Ms. Christine Mensah
Bristow, VA 20136 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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AlphaBEST at Chris Yung Elementary School is a licensed child care center in Bristow, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 105 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 4:00 PM to 9:20 AM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 4:00 PM to 9:20 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4:00 PM to 9:20 AM |
| Wednesday | 4:00 PM to 9:20 AM |
| Thursday | 4:00 PM to 9:20 AM |
| Friday | 4:00 PM to 9:20 AM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 105 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
AlphaBEST at Chris Yung Elementary School has not listed its tuition.
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 1 rule in all
For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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8VAC20-780-510-B
“Prescription and nonprescription medication shall be given to a child only with written authorization from the parent. Evidence: There was no written parent authorization for an allergy medication that was on site for a child with a diagnosed food allergy.”
8VAC20-780-510-B
“Prescription and nonprescription medication shall be given to a child only with written authorization from the parent. Evidence: There was no written parent authorization for an allergy medication that was on site for a child with a diagnosed food allergy.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on observation and review of the attendance record, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: A total of three children were present at approximately 7:28am and two children were signed in on the attendance record. Staff #1 stated that Child #3 arrived at approximately 7:10am and then updated the attendance record at approximately 7:28am.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on observation and review of the attendance record, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: A total of three children were present at approximately 7:28am and two children were signed in on the attendance record. Staff #1 stated that Child #3 arrived at approximately 7:10am and then updated the attendance record at approximately 7:28am.”
22VAC40-665-540-A
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure that all staff submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening or test at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: Staff #2 (Date of Hire: 8/24/2021) did not have the results of a tuberculosis test on file at the time of inspection.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review, the center did not have documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment for all staff. Evidence: Staff #2 (Date of Hire: 8/24/2021) had reference checks on file dated 9/7/2021 and 9/3/2021”
22VAC40-665-540-A
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure that all staff submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening or test at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: Staff #2 (Date of Hire: 8/24/2021) did not have the results of a tuberculosis test on file at the time of inspection.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review, the center did not have documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment for all staff. Evidence: Staff #2 (Date of Hire: 8/24/2021) had reference checks on file dated 9/7/2021 and 9/3/2021”
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Bristow, VA 20136 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bristow, VA 20136 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
10368 Bristow Center Drive, Bristow, VA
Bristow, VA 20136 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bristow, VA 20136 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bristow, VA 20136 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bristow, VA 20136 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bristow, VA 20136 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bristow, VA 20136 · toddlers to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on January 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 2 of 9 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
105, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 4:00 PM to 9:20 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 453-7106 to ask.
(703) 453-7106.
12612 Foglight Way, Bristow, VA 20136.