Merit School of Stafford Lakes

4.0(25 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Fredericksburg, VA

About Merit School of Stafford Lakes

Fredericksburg families can enroll children from 3 weeks old through school age at Merit School of Stafford Lakes, part of a Virginia school group that has operated since 1980. Classrooms step up by age: Baby Steps for infants, Toddler Explorers for ages 1 to 2, Preschool Explorers for 2 to 3, the PREP readiness program for 3 to 4, Junior Kindergarten for 4 to 5 and a Montessori program for ages 3 to 5. Infants are introduced to basic American Sign Language and elements of baby yoga, and the preschool years include STEM learning. Before and after school care, a summer camp with swimming and field trips, and transportation to area public schools round out the offering. Hours run from 6am to 6pm. USDA-approved meals are included at no extra cost, except for children with food allergies. The school is accredited by Cognia. Rated 4 from 25 Google reviews, 18 of them five stars and 5 one star.

What reviewers mention: nurturing environment (5), loving staff (4), summer camp (4), sweet teachers (3), fun days (3), field trips (2), outdoor play (2), pool (2), social skills (2), learning experience (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 Stafford Lakes

What ages does Merit School of Stafford Lakes serve?

Merit School of Stafford Lakes 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 Stafford Lakes cost?

Merit School of Stafford Lakes does not publish its tuition online. Call (540) 286-3655 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does Merit School of Stafford Lakes accept child care subsidies?

Merit School of Stafford Lakes has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (540) 286-3655 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 Stafford Lakes's hours?

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

Are meals included at Merit School of Stafford Lakes?

Yes. Merit School of Stafford Lakes provides meals or snacks.

Does Merit School of Stafford Lakes run a summer camp?

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

What teaching approach does Merit School of Stafford Lakes use?

Merit School of Stafford Lakes 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 Stafford Lakes accredited?

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

Is Merit School of Stafford Lakes licensed?

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

Merit School of Stafford Lakes is at 251 University Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22406. Its phone number is (540) 286-3655. It has a 4.0-star rating from 25 Google reviews.

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