The Merit School of Leeland Station
Closed today Next open Mon 6:30 AM
Description provided by the business.The Merit School of Leeland Station provides caring, quality daycare in Fredericksburg at Leeland Station. Established in 1980, The Merit School of Virginia has built a reputation for excellence in educational childcare. The Stafford County community trusts The Merit School of Leeland Station to offer children a safe, nurturing environment in which they can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We have served hundreds of families in the Fredericksburg area through the years, and we’d love to welcome your family into ours!
Openings Now
The Merit School of Leeland Station is now enrolling for one or more spaces.
Location Info
115 Primmer House Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
| 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.
- Offers out-of-school time care.
- Offers summer care programs.
- Outdoor play space is available.
- Program includes field trips.
- Meals are provided.
- 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.
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 of Leeland Station is a licensed child care center.
Type
Licensed Child Care Center
Identifier
1108165
Capacity
184
Parent Reviews
Thank you so much for everything! Our family cannot express how thankful we are to have our son in such a loving and safe environment. We have had nothing but amazing things to say about The Merit School and have referred many of our friends and coworkers there. Your honesty and communication is so much appreciated. You do an absolute amazing job and again, we cannot thank you enough!
You are the reason everything runs the way it does and we can never repay you for that. We trust you with our most valuable prize in life! Thank you for all you do!!
Thank you for the steps you've taken to help our son grow and develop!
We cannot say enough good things about The Merit School at Leeland Station. We have watched our little girls totally blossom under the loving care of their teachers. They want to go to school, enjoy the time they are there, and our 4-year-old is excited to tell us about the awesome things she did while there almost every day. And the infant room is spectacular. Our 9-month-old lights up whenever she sees her caregivers/teachers. We get reports throughout the day that tell us how she’s doing, how much she ate, and if they are out of diapers or wipes. It’s a great system. The staff put a lot of effort into the kids and it really shows. We feel very lucky to have found a great place for our children.
Your love, care, concern, patience, and understanding of our children mean so much! I wish more than anything to be able to be with the kids, but if I can't, we are just so very thankful you and the staff at Merit of Leeland Station are.
Our move to Fredericksburg a few years ago was made easier after visiting your school and knowing that our son would be happy at The Merit School. Thank you to you and your staff for all that you have helped our family with.
A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination and instill a love of learning. Thank you for taking a special interest in our daughters and our family. We are forever grateful.
Thank you so much for running an amazing program at The Merit School. We are so happy to see our son grow and excel and we can attribute that to your guidance and support!
We are so thankful to have found such a loving, caring staff at your school. Your firm but gentle leadership seems to be just what the children need to be safe and feel loved.
We can't thank you enough for the amazing leadership you bring everyday to our children's school. The support you show your teachers is so apparent. You have so much love for every child that walks trough your doors. It "wows" us how you know so much about each one and know how to make each one feel so important and special. Thank you for all you do!
