Cognia-accredited school with a Montessori program offering classes for infants to school-age children, plus summer camps.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Merit School Learning Center at The Glen ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1972
Student Body
Total Students
83 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
67%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Knowledge, Character, Achievement
- Since 1972, The Merit School has provided quality childcare in the Woodbridge, VA area in a safe, clean, friendly, and loving atmosphere. More than just a day care center, The Merit School starts your child down the path to learning with educational programs designed to meet each child`s individual needs. Accepting infants through school age children.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Merit School Learning Center at The Glen?
The application deadline for Merit School Learning Center at The Glen is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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