Academy Child Development Center

ABOUT ST. TIMOTHYS CDCWe are a non-profit organization owned and operated by the church of St. Timothy, with a governing board of directors. The Board of Directors members consist of parents, staff, church members, and the community.PHILOSOPHYOur philosophy is that children learn through PLAY. A child's PLAY is their WORK. We provide positive learning experiences through play in a nurturing, loving, safe, and healthy environment. GOAL1.To meet the individual needs of every child enrolled in the program. 2.To provide supportive services for children as needed. 3.To provide every opportunity possible for learning in our natural environment (the classroom) as well as outdoor experiences including playground, community based field trips, and field trips using both public and charter bus transportation. 4.To provide children with life-long skills. 5.To ensure that every child enters kindergarten prepared to be successful socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually.

The Merit School of Old Town Manassas is a private non-denominational school that offers Preschool, Jr. Kindergarten, and Kindergarten Programs. Infant and Toddler care is now being offered as well as Winter, Spring and Summer Camp.Extended Care is offered for elementary students at Round, Hayden, Pennington, Signal Hill, Cougar, Bennett and Baldwin. Transportation is provided to and from these schools for the convenience of families in the public school district.The Merit School of Old Town Manassas features: Christian values, modeled, taught and nurtured Home-like environment promotes and sustains a successful transition to school Individualized learning, small classes Standards of Learning based curriculum Services to meet the needs of the community - 2, 3 and 5-day classes availableThe classrooms are user-friendly, warm and welcoming and designed for the specific needs of the young child. Each classroom is divided into learning areas, such as art, home living, block play, math and science, reading and writing. Classroom computers with age-appropriate instructional software are located in our Junior Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Extended Care Program classrooms.Outside, our play areas are bordered by expansive lawns and child-planted gardens. Ride a tricycle on our sports court or play a game of ball. Climb on our two play spaces, or dig in the sandbox. Rock back and forth on the swings or play tag on the play field. There is always something fun to do at The Merit School of Old Town Manassas!