The Merit School of Clarendon (#76)
ARLINGTON, VA·Child Day CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address2311 Wilson Blvd, Suite #112, ARLINGTON, VA, 22201
CountyARLINGTON
Phone(703) 566-5075
Operating details
Hours7:00am - 6:30pm, Monday - Friday
Capacity103
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/7/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High7
- Medium8
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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2311 Wilson Blvd, Suite #112, ARLINGTON, VA, 22201, ARLINGTON, VA 22201
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: 2/7/2025
- High0
- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 82/7/2025
8VAC20-780-550-P
The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The record shall include documentation of how parent was notified, date and time when parents were notified and any future action to prevent recurrence of injury. Seven of seven records reviewed were incomplete and missing documentation of how parent was notified, date and time when parents were notified and any future action to prevent recurrence of injury.
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 811/7/2024
8VAC20-780-280-B
Cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place to prevent access by children. A can of cleaning spray was located above the child hand washing sink by the classroom door and was not locked as required.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 811/7/2024
8VAC20-780-560-G
When food is brought from home the container shall be labeled with name and date. Three bottles from home were not labeled with the child's name and the date.
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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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,632/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: ARLINGTON, ARLINGTON County
- Capacity: 103
- Type: Child Day Center
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