Daycares with Transportation near Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA

Toddler Explorers

The Toddler Explorers program is offered for one year old's when they are mobile and ready for a classroom experience. In small primary care groups, our responsive teachers nurture and guide toddlers as they develop a sense of self in a safe and loving learning environment.

Junior Kindergarten

Our Junior Kindergarten Program is a school readiness program designed to meet the needs of students during the year before kindergarten. Junior Kindergarten is taught using inquiry-based teaching methods to prepare children for future success in school. Our Junior Kindergarten students arrive on the threshold of kindergarten fully prepared for their school career.

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.

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.

Daycare with Transportation Program

Before and After Care Program

Preschool Explorers

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.

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!

Baby Steps

The Baby Steps program focuses on the growth and development of infants through nurturing and individualized care. It fosters language development and trust between infants and caregivers with activities like singing, reading, and playing. The program emphasizes real-time communication with parents and uses a literacy-rich curriculum to support infants' social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.

Preschool Readiness Enrichment Program (PREP)

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.

Toddler Explorers

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 Readiness Enrichment Program (PREP)

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.

Toddler Explorers

The Toddler Explorers program is offered for one year old's when they are mobile and ready for a classroom experience. In small primary care groups, our responsive teachers nurture and guide toddlers as they develop a sense of self in a safe and loving learning environment.

Preschool Explorers

The Preschool Explorers program for two-year-old children provides an introduction to the preschool environment. Learning is guided by the emerging interests of your child and is built on their natural desire to discover and celebrate their budding independence.

Preschool Readiness Enrichment Program (PREP)

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.

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!

Cleremont Academy

Daycare with Transportation Program

Infant Care Program

Preschool Explorers

When your toddler comes to Minnieland, he or she will have many opportunities with which to be engaged. When you visit an Explorers classroom you will see preschoolers painting at an easel, creating a collage at the art table, singing and playing rhythm instruments, building with blocks, stringing beads, playing in the home living area, scooping and pouring at the sensory table as well as interacting with puppets and books in the library. Your child will enjoy the fresh air and exercise in our extraordinary outside learning environments. The student’s actions and ideas generate the weekly activity plans, which enhance the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of each child. Our teachers design exciting group lesson plans and add theme-related objects to enrich the environment.

Preschool Readiness Enrichment Program (PREP)

Our Preschool Readiness Enrichment Program, or PREP, will transition your three year old from a traditional early preschool experience to school readiness. Your child will be guided with inquiry-based learning techniques, so that he or she not only understands the questions, but also learns how to find the answers. Our PREP students learn to use technology as a resource tool as they participate in problem solving activities reinforcing their understanding of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Your child will be exposed to Spanish as the language is incorporated throughout the day in songs and games to train the ear and the brain for additional language learning. Our social and emotional learning time will prepare your child to negotiate the larger group and class sizes later experienced in the kindergarten classroom.

School Age Program

Our before & after school program is offered for children ages 5-12 on regular school days. We also offer full-day programs for all out of school days and camps during school breaks, including Winter Break, Spring Break and Summer Camp.

Private Kindergarten

Our full day, in-person Kindergarten program is here to prepare your child developmentally and socially for 1st grade!

School Age Program

Our before & after school program is offered for children ages 5-12 on regular school days. We also offer full-day programs for all out of school days and camps during school breaks, including Winter Break, Spring Break and Summer Camp.

Flexible Care

With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.

Drop-In Care

At Childtime, our Drop-In Care program gives you the freedom to purchase child care days in advance. This allows you to use them when you need them—all year long! As a parent, you’ll appreciate the reliability and flexibility while your child enjoys our proven early education curriculum in a safe, secure, fun environment. Our prepaid cards come in five-day increments and are good for one full year. Just call 48 hours in advance to reserve your spot.

Wondercamp

An action-packed summer for children (ages 2 to 12). Our exciting Wonder Weeks include topics and activities designed to spark curiosity and imagination. We serve healthy food, play outside daily, and take field trips too! Parents will love our app with live streaming video and photo highlights.

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.

School-Age Childcare Program

Drop-In Care Program

School Agers

A safe and supportive environment where school-age children can relax, learn, and grow. We provide homework support, creative activities, outdoor play, social development, and healthy routines that encourage confidence, responsibility, and positive peer interaction.

Drop-In Care Program

Family Home Care

With this program, we provide day, evening care, and same day drop off. Call for pricing. We work with your schedule. For a limited time, we offer 1 week free. Schedule at 540-734-6019. Very reasonable rates. Customized food menu. Military families are welcomed.

Day Camp

Have fun in the sun. We provide STEAM program, along with academics. We are accepting applications now. Reserve your space. 540-734-6019 Spaces fill up fast. https://novanightcare.org. Space is limited.