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The Merit School of Manassas (#47)

8485 Plantation Lane, Manassas, VA 201104.7· 40 reviews
licensed capacity
341
open each week
5 days

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About The Merit School of Manassas (#47)

The Merit School of Manassas (#47) is a licensed child care center in Manassas, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 341 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 3 weeks - 12 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
341 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:30am - 6pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 3 weeks - 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
CurriculumMore Story Stretchers, Count On Math
EnrichmentArt, Music, Foreign Language, P.E.
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetySecure keypad entry systems, Outdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsNACCRRA / Child Care Aware of America – military families
TransportationTransportation (to and from area public schools)
AccreditationCognia (AdvancED) accredited
MoreFounded 1980
Licensed capacity341 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Merit School of Manassas (#47) has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Merit School of Manassas (#47)

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
341 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#1107032
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1

For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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See all 17 visits
  1. Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 4, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Each report shall include the dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. The immunization record for child A and B were not signed by a physician/designee/health department. The signatures were overdue by 2 months for child A and by 1 month for child B.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical on file for child B. The physical was overdue by 2 days.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-E

      “The center's procedures for administering medication shall include duration of the parents authorization for medication, provide that it shall expire or be renewed after 10 work days. Long-term prescription drug use and over the counter medication may be allowed with written authorization from the child's physician and parent. The long term authorization form signed by the physician for medications for child C was missing the center's name as to whom the physician was granting authorization for the administration of two medications.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99. The mulch surrounding the composite climbing structure and underneath and surrounding the swings on the Pre-K playground was compacted and had degraded to soil. Soil is not an acceptable resilient surface.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-190-B

      “Program directors without management experience shall have one college course in a business-related field, 10 hours of management training, or one child care management course that satisfactorily covers the management functions of planning, budgeting, staffing and monitoring. Management experience is defined as at least six months of on the job training in an administrative position that requires supervising, orienting, training and scheduling staff. There was no information or documentation provided to show that the director ( Staff A) has management experience to include staff training and orienting.”
  3. Dec 4, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Each report shall include the dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. The immunization record for child A and B were not signed by a physician/designee/health department. The signatures were overdue by 2 months for child A and by 1 month for child B.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical on file for child B. The physical was overdue by 2 days.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-E

      “The center's procedures for administering medication shall include duration of the parents authorization for medication, provide that it shall expire or be renewed after 10 work days. Long-term prescription drug use and over the counter medication may be allowed with written authorization from the child's physician and parent. The long term authorization form signed by the physician for medications for child C was missing the center's name as to whom the physician was granting authorization for the administration of two medications.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99. The mulch surrounding the composite climbing structure and underneath and surrounding the swings on the Pre-K playground was compacted and had degraded to soil. Soil is not an acceptable resilient surface.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-190-B

      “Program directors without management experience shall have one college course in a business-related field, 10 hours of management training, or one child care management course that satisfactorily covers the management functions of planning, budgeting, staffing and monitoring. Management experience is defined as at least six months of on the job training in an administrative position that requires supervising, orienting, training and scheduling staff. There was no information or documentation provided to show that the director ( Staff A) has management experience to include staff training and orienting.”
  4. Apr 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “A written care plan is required from a physician for each child with a diagnosed food allergy. There was no written care plan from a physician for child #1's food allergy,”
  8. Feb 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on interviews, it was determined that staff A did not have a file on site.”
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Oct 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on interviews, it was determined that staff A did not have a file on site.”
  2. Apr 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about The Merit School of Manassas (#47)

Is The Merit School of Manassas (#47) licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was The Merit School of Manassas (#47) last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on February 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Merit School of Manassas (#47) had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can The Merit School of Manassas (#47) care for?

341, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does The Merit School of Manassas (#47) accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are The Merit School of Manassas (#47)'s hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Merit School of Manassas (#47) cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 369-7942 to ask.

What is The Merit School of Manassas (#47)'s phone number?

(703) 369-7942.

Where is The Merit School of Manassas (#47)?

8485 Plantation Lane, Manassas, VA 20110. The nearest other daycare we list is Greater Mount Calvary Christian Church, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).