Merit School of Cloverdale

4.6(52 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Dale City, VA

About Merit School of Cloverdale

The Merit School of Cloverdale in Dale City has served Virginia communities since 1980 and offers care from infancy through school age. Programs include Baby Steps for infants, Toddler Explorers, Preschool Explorers, a PREP readiness program for ages 3 to 4, Junior Kindergarten for ages 4 to 5, and Montessori for ages 3 to 5. STEM learning is built into the preschool program, and babies are introduced to American Sign Language and baby yoga. Before and after school care and a summer camp are available, with transportation to area public schools. USDA approved meals are included at no extra cost, and the school is accredited by NAEYC and Cognia. Rated 4.6 from 52 Google reviews, 45 of them five stars.

What reviewers mention: safe environment (11), dedicated staff (6), first time mom worries (4), loving staff (4), caring teachers (3), infant room (2), kindergarten readiness (2), preschool level education (2), staff communication (2), research (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

  • States an accreditation

    Yes

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

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Questions parents ask about Merit School of Cloverdale

What ages does Merit School of Cloverdale serve?

Merit School of Cloverdale 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 Cloverdale cost?

Merit School of Cloverdale does not publish its tuition online. Call (703) 590-4343 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does Merit School of Cloverdale accept child care subsidies?

Merit School of Cloverdale has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (703) 590-4343 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 Cloverdale's hours?

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

Are meals included at Merit School of Cloverdale?

Yes. Merit School of Cloverdale provides meals or snacks.

Does Merit School of Cloverdale run a summer camp?

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

What teaching approach does Merit School of Cloverdale use?

Merit School of Cloverdale 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 Cloverdale accredited?

Merit School of Cloverdale states an accreditation on its website. Ask the school which organization accredits it and when the accreditation was last renewed.

Is Merit School of Cloverdale licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up Merit School of Cloverdale 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 Cloverdale and how do I contact it?

Merit School of Cloverdale is at 3498 Cranmer Mews, Dale City, VA 22193. Its phone number is (703) 590-4343. It has a 4.6-star rating from 52 Google reviews.

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