Daycares with Transportation near Clifton, VA

Infants

In our Infant program, we focus on keeping each baby happy, comfortable, and eager to explore their classroom. Teachers use positive interactions to support each baby’s mental, physical, and social development in a safe, nurturing environment. We follow babies’ cues and provide individualized schedules. Our Baby Sign Language program helps teachers connect with infants, building trust and supporting early language skills. Families stay connected with daily updates and photos through our Links 2 Home app.

Beginners

In our Beginner program for ages 2–3, children build confidence and independence through self-help skills like dressing themselves and washing their hands. Teachers support big emotions and encourage curiosity with hands-on activities. Our Links to Learning curriculum builds vocabulary, introduces early math concepts, and helps children begin to use simple reasoning. Spanish is gently introduced, enriching their learning environment.

Infant Daycare

Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.

School Age Before and After Care

Before and after school program focused on the developmental areas of: creative expression, community, literacy, inquiry-based learning, character development, and executive function. Daily routine includes: time for puzzles and games, science, math and construction, library, and creative arts. Teachers will also provide help with homework. Your child will have the opportunity to start clubs, create projects, and become a junior leader. Program provides daily physical activity and snacks. Elementary schools bussed to: Floris, Coates, Oak Hill, Fox Mill, Crossfield, McNair, Navy and St. Veronica

Preschool Program

Hands-on preschool program with a strong focus on school readiness. Children are encouraged to think independently and express their individuality. Your child’s day is filled with creating, experimenting, and imaginary play. Curriculum includes: math, science, language, and spanish. Children begin to expand social skills and build friendships.

Infant Daycare

Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.

Kindergarten

Our teachers use engaging programs and activities that promote social, emotional, physical, cognitive, creative and character development so your child is prepared to take on elementary school and beyond.

Before & After School Care

Our after school program is designed to nurture Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts® in children ages 5 through 12. Your child can relax, make friends, get homework help and continue to learn while having fun as they explore creative expression, sports, technology, drama, music, games and more.

Bumblebees Classroom

Stream Curriculum Daycares Toddler 1 Care

Caterpillars Classroom

Stream Curriculum Daycares Infant care

iCode School Year Day Camp & Break Camp

iCode Clifton provides care for teacher workdays, holidays and break camps. Various STEM related programs ranging from game design, coding, robotics, and computational logic. Programs are age and ability specific.

iCode After School

iCode transports your child from your child's school and offers after school homework assistance, STEM classes, and participation in our award winning VEX Robotics program.

School-Age Childcare Program

Our School-Age program provides a reliable, engaging space for children before and after school. We offer homework assistance, creative enrichment, and plenty of outdoor recreation. It’s a supportive social environment that keeps students active and motivated once their regular school day ends.

Winter Break Camp

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

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!

School-Age Childcare Program

School-Age Childcare Program

Our preschool program offers a safe and nurturing environment where children learn through play, stories, arts and crafts, music, and fun activities. We help children build social, communication, and early learning skills while preparing them for kindergarten.

School-Age Childcare Program

School-Age Childcare Program

Provides convenient before- and after-school care alongside full-day summer camps. Students enjoy dedicated study areas with homework assistance, organized group activities, outdoor sports, and fun educational projects in a safe setting.

Summer Camp

Join us for exciting themed weeks exploring the Arts, Humanities, and Science all while making fun summertime memories!

Before & After School Programs