Falls Church Merrifield Preschool

4.2(32 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Falls Church, VA

About Falls Church Merrifield Preschool

Falls Church Merrifield Preschool is a full-time preschool near the Mosaic District, at 8111 Gatehouse Road, Suite 120, for children from 16 months to kindergarten entry. Elena Miller founded and runs it, with a classical European education approach that borrows from Vygotsky, Waldorf and Montessori, and the materials are Montessori-inspired. Programs are a toddler program, a preschool program for ages 3 to 4 and a Pre-K and Junior K class for ages 4 and up. English is the language of instruction, with Russian and French woven in and a mostly bilingual staff, and art and music are part of the regular curriculum. It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM, and serves a continental breakfast, a catered hot lunch and an afternoon snack. Tours are by appointment. Rated 4.2 from 32 Google reviews, 25 of them five stars and 6 one star.

What reviewers mention: cleanliness (5), spacious playgrounds (3), daycare (3), teacher care (3), learning environment (3), literacy support (2), kindergarten preparation (2), individual approach (2), covered playgrounds (2), hygiene habits (2)

Services and details

  • Preschool program

    Yes

  • Pre-K class

    Yes

  • Infants and toddlers

    Yes

  • Early drop-off or late pickup

    Yes

  • Enrichment programs

    Yes

  • Meals provided

    Yes

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

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Questions parents ask about Falls Church Merrifield Preschool

What ages does Falls Church Merrifield Preschool serve?

Falls Church Merrifield Preschool 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 Falls Church Merrifield Preschool cost?

Falls Church Merrifield Preschool does not publish its tuition online. Call (703) 608-2128 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does Falls Church Merrifield Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Falls Church Merrifield Preschool has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (703) 608-2128 to ask. Virginia's Child Care Subsidy Program only pays providers that take part in it, and many localities keep a waitlist.

What are Falls Church Merrifield Preschool's hours?

Falls Church Merrifield Preschool offers early drop-off or late pickup.

Are meals included at Falls Church Merrifield Preschool?

Yes. Falls Church Merrifield Preschool provides meals or snacks.

What teaching approach does Falls Church Merrifield Preschool use?

Falls Church Merrifield Preschool offers enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.

Is Falls Church Merrifield Preschool licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up Falls Church Merrifield Preschool 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 Falls Church Merrifield Preschool and how do I contact it?

Falls Church Merrifield Preschool is at 8111 Gatehouse Rd #120, Falls Church, VA 22042. Its phone number is (703) 608-2128. It has a 4.2-star rating from 32 Google reviews.

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