Merit School of Arlington

3.9(25 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Arlington, VA

About Merit School of Arlington

The Merit School of Arlington has served Virginia communities since 1980 and offers infant and toddler care, preschool, junior kindergarten, Montessori, and before and after school programs in Arlington. Age groups run from Baby Steps infant care through Toddler Explorers and Preschool Explorers, then the PREP enrichment program for three and four year olds and Junior Kindergarten for four and five year olds who miss the September school cutoff, plus a Montessori program for ages three to five. The kindergarten readiness program includes STEM learning, and infants are introduced to American Sign Language and baby yoga. Nutritious USDA-approved meals are included at no extra cost, though not for children with food allergies. Summer camp features activities like swimming and field trips. Rated 3.9 from 25 Google reviews, 17 of them five stars and 6 of them one star.

What reviewers mention: petting zoo (3), loving teachers (3), loving staff (3), infant room (2), caregivers (2), safe environment (2), trunk or treat (2), turnover (2), festival (2), music (2)

Services and details

  • Preschool program

    Yes

  • Pre-K class

    Yes

  • Infants and toddlers

    Yes

  • Early drop-off or late pickup

    Yes

  • Montessori

    Yes

  • STEM or STEAM

    Yes

  • Enrichment programs

    Yes

  • Meals provided

    Yes

  • Summer camp

    Yes

No information yet on accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, waitlist, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.

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Questions parents ask about Merit School of Arlington

What ages does Merit School of Arlington serve?

Merit School of Arlington takes infants and toddlers, preschool-age children and a pre-K class. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.

How much does Merit School of Arlington cost?

Merit School of Arlington does not publish its tuition online. Call (571) 257-7660 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does Merit School of Arlington accept child care subsidies?

Merit School of Arlington has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (571) 257-7660 to ask. Virginia's Child Care Subsidy Program only pays providers that take part in it, and many localities keep a waitlist.

What are Merit School of Arlington's hours?

Merit School of Arlington offers early drop-off or late pickup.

Are meals included at Merit School of Arlington?

Yes. Merit School of Arlington provides meals or snacks.

Does Merit School of Arlington run a summer camp?

Yes. Merit School of Arlington runs a summer camp. Ask about dates, ages and whether current students get first choice of spots.

What teaching approach does Merit School of Arlington use?

Merit School of Arlington offers the Montessori method, a STEM or STEAM focus and enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.

Is Merit School of Arlington licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up Merit School of Arlington in the Virginia Department of Education's Search for Child Care tool (linked from childcare.virginia.gov) to see its license or exemption and its inspection reports.

Where is Merit School of Arlington and how do I contact it?

Merit School of Arlington is at 2201 N Pershing Dr Suite K, Arlington, VA 22201. Its phone number is (571) 257-7660. It has a 3.9-star rating from 25 Google reviews.

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