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.:
% 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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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
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Location
Miles
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(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
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Top 50%10
12109 Aden Rd
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(703) 594-2161
Nokesville, VA 20181
(703) 594-2161
9211.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 855 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
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12375 Aden Road
Nokesville, VA 20181
(571) 781-3040
Nokesville, VA 20181
(571) 781-3040
9211.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 1,202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7389 Academic Avenue
Nokesville, VA 20181
(540) 422-7570
Nokesville, VA 20181
(540) 422-7570
9212 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7403 Academic Avenue
Nokesville, VA 20181
(540) 422-7330
Nokesville, VA 20181
(540) 422-7330
9212 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,175 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
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Nokesville, VA 20181
(703) 594-3020
Nokesville, VA 20181
(703) 594-3020
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