At Merit School Of Stafford, Our half-day Preschool and Jr.
Kindergarten programs are designed to develop the young child’s awareness of stories, words, rhymes, letters, listening and beginning handwriting skills, as well as confidence, independence and inquisitiveness about learning.
Our full-day kindergarten program strives to develop each child into a reader and writer, confident in these skills, as well as beginning math, social studies, and science concepts.
Kindergarten students are evaluated using the PALS screening in the fall, winter and spring.
Grades: PK-12 | 326 students15.5 miles 10800 Academy Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22408 (540) 898-0020
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5.00 out of 5(4 reviews)
58/23/2024
My son and I have had a wonderful experience at The Merit School of Stafford. The staff is professional, attentive, kind, and very involved with each student's development. It's clear they care about the success of their students on a personal level and go above and beyond to ensure progression. The small class sizes allow for each child to have individual attention from their teachers to work with them on one. My son enjoys the music and language specials and has a great time in the after-school programs. The campus is beautiful, clean, and secure. I'm so proud to be a part of The Merit School of Stafford family and highly recommend this school.
- Posted by Parent - Amanda B
56/26/2021
Merit is pretty good. I was only there for the summer camp, but it was pretty fun. There are nice children except for a few, we did a lot of arts and crafts but one of the downsides were the teachers yelled a lot and were very harsh and discriminated against children who weren't their favorites. We go on numerous field trips and have amazing food and the summer camp has a cooking club if you're into that. And there is a pool with a water slide. I'd recommend it. Food: 4/5 Staff: 2/5 activities: 4/5
- Posted by Student/Alumni - anonymous
53/10/2018
I have a son that has been at the Parkway Blvd. location for kindergarten and 1st grade. We are over the moon with the education he is receiving here. I am certain that the quality of the education he is getting far surpasses any Stafford County Elementary School. I come from a back ground in K-5 education, and the curriculum here is impressive and the teachers are loving what they do. K-5 is a must here with before and after care available. Students go on numerous field trips and have opportunities for learning beyond what you can imagine.
- Posted by Parent - kbm
55/17/2016
We love the Merit School of Stafford on Pkwy Blvd. We have a private school kindergartener and 1st grader mid-way through the year already and couldn't be happier. Well worth the tuition to get small class sizes (only 9 kids in 1st grade class, and 17 in kindergarten), and an amazing facility with top of the line support from the director and staff. Teachers are great and kids are doing well. They test using PALS which is same as public school, so we are confident our kids are getting same or better than what the nearby public schools offer. Highly recommend to anyone considering this great school.
- Posted by Parent - kimbe
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