs.
- Has a kindergarten program.
- Offers out-of-school time care.
- Offers summer care programs.
- Program includes field trips.
- Meals are provided.
- Outdoor play space is available.
- Transportation services are available.
Programs Offered
Baby Steps
Toddler Explorers
Schedules
Full Time, Part Time
Calendar
Full Year
Languages Taught
English
Description
Our Toddler Explorers program caters to children aged 16-24 months, providing a nurturing and safe environment. Individualized lesson plans, designed by early care professionals, support social-emotional, physical, and cognitive development. The program emphasizes daily communication with families, ensuring parents are informed about their child's activities and progress. Classrooms are thoughtfully arranged to create a home-like atmosphere, with age-appropriate materials and outdoor play spaces to encourage exploration and learning.
Preschool Explorers
Schedules
Full Time, Part Time
Calendar
Full Year
Languages Taught
English
Description
The Preschool Explorers program provides a nurturing and creative environment for two and three-year-olds. Children engage in age-appropriate activities such as filling containers at the water table, stacking blocks, and working on puzzles in large, bright classrooms designed to stimulate exploration and learning. The program emphasizes individualized lesson plans, daily teacher-family communication, and the development of social, creative, and self-help skills. Teachers create structured yet flexible schedules that support each child's developmental needs.
Preschool Readiness Enrichment Program (PREP)
Schedules
Full Time, Part Time
Calendar
Full Year
Languages Taught
English
Description
The Preschool Readiness Enrichment Program (PREP) is designed for three- and four-year-olds to develop essential language, math, and social skills. Using curricula like More Story Stretchers and Count On Math, children engage in group activities that build confidence and foundational knowledge. The program includes STEM learning and social-emotional development to prepare children for future educational experiences. Classrooms are structured to encourage exploration and creativity, with regular parent-teacher communication to track progress.
Junior Kindergarten
Schedules
Full Time, Part Time
Calendar
Full Year
Languages Taught
English
Description
The Junior Kindergarten program is for four- and five-year-olds who miss the September cutoff for public or private school Kindergarten and who have completed a preschool program. It prepares them for kindergarten by focusing on literacy, math, science, and social studies. Children engage with stories, letters, sounds, and words to enhance literacy, while math concepts are taught through hands-on activities. The program also develops handwriting skills with creative materials and includes technology instruction. Social skills are fostered through interactive play and activities.
Private Kindergarten
Schedules
Full Time
Calendar
School Year
Languages Taught
English
Description
Choosing the right private kindergarten environment for your child can be a formidable task as well as an emotional choice parents make to begin their child’s formal educational journey. At The Merit School, we have a platform that allows each child to be immersed in a positive and enriching environment. This positive space promotes a confident child self-image, encourages independence, and sets a specific educational path to meet academic goals based on the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLS). Our private kindergarten curriculum places a heavy emphasis on reading and writing as well as incorporating math, science, social studies, and critical thinking skills. Interactive lessons are implemented through our promethean board, hands-on activities, and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math).
Education Types
- Academic-Based
- STEAM
Youth Zone (School Age)
Schedules
Before Care, After Care
Calendar
School Year
Languages Taught
English
Description
The Youth Zone provides before and after school care, offering a safe and supportive environment for children during the hours before and after their school day. The program ensures children can spend time with friends in a fun, friendly, and relaxing setting. Activities are designed to keep children engaged and entertained, promoting social interaction and relaxation. This service is ideal for working parents who need reliable care for their children outside of school hours.
Summer Camp
Schedules
Full Time, Part Time
Calendar
Summer Only
Languages Taught
English
Description
Summer Camp at The Merit School makes it easy for parents to keep their routines by providing an exciting, safe, activity-driven place for their kids when school is out. Our summer camp program begins at the conclusion of the school year and continues through June, July, and August. Outdoor activities are a mainstay of the program, including swimming!
Winter Break Camp
Schedules
Full Time, Part Time
Calendar
School Breaks
Languages Taught
English
Description
School’s out for Winter Break, but the learning and fun don’t have to stop! School Break Camps at The Merit School make it easy for parents to keep their routines by providing an exciting, safe, activity-driven place for their kids when school isn’t happening!
Spring Break Camp
Schedules
Full Time, Part Time
Calendar
School Breaks
Languages Taught
English
Description
School’s out for Spring Break, but the learning and fun don’t have to stop! School Break Camps at The Merit School make it easy for parents to keep their routines by providing an exciting, safe, activity-driven place for their kids when school isn’t happening!
Licensing
The Merit School Learning Center at Kirkpatrick is a licensed child care center.
Type
Licensed Child Care Center
Identifier
1106845
Capacity
305
Parent Reviews
Highly recommend Merit School! We have been so happy with all of the teachers for many years and the effort, care they show and kindness to our kids everyday does not go unnoticed. The staff goes above and beyond to plan extra events and activities for our kids (during the school year and for summer camps). Our kids enjoy going to school every day and we appreciate the transparency they provide. Ms.Farida has been an incredible asset to the school and is a breath of fresh air, her and the teachers treat our children as their own Mr. Richard, Ms. Patricia, Ms. Aerzo, Ms.Ramya, Ms. Tamara, Ms Christine + so many more we have been so happy with. The facility is clean, safe, well maintained and we have been extremely pleased with our experience.
Merit School is amazing! My daughter (3 years old) and son (1 year old) attend and love their teachers and the classrooms. It is a very welcoming environment with kind and caring teachers. My kids love the daily activities and we get updates in the app throughout the day. The teachers and center staff help my kids feel comfortable and thrive at daycare. This is especially important after we had a bad experience at a different local daycare. I so appreciate Merit and all they do for the kids in their care! I highly recommend this center for anyone looking for daycare for their children in the Aldie/South Riding area.
My son is 3 years old now and has been in Merit School Learning Center since he was 9 months old. The care at the infant stage is amazing. The teachers and caregivers work with you constantly to transition them smoothly into a set routine for naps, food. My son transitioned from 2 naps a day to one long nap and eats well at school. His teachers at the toddler level, discussed a plan for potty training and I can proudly say he was potty trained at 2.5 years. It helped us a lot to work with them on this with our busy schedules. He is loved and enjoys his "school" time. He learns so much. The teachers are well trained and communicate well with the parents. Even the administration staff is very helpful and always willing to share information that will help us make a decision for "what's next" for our son. I would recommend Merit School Learning Center to all. Looking forward to more wonderful experiences with them.
We love the staff and care that Merit School Learning Center provides. Such a warm and welcoming place for our child to go and everyone is super friendly. They are really great at creating fun activities for the children at a reasonable price.
