The Merit School of Stafford Lakes # 25
Licensed for 166 children from infancy to 12 years 11 months, open weekdays 6:00 AM–6:00 PM. Takes CCSP.
251 University Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA, 22406
Listing details last changed Jul 4, 2026
The Merit School of Stafford Lakes # 25 is a child day center in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Capacity
166
Ages
Birth - 12 years 11 months
Hours
6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
License & details for The Merit School of Stafford Lakes # 25
- Facility type
- Child day center
- A child care program for two or more children under age 13 in a facility that is not the home of the provider or of any child in care, or for 13 or more children at any location. Children are in care for less than 24 hours. Source: Code of Virginia §22.1-289.02 (opens in a new tab)
- License
- Two Year
- License status
- licensed
- Expires
- May 26, 2028
- Accepts subsidy
- Yes
Hours at The Merit School of Stafford Lakes # 25
- Monday
- 6:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 6:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 6:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Thursday
- 6:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Friday
- 6:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Saturday
- Not listed
- Sunday
- Not listed
From the state record. Holidays and closures are not in it, so call ahead.
Programs & services
- Public programs
- Childcare subsidy vouchers
License and inspection timeline for The Merit School of Stafford Lakes # 25
Last inspected
Apr 24, 2026
22 inspections on record
An inspection is a visit by state licensing staff to check that a program follows health and safety rules. Inspection reports are public records. Where the state record has them, we show the most recent date and how many are on record; the state’s reports have the details.
How it compares in Fredericksburg
| Measure | This center | Typical in Fredericksburg |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 166 children | 100 children |
| Weekday opening time | 6:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
| Youngest age served | Birth | 2 months |
Fredericksburg has 74 licensed centers. The Merit School of Stafford Lakes # 25 is one of 37 that take infants, one of 44 that accept child care subsidy and one of 50 that open before 7 a.m.
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Staff-to-child ratios in Virginia
Virginia sets a maximum number of children per staff member in licensed child care centers. These are the rows for the ages this center serves. 1:4 means one staff member for four children.
- 0–15 months
- 1:4
- 16–23 months
- 1:5
- 2 years
- 1:8
- 3–4 years
- 1:10
Rule: 8VAC20-780-350.A-B (Tables 1 and 2) (opens in a new tab). This is the state’s limit, not a promise about this center’s own staffing.
Paying for care in Virginia
Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP) (opens in a new tab) is Virginia’s child care subsidy program. Agency: Overseen by VDOE; administered by Virginia Department of Social Services and local departments of social services.
The state record lists this center as accepting subsidy. Confirm with the center before you enroll.
Tour checklist for The Merit School of Stafford Lakes # 25
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Questions parents ask about The Merit School of Stafford Lakes # 25
Does The Merit School of Stafford Lakes # 25 accept child care subsidy?
The state record lists The Merit School of Stafford Lakes # 25 as accepting child care subsidy, such as Virginia's child care subsidy program (CCSP). Confirm with the center before you enroll.
What ages does The Merit School of Stafford Lakes # 25 serve?
The Merit School of Stafford Lakes # 25 is licensed to care for children from infancy to 12 years 11 months. The state record lists these age groups: Birth - 12 years 11 months.
What are the hours at The Merit School of Stafford Lakes # 25?
The Merit School of Stafford Lakes # 25 is open weekdays 6:00 AM–6:00 PM. Call ahead to confirm, since holidays and closures are not in the state record.
How many children is The Merit School of Stafford Lakes # 25 licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 166 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is The Merit School of Stafford Lakes # 25 licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Virginia record lists The Merit School of Stafford Lakes # 25's license status as licensed. The most recent inspection on record was on April 24, 2026, and 22 inspections are on record in all. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (opens in a new tab) · View this record on the state website (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 31, 2026 · Source: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety public records · Check this license on Search for Child Care (Virginia) (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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