Merit School of Gunston

4.2(24 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Lorton, VA

About Merit School of Gunston

The Merit School of Gunston is a child care and preschool in Lorton, near Exit 163 on I-95 between the Lorton VRE Station and US Route 1. It cares for children from 3 weeks to 12 years and is open 6:30am to 6:30pm. Programs include Baby Steps for infants, Toddler Explorers, Preschool Explorers, the PREP preschool readiness enrichment program for three and four year olds, a Montessori program for ages 3 to 5, and Junior Kindergarten for four and five year olds who miss the public school September cutoff. Preschool work includes STEM learning, and infants are introduced to American Sign Language and baby yoga. USDA approved meals are included at no extra cost, except for children with food allergies. Before and after school care and a summer camp are offered, and the school is accredited by Cognia. Rated 4.2 from 24 Google reviews, 18 of them five stars.

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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 Gunston

What ages does Merit School of Gunston serve?

Merit School of Gunston 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 Gunston cost?

Merit School of Gunston does not publish its tuition online. Call (703) 550-2102 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does Merit School of Gunston accept child care subsidies?

Merit School of Gunston has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (703) 550-2102 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 Gunston's hours?

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

Are meals included at Merit School of Gunston?

Yes. Merit School of Gunston provides meals or snacks.

Does Merit School of Gunston run a summer camp?

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

What teaching approach does Merit School of Gunston use?

Merit School of Gunston 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 Gunston accredited?

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

Is Merit School of Gunston licensed?

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

Merit School of Gunston is at 7752 Gunston Plz, Lorton, VA 22079. Its phone number is (703) 550-2102. It has a 4.2-star rating from 24 Google reviews.

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