The Merit School of Old Town Manassas
Open today 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Description provided by the business.The Merit School of Old Town Manassas provides caring, quality daycare and preschool in Manassas VA Old Town. Established in 1980, The Merit School of Virginia has built a reputation for excellence in educational childcare. The City of Manassas community trusts The Merit School of Old Town Manassas to offer children a safe, nurturing environment in which they can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We have served hundreds of families in the historic Manassas area through the years, and we’d love to welcome your family into ours!
Openings Now
The Merit School of Old Town Manassas is now enrolling for one or more spaces.
Location Info
8757 Signal Hill Rd
Manassas, VA 20110
| 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.
- 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.
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 Old Town Manassas is a licensed child care center.
Type
Licensed Child Care Center
Identifier
1058049
Capacity
142
Parent Reviews
My daughter has been attending this school since she was 6 weeks old and finishing out the summer before kindergarten. I never had major concerns about the safety of my child. Any questions I had, the director either had a quick answer or followed up with me later. My daughter has learned a lot in the 5 years she has attended. She has many friends and loves all the teachers. We'll be sad to leave for the school year but plan to come back during breaks.
We enrolled when we moved to the area in February 2020. I had dropped my children off (2yo and 6mo at the time) at a very well-reviewed in-home daycare and immediately felt uneasy, even though our previous daycare was also in-home. I spent the day researching and touring other centers in the area, quickly finding comfort and ease at Merit of Old Town. Four years later, my children are now 5.5yo in the Pre-K class and 3.5yo in the Prep class. They have met all milestones, and my daughter is incredibly prepared to enter Kindergarten this fall; all credit goes to the staff at Merit of Old Town. They provide a safe, clean, welcoming, encouraging and supportive environment for my children to succeed. The administration and staff at Merit of Old Town are excellent. They are open communicators about the curriculum, the path your child is on, how they are excelling and if any issues come up. I never have to pry for answers, they are very transparent. They also host a couple social functions throughout the year, which we love as they encourage my children to view "school" as a fun place to be and has allowed our family to connect and form friendships with other families. We cannot say enough positive things about Merit of Old Town and highly recommend if you are looking for childcare that feels like family!
I received the flyer on the graduation and it hit me how close we are to the end of the year. I feel moved at this time to thank you and your staff for our daughter's incredible experience at your school. Thank you for running such an incredible, Christian focused school. Everything always seems to run so smoothly which is a direct reflection upon you and the teachers. We will certainly miss coming to this wonderful campus next school year but I will strongly recommend you to anyone who asks my opinion.
I fell in love with Merit the first day I toured with my son! It was evident through initial conversations that the staff truly cares about each and every student. I couldn't be happier with my son's progress since he started and would recommend the Merit School to any parent!
A father's recommendation prompted us to enroll our son in the junior kindergarten program. I have many fond memories of the school and about its teachers and staff. I am fortunate to have been told about this preschool so my children can grow and learn in a positive environment.