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Merit School Learning Center at Kirkpatrick childcare preschool early learning daycare private school in Aldie VA

Merit School Learning Center at Kirkpatrick

Address:25375 Supreme DrAldie, VA, 20105

Ages: 3 weeks - 12 years

Hours: 6:30am - 6pm

Phone: (703) 957-3484

Email: kirkpatrick@meritschools.com

COGNIA accredited Accredited by COGNIA
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Merit School Learning Center at Kirkpatrick provides caring, quality daycare and private school in Aldie VA. We are located in the Kirkpatrick Farms development off Braddock Road in Loudoun County. A Model School, we provide infant through school age care as well as full-day private kindergarten. Our talented teachers provide the highest-quality curriculum. We are proud to be one of two schools in Virginia that is STEM certified (science, technology, engineering, and math), and fully accredited by Cognia, the gold standard for early childhood education program accreditation.

In addition, children experience large, bright classrooms, award-winning books, enticing toys, arts and crafts, and engaging educational activities. Nutritious USDA-approved meals are included* at no extra cost. Summer camp programs and transportation to and from school are also available. When you walk into our school, you will be welcomed into the Merit School family by highly-trained and caring childcare professionals who make learning fun and exciting.

We are proud to announce that we have been awarded the Breastfeeding Friendly Center Award! This means that we fully support breastfeeding and have a designated room for all our nursing mothers. We want to ensure that you and your little ones feel comfortable and welcome at our center.

The Private Kindergarten Program at Kirkpatrick Farms

Our kindergarten program is an accelerated program with a strong focus in reading and writing that will ensure children have a strong foundation for future learning. Unique to our program is the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum that is integrated into a traditional kindergarten classroom; children are introduced every day to STEM and are challenged to use concepts taught to construct objects that will be used to solve a problem.

This program appreciates the natural learning process of children and incorporates teaching methods that recognize and respects the way children learn best. Children have a natural curiosity and desire to construct things. Through exploration, and consistent, meaningful interaction with their teacher, children construct a deeper understanding of their world and how it exists through hands on projects and lessons.

Our Team

Farida Mohamed, MA/Education, MA/Business Administration, Director

Director
Farida Mohamed, MA/Education, MA/Business Administration
About Me

I am Farida Mohamed, and I would like to introduce myself as your Director. I have ten years of work experience in early childhood education.   I received a master’s degree in Education from Helwan University in Cairo and a Master of Science in Business Administration with a Concentration in Hospitality and tourism Management (MSBA-HTM) from Virginia Tech. I was a Graduate Program Coordinator at Virginia Tech and a High School Teacher. I am originally from Egypt, have been married for ten years, and have three children. I enjoy traveling, shopping, and spending time with my children.

I chose to work in early childhood education because I have always enjoyed working with children. My favorite part of the day is seeing a child smile or learn a new skill. I believe that children are our future, and every child deserves the best start in life. Working in child care is an excellent way to make a genuine difference in the world while providing children with the fundamental skills they need to grow and succeed.

Abeer Sacla

Assistant Director
Abeer Sacla

Erin Kruppenbacker

District Director
Erin Kruppenbacker, BA/Early Childhood Education

For Military Families

NACCRRA ChildCare Aware affiliated ChildCare Aware / NACCRRA

Merit School Learning Center at Kirkpatrick 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.

Features At This Facility

A developmentally appropriate curriculum
A literacy-enriched learning environment
Age-appropriate outdoor playgrounds
Field trips
Garden
Hot, nutritious meals and snacks
Secure keypad entry systems
Swimming Pool
Transportation to and from area public schools
Winter, Spring, and Summer Camps

* Meals / snacks are not included for children with food allergies. This is the safest approach. Meal / snack exclusions do not affect tuition costs.

Programs Offered

Childcare

Baby Steps: Infant Daycare
Toddler Explorers: Toddler Daycare
Preschool Explorers
PREP – Preschool Readiness Enrichment
Junior Kindergarten
Youth Zone – Before and After School Care
Summer Camp

Private School

Kindergarten

Schools Serviced

Arcola Elementary
Buffalo Trail Elementary
Goshen Post Elementary
Hovatter Elementary
Liberty Elementary
Lunsford Middle School
Mercer Middle School
Middleburg Charter School
Pinebrook Elementary

NOTE: The Schools Serviced are subject to change based on number of students enrolled from each public school.

Highly recommend Merit School! We have been so happy with all of the teachers for many years and the effort, care they show and kindness to our kids everyday does not go unnoticed. The staff goes above and beyond to plan extra events and activities for our kids (during the school year and for summer camps). Our kids enjoy going to school every day. The facility is clean, safe, well maintained and we have been extremely pleased with our experience.

- E Williams, parent at Merit School Learning Center Kirkpatrick

Merit School is amazing! My daughter (3 years old) and son (1 year old) attend and love their teachers and the classrooms. It is a very welcoming environment with kind and caring teachers. My kids love the daily activities and we get updates in the app throughout the day. The teachers and center staff help my kids feel comfortable and thrive at daycare. This is especially important after we had a bad experience at a different local daycare. I so appreciate Merit and all they do for the kids in their care! I highly recommend this center for anyone looking for daycare for their children in the Aldie/South Riding area.

- Hillary C., parent at Merit School Learning Center Kirkpatrick

We love the staff and care that Merit School Learning Center provides. Such a warm and welcoming place for our child to go and everyone is super friendly. They are really great at creating fun activities for the children at a reasonable price.

- Michael D., parent at Merit School Learning Center


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