Merit School of Gunston

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DAY CARE & EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION lorton, VA

Merit School of Gunston is a licensed facility, conveniently located off of exit 163 on I95, nestled between US Route 1 and the Lorton VRE Station. We are proud to be accredited by Cognia , the gold standard for early childhood education program accreditation.     Merit School of Gunston  is more than just a daycare center; it is your child’s home away from home.  Large, bright classrooms, award-winning books, enticing toys, arts and crafts and engaging educational activities are just the start to what this location provides.  The Merit School offers flexible care, maintains an outstanding involvement in our local community, and boasts longevity of their teachers.  Merit of Gunston exudes a warm and cozy, family friendly setting with a floor plan that provides easy access to all our classrooms.  We are excited that we are able to employ a culturally diverse, qualified, caring staff that affords an environment and experiences that propel your child to grow and learn.

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Merit School of Gunston is a Cognia Accredited School

Merit School of Gunston is proud to support our military families and partner with the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (NACCRRA). NACCRRA’s program, Child Care Aware of America works with U.S. Military members to find and afford child care that suits their unique needs. https://www.childcareaware.org/

  Thank you for everything you do for our children every day

--Kim B., parent at Merit School of Gunston