Merit School at The Castle

4.2(22 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Fredericksburg, VA

About Merit School at The Castle

Merit School at The Castle serves Fredericksburg families in the Chancellorsville, Ashby Woods, Eagle Village and Bellvue areas, caring for children from 3 weeks to 12 years between 6:30am and 6pm. Infant, toddler and preschool classrooms lead to the PREP readiness program for ages 3 to 4, Junior Kindergarten for ages 4 to 5, and a Montessori program for ages 3 to 5. Infants learn basic American Sign Language and elements of baby yoga, and the preschool program includes STEM learning. Before and after school care and a summer camp are offered, and children use a swimming pool. Meals and snacks are included at no extra cost, except for children with food allergies. Accredited by Cognia, the school also supports military families. Rated 4.2 from 22 Google reviews, 17 of them five stars and 3 one star.

What reviewers mention: daycare (6), caring staff (4), staff (4), teachers (3), classroom (2), communication (2), well being (2), assistant director (2), understanding (2), heart (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 at The Castle

What ages does Merit School at The Castle serve?

Merit School at The Castle 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 at The Castle cost?

Merit School at The Castle does not publish its tuition online. Call (540) 786-2434 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does Merit School at The Castle accept child care subsidies?

Merit School at The Castle has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (540) 786-2434 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 at The Castle's hours?

Merit School at The Castle offers early drop-off or late pickup.

Are meals included at Merit School at The Castle?

Yes. Merit School at The Castle provides meals or snacks.

Does Merit School at The Castle run a summer camp?

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

What teaching approach does Merit School at The Castle use?

Merit School at The Castle 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 at The Castle accredited?

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

Is Merit School at The Castle licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up Merit School at The Castle 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 at The Castle and how do I contact it?

Merit School at The Castle is at 6306 Old Plank Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22407. Its phone number is (540) 786-2434. It has a 4.2-star rating from 22 Google reviews.

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