School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-5
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1991
Student Body
Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 31%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Camille Coleman
School Notes
- Merrifield Child Development Academy has been operating since 1991. We are conveniently located in Falls Church near the Dunn-Loring Metro.
- The Academy provides stimulating and rewarding learning experiences for a diverse group of children whose ages range from 16 months to 5 years old.
- We also provide before and after school care for children 6 years old to 10 years old.
- We strive to provide parents with peace of mind by welcome their children to a place that offers a high quality education program with competitive tuition costs.
- We are an Approved Provider Office for Children's Child Care Assistance and Referral (CCAR) Program. This program shares resources and makes referrals to families to our academy and other centers in Fairfax county.
- CCAR also provides financial assistance for child care to eligible Fairfax County families and support to Approved Providers.
- Our philosophy at Merrifield Child Development Academy is to develop a child`s social, emotional, and physical development.
- In addition, we focus on intellectual growth, early literacy, language skills, and creativity by using a variety of hands-on strategies, resources and techniques, so that children become positive young thinkers.
- Our mission is to provide a high quality preschool education program where children engage in meaningful learning and play!.
- Merrifield Child Development Academy has been operating since 1991. We are conveniently located in Falls Church near the Dunn-Loring Metro.
- The Academy provides stimulating and rewarding learning experiences for a diverse group of children whose ages range from 16 months to 5 years old.
- We also provide before and after school care for children 6 years old to 10 years old.
- We strive to provide parents with peace of mind by welcome their children to a place that offers a high quality education program with competitive tuition costs.
- We are an Approved Provider Office for Children's Child Care Assistance and Referral (CCAR) Program. This program shares resources and makes referrals to families to our academy and other centers in Fairfax county.
- CCAR also provides financial assistance for child care to eligible Fairfax County families and support to Approved Providers.
- Our philosophy at Merrifield Child Development Academy is to develop a child`s social, emotional, and physical development.
- In addition, we focus on intellectual growth, early literacy, language skills, and creativity by using a variety of hands-on strategies, resources and techniques, so that children become positive young thinkers.
- Our mission is to provide a high quality preschool education program where children engage in meaningful learning and play!.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Merrifield Child Development Academy cost?
Merrifield Child Development Academy's tuition is approximately $400 for summer students.
When is the application deadline for Merrifield Child Development Academy?
The application deadline for Merrifield Child Development Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Merrifield Child Development Academy is Trinity Academy Meadow View (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori School Of Cedar Lane (1.1 miles away)
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Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 97 students
Montessori School
3035 Cedar Ln
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 560-4379
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 206 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 14
2853 Meadow View Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 876-1920
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 66 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School
2455 Gallows Rd
Dunn Loring, VA 22027
(703) 573-7800
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students
Christian
8800 Arlington Blvd
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 573-7221
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 79 students
Montessori School
8530 Amanda Pl
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 992-9924
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 206 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 14
2853 Meadow View Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 876-1920
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students
Christian
8800 Arlington Blvd
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 573-7221
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 55 students
Sports: 4
Islamic
8900 Lee Hwy
Fairfax, VA 22031
(571) 242-6250
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
8200 Bell Lane
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 854-1640
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 22
9431 Silver King Court
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 691-3040
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 206 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 14
2853 Meadow View Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 876-1920
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students
Christian
8800 Arlington Blvd
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 573-7221
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-6
7506 St. Phillips Ct.
Falls Church, VA 22042
(202) 492-2282
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 55 students
Sports: 4
Islamic
8900 Lee Hwy
Fairfax, VA 22031
(571) 242-6250
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
8200 Bell Lane
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 854-1640
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 97 students
Montessori School
3035 Cedar Ln
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 560-4379
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 66 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School
2455 Gallows Rd
Dunn Loring, VA 22027
(703) 573-7800
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students
Christian
8800 Arlington Blvd
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 573-7221
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 79 students
Montessori School
8530 Amanda Pl
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 992-9924
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
8200 Bell Lane
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 854-1640
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3020 Gallows Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 204-8100
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 204-8100
0.2 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 991 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Stenwood Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2620 Gallows Rd
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 208-7600
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 208-7600
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 538 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Pine Spring Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7607 Willow Ln
Falls Church, VA 22042
(571) 226-4400
Falls Church, VA 22042
(571) 226-4400
1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 607 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Fairhill Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3001 Chichester Ln
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 208-8100
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 208-8100
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 566 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Falls Church High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7521 Jaguar Trail
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-4000
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-4000
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,170 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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