The Merit School of Wellington (#20)
MANASSAS, VA·Child Day CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address10249 Hendley Road, MANASSAS, VA, 20110
CountyMANASSAS CITY
Phone(703) 369-7929
Operating details
Hours6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Capacity300
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High11
- Medium7
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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10249 Hendley Road, MANASSAS, VA, 20110, MANASSAS, VA 20110
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- 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: 5/6/2026
- High0
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 85/6/2026
8VAC20-780-550-F
Lockdown procedures are required to be practiced at least annually. The most recent lockdown drill was documented on 2/4/25.
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-Low riskStandard 85/14/2025
8VAC20-780-80-A
The center is required to maintain a written record of daily attendance for each group of children that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. On 5/14/25 at approximately 10:21am, five children were observed in the Prep A classroom for three-year-olds. The attendance record contained documentation of four children present.
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 811/20/2024
8VAC20-780-560-F-4
Children three years of age or younger may not be offered foods that are considered to be potential choking hazards. On 11/20/2024, two- and three-year-old children were served whole corn dog nuggets, which are considered to be a potential choking hazard.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$899/month
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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: 300
- Type: Child Day Center
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