The Merit School of North Stafford
Open today 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Description provided by the business.The Merit School of North Stafford provides caring, quality daycare in North Stafford VA. 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 North Stafford to offer children a safe, nurturing environment in which they can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We have served hundreds of families in the Stafford area through the years, and we’d love to welcome your family into ours!
Openings Now
The Merit School of North Stafford is now enrolling for one or more spaces.
Location Info
19 Soaring Eagle Dr
Stafford, VA 22556
| Monday | 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM - 6:30 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 summer care programs.
- Outdoor play space is available.
- Program includes field trips.
- Meals are provided.
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.
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 North Stafford is a licensed child care center.
Type
Licensed Child Care Center
Identifier
1106265
Capacity
192
Issued
12/22
Parent Reviews
We absolutely love The Merit School. When we drop our son off every morning, I feel very good that he is going to a place where the teachers truly care about him. All of the teachers in the infant room spend time with all the infants, and I feel like they really know each of the infants. As a first time mother, I have also relied on the teachers in the infant room to help answer any questions that I have because I know they are very knowledgeable about child development. I would certainly recommend The Merit School to friends and family.
This has been a very good transition and we can see how much she is learning already.
This has been one of the best centers I've ever had my daughter in. All of her teachers have been fun, interactive and supportive of the children. The programs have been spot on with the children's learning stages and levels. We also stay with the center for summer camp. What a great program! They offer so many fantastic activities and field trips that my daughter has looked forward to going everyday! I would say this is the best child care in Stafford and feel very happy and comfortable leaving my daughter in their care!
My daughter has been coming to Merit School of North Stafford since she was 2 years old. Every stage and class that she has been in, the teachers have been wonderful. Leaving your child in someone else's care is a hard thing to do as a parent. I never have to worry about my child's well-being once I drop her off. I know she is safe and well taken care of until I pick her up at the end of the day.
Your hours of operation are phenomenal. They allow my family enough time on a normal day to drop the kids off, make it to work, and pick them up.
I have two children, a son who is fifteen years old and a daughter that is only five. I have always been a working Mom; one who depended heavily on daycare providers. When my son was young, I found myself always in search of a daycare that had just the right environment for him. One that I could trust, and that I knew would take great care of him. A place that had loving and warm care takers and where he wanted to be when I was at work. A place where he could learn and have lots of fun. One that would be clean, serve him good nutritional food and insure safety was first when going about daily activities. Needless to say, I was looking for a home away from home for my son. My daughter is very much at home at Merit School. They have all the qualities I am looking for in a daycare. As long as I am working Mom; I will rely on The Merit School to be my daycare provider of choice. I highly recommend their services.
We LOVE this school and staff. We have three children who attend this location and have had nothing but positive experiences and interactions. Any time we have a question or concern, it is address immediately. We feel comfortable with all of our children's teachers and know they are well cared for when we drop them off.
Junior Kindergarten (JK) provides a structured learning curriculum which enhances my child's intellectual capabilities continuously. Additionally, JK encourages my child to embrace challenges, accept responsibility and display respectful behavior at all times. JK furnishes a learning environment that promotes self confidence and independence. I appreciate the support and guidance her teachers offer. I am extremely pleased with the experiences my child acquires from JK.
Being a new mom and new to the area, I was extremely stressed on what daycare I would leave my newborn son with. After a lot of research on dozens of daycares, we felt confident in our decision to go with Merit School of North Stafford. Immediately upon our first visit, the center made us feel so welcome and gave wonderful attention to our son. His teachers have been so sweet and loving to him. He gets excited to go to daycare and play with his friends and teachers. Cleanliness is an obvious priority at the center. It has been a year and a half, so he in in the toddler room and flourishing more than ever. As a working mom, it is a huge relief that my son is at a fun-loving learning environment when he's away from his parents. I would recommend Merit School of North Stafford to any of my family members or friends.
My son loves the infant program at Merit School of North Stafford! The teachers are knowledgeable and extremely caring. Both my son and I are greeted warmly when I enter in the morning as they are asking about his evening and morning. I can tell they truly care about my son. It was a very hard decision returning to work after having him, however, knowing that my son is being taken care and loved just like he were with me made going back to work much easier. I am so thankful for all their dedication and professionalism. I can tell they truly love their career.