Admissions (703) 583-6158

Daycare in Stafford VA at Doc Stone

Merit School of Doc Stone childcare preschool early learning daycare in Stafford private school VA

Merit School of Doc Stone

Address:95 Dunn DriveStafford, VA, 22556

Ages: 3 weeks - 12 years

Hours: 6:30am - 6pm

Phone: (540) 628-4999

Email: docstone@meritschools.com

COGNIA accredited Accredited by COGNIA
Merit School Doc Stone Google Map placeholder

The Merit School provides caring, quality daycare in Stafford VA at Doc Stone. We are located in the Doc Stone Commons shopping center, convenient to I-95 and at the center of Garrisonville Road. Our state-of-the-art facility boasts shaded, age-appropriate outdoor playgrounds as well as heated infant room floors.

We are proud to be accredited by Cognia, the gold standard for early childhood education program accreditation. Nutritious USDA-approved meals are included* at no extra cost. Summer camps and transportation to and from area public schools are also available.

More Than Day Care: Infant Care, Preschool, Before and After School Care, and More!

Providing nurturing infant, toddler, and preschool through school-age care, we fully embrace the company philosophy of “learning in a loving environment.” Our early learning programs feature a developmentally appropriate curriculum and Montessori, and our dynamic teachers create a fun and stimulating environment. When you walk into our school, you will be welcomed by our well-trained and caring childcare professionals. We look forward to having you join the Merit School family!

Our Team

Jaylene Siwallace

Director
Jaylene Siwallace, ECE
About Me

Hello, my name is Jaylene Siwallace and I am the Assistant Director at The Merit School of Doc Stone. I have been working in the Early Childhood Education field since I was 16. I have my Early Childhood Education and Care Certificate. I have been with The Merit School since 2014 starting off as a Site Director with our SACC Program. I have worked at this location since 2016 and love the families here at Doc Stone.

I am originally from Bella Coola, British Columbia, Canada. I have two beautiful children my son Treavyll and my daughter Jynasia. I enjoy crafting, drawing and listening to music.

I work with children because I love watching them grow and learn. I feel that our school is one big family. I have seen children that were here in the Infant room and stayed all the way up to our Youth Zone Program.

Kirsten Goshen

Assistant Director
Kirsten Goshen

Christine Mitchell

District Director
Christine Mitchell, BS/Criminal Justice
About Me

Christine Mitchell is the District Director for District 2, serving Stafford and Fredericksburg, VA

 

For Military Families

NACCRRA ChildCare Aware affiliated ChildCare Aware / NACCRRA

Merit School of Doc Stone 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
Heated Infant Room Floors
Secure keypad entry systems
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
Youth Zone – Before and After School Care
Montessori
Summer Camp

Schools Serviced

Anne E Moncure Elementary
Hampton Oaks Elementary
Kate Waller Barrett Elementary
Parkridge Elementary

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

Merit School of Doc Stone is an outstanding school. There is not enough room to write all the excellent things about this facility and the childcare professionals who work here. I wish I could give them more than 5 stars. The childcare professionals at Doc Stone allow me to go to work each day knowing that my children are in qualified, capable and caring hands. I am so thankful for the positive impact that the teachers and staff are making on my children's daily life and future. Keep up the hard work Doc Stone, you are the best in Stafford!!!

- Mindy S., parent at Merit of Doc Stone

We would like to thank you for the excellent educational, mental, and physical care provided to our son by all the staff members and teachers at The Merit School of  Doc Stone.  We are extremely satisfied by his educational and behavioral preparedness level which will allow him to embark on Kindergarten journey with great ease. On that note, we would like to underscore our special gratitude to the teachers.

- The Leigh Family, Merit School of Doc Stone parents


Request
Info or
Tour

Join Our Team!