The Merit School Learning at The Glen

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Welcome to The Merit School, a leader in the early childhood education field for more than 49 years. The Merit School Learning Center is located on the Prince William Parkway near Old Bridge Road in Lake Ridge, Virginia. We are proud to be accredited by Cognia, the gold standard for early childhood education program accreditation. The Merit School Learning Center is a Model School specializing in infant through school age care, including a Spanish-Immersion Montessori Program and full-day Kindergarten. The Merit School Learning Center provides the highest-quality curriculum delivered by our most talented teachers. In addition, children experience large, bright classrooms, award-winning books, enticing toys, arts and crafts, and engaging educational activities. When you walk into our school, you will be welcomed into the Merit School family of highly-trained and caring childcare professionals who make learning fun and exciting.

Meet our Academic Enrichment Specialist, Mrs. Alli Schmidt!

SOME OF OUR FEATURES INCLUDE:
A developmentally appropriate curriculum
A literacy-enriched learning environment
Age-appropriate outdoor playgrounds
Field trips
Garden
Heated Infant Room Floors
Math, Art, Music, Foreign Language
Secure keypad entry systems
Swimming Pool
Transportation to and from area public schools
Winter, Spring and Summer Camps

Merit School Learning Center at The Glen is proud to support our military families and partner with the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (NACCRRA). NACCRRA’s program, Child Care Aware of America works with U.S. Military members to find and afford child care that suits their unique needs.

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Baby Steps and Toddler Explorers
Preschool Explorers
Stepping Stones Montessori for Two and Three Year Olds
Preschool Readiness Enrichment For Three and Four Year Olds
Montessori Programs for Three to Five Year Olds
Junior Kindergarten
Before/After School Care
Summer Camp
Kindergarten Program

SCHOOLS SERVED
Marshall Elementary
Penn Elementary
Springwoods Elementary
Westridge Elementary

Child Ages:

3 years - 12 years

Licenses & Accreditations:

Virginia Department of Social Services

Preschool:

Yes

Hours of Operation:

6:30 am - 6:00 pm