The Merit School of Stafford

Openings Now Stafford Private School Grade K-5 Claimed 5.0 Updated May 2026

Open today 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM

The Merit School of Stafford provides caring, quality private school (Kindergarten through 8th Grade) with before-school and after-school daycare in 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 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!

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Openings Now

The Merit School of Stafford is now enrolling for one or more spaces.

Location Info

1001 Parkway Blvd

Stafford, VA 22554

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

Financial Aid

  • Free Meals
  • Sibling Discount
  • Subsidies & Vouchers

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location Details

  • Offers camp programs.
  • Offers classes for kids.
  • Has a kindergarten program.
  • 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

Private Kindergarten

Kindergarten Grade K
  • 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

Licensing

The Merit School of Stafford is a grade school. K-12 programs at schools are not considered child care and are generally exempt from child care licensing.

The licensing information listed below pertains only to child care programs offered at this facility, which may include preschool, extended care, or care for children below the age of 5.

Type

Licensed Child Care Center

Identifier

1107431

Capacity

312

Last retrieved 06/06/25. More information about licensed providers in VA can be found at Virginia Department of Social Services.

Parent Reviews

5.0 (5 Reviews)
Mandy B.

Alyssa H.

Parent

The Grant Family

Parent

The Merit School of Stafford is just amazing. I wish I could keep my son there throughout! Mrs. Goodwin is amazing, her heart is definitely in it for the well being of the kiddos! I am grateful for the opportunity my son had in attending this school. I am very pleased with all he has learned and gained.