The Merit School of Old Town Manassas
MANASSAS, VA·Child Day CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address8757 Signal Hill Drive, MANASSAS, VA, 20110
CountyMANASSAS CITY
Phone(703) 361-5113
Operating details
Hours6:30am - 6:00pm, Monday - Friday
Capacity142
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/4/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High6
- Medium11
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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8757 Signal Hill Drive, MANASSAS, VA, 20110, MANASSAS, VA 20110
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/4/2026
- High0
- Medium-High2
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 82/4/2026
8VAC20-780-40-L
The center shall inform all staff who work with children of children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. Evidence: In the Pre-K class, four-years-old, the teacher was unable to identify the diagnosed food allergies of a child in their care. A review of the child?s records show that a physician documented the child?s food allergies, that requires emergency medication, nine months ago.
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 87/9/2025
8VAC20-780-260-B
The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual health department inspection report for meeting requirements for water supply, sewage disposal and food service. Evidence: The most recent health department inspection on file was two years ago.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,573/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Virginia run about $1,267/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Virginia by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: MANASSAS, MANASSAS CITY County
- Capacity: 142
- Type: Child Day Center
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