The Merit School has served Virginia communities since 1980, providing a nurturing educational environment in which children can thrive emotionally, physically, socially, and intellectually. Just off Sudley Manor Drive, families in the Bristow area trust the Merit School of Braemar for their childcare / daycare and preschool needs. We offer infant and toddler care, preschool, pre-k / junior kindergarten, and before and after school programs. Our summer camp features fun, enriching activities like swimming and field trips. With experienced teachers, a developmentally-appropriate curriculum, and secure, spacious facilities, your child will flourish. Contact us today to schedule a tour and discover the difference at The Merit School!

The Learning Experience – Bristow offers trusted childcare, daycare, and preschool programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Conveniently located near Nokesville Road and Linton Hall, we proudly serve families in Bristow, Nokesville, and Manassas. Our all-inclusive L.E.A.P. Curriculum blends hands-on learning with enrichment in music, fitness, and engineering—at no extra cost. With dedicated teachers, safe classrooms, and a warm, welcoming environment, children build friendships, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Let Mommy Sleep provides nurturing overnight care to newborns and evidence based education to their parents. Our Registered Nurses (RN) and Newborn Care Providers (NCP) support families with their single babies, twins and triplets. Our role is to help parents feel confident and healthy in the family home. Our Registered Nurse and NCP Profiles are here. Part of what makes our team elite is that our Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and NCP’s have the highest level of training and continuing education available. Let Mommy Sleep is the only agency in the country awarded a government contract to teach Newborn Care. Our courses are featured at NoVA Community College, the Fairfax County Adult Continuing Education (ACE) program and area Babies R Us stores.

Minnieland Academy is Virginia's premier provider of early childhood education programs. Since 1972, Minnieland has emphasized a quality childcare program for children to learn and grow in a safe, clean, and friendly environment. With programs designed for children aged 3 weeks to 12 years old, our nurturing and loving atmosphere is structured to meet each child's individual needs. Minnieland is your child's home away from home with large, bright classrooms, award-winning books, enticing toys, arts and crafts, and engaging educational activities. There is a warm and inviting feeling throughout the building. Come in and see our beautiful school, and meet our staff and our dynamic management team.