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ImagiNation Learning Center - Bristow

8299 Harness Shop Road, Gainesville, VA 201554.3· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
164
open each week
5 days
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About ImagiNation Learning Center - Bristow

ImagiNation Learning Center - Bristow is a licensed child care center in Gainesville, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 164 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
164 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity164 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for ImagiNation Learning Center - Bristow

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
164 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1109416
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Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 24, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 13 of 14 visits · 20 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Background checks 5
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 1

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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  1. Jul 24, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-F

      “Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. The center had not practiced a lockdown drill annually, this drill is overdue by 3 months.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-E

      “The center's procedures for administering medication shall include duration of the parents authorization for medication provided that it shall expire or be renewed after 10 work days. The medication authorization for child A was not renewed by the parent within 10 work days nor was there a long term physician authorization. The parent's authorization was overdue by 7 weeks.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-370-3

      “Outdoor time is required for infants if weather and air quality allow based upon the Air Quality Color Code Chart as provided by the Department of Environmental Quality. Infants are not provided outside time regardless of the weather.”
  2. Mar 31, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-400-B

      “Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. 1. On 3/25/26, staff A threw child A's blanket in the trashcan because the child was being disrespectful. 2. On 3/25/26, staff A screamed in child B's face and told the child to "have respect for your teacher."”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-410-1

      “Physical punishment, striking a child, roughly handling or shaking a child are forbidden. 1. On 3/25/26, staff A pinched child B, a 5 year old child on the back of the neck, hit the child on the head with a stuffed animal and grabbed them by the arm because the child was not listening. 2. In March 2026, staff A grabbed child C by the wrist and arm and pulled the child toward the bathroom in an attempt to make the child use the bathroom.”
  3. Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. The allergy/sensitivity/dietary restriction list posted in 3 classrooms were not confidential . The lists were posted on the outside cabinets and anyone entering the classroom could easily see what children had what allergies/restrictions or sensitivities.”
  5. Jul 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. The allergy/sensitivity/dietary restriction list posted in 3 classrooms were not confidential . The lists were posted on the outside cabinets and anyone entering the classroom could easily see what children had what allergies/restrictions or sensitivities.”
  6. Feb 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting and any contact with blood, feces, or urine. After diapering an infant, the staff failed to wash the infant's hands.”
  7. Feb 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting and any contact with blood, feces, or urine. After diapering an infant, the staff failed to wash the infant's hands.”
  8. Sep 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “The center shall maintain a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be kept in each room or area where children are present. Child A has a sensitivity to dairy, this information was not listed on the current written list in the room or area where the child was present.”
  9. Sep 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “The center shall maintain a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be kept in each room or area where children are present. Child A has a sensitivity to dairy, this information was not listed on the current written list in the room or area where the child was present.”
  10. Apr 12, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on review of ine staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a completed sworn disclosure statement for each staff prior to date of hire. Evidence: Staff B was hired on 2/13/23, however the Sworn Disclosure Statement was dated 2/14/23.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on review of nine staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of the results of a central registry search within 30 days of employment for an employee. Evidence: Staff C was hired on 12/12/22, the Central Registry background was requested on2/23/23 and was obtained on 3/1/23.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning agents were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. Licensing Inspector’s (LI’s) observed two fragrance sprays on a shelf in an unlocked cabinet in the infant classroom. The sprays had cautions, warnings and flammable instructions. 2. In an unlocked kitchen, the LI’s observed cooking spray, with flammable warnings, on shelf accessible to children. There were three containers of concentrated detergents stored under the sink in the unlocked kitchen.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Based on observation it was determined that all children did not washed their hands before eating meals or snack. Evidence: LI’s observed a child being dropped off in the infant class and served food. The teacher did not wash the child’s hands before the child began eating.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-N

      “Based on review of record keeping and interview, it was determined that the center has not kept a record of medication given to children. Evidence: There was no record of medication given for a dietary supplement that has been administered to Child A.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-E

      “Based on review of two medications, the center did not have written authorization from the parent or physician to administer a dietary supplement to a child in care. Evidence: There was no parental or physician authorization to administer a Gel mix Thickener to Child A, 16 months of age. The direction label stated to consult a medical professional before using. The center has been mixing and administering the dietary supplement to child A without written authorization”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on review of nine staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) test or screening for staff within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff A was hired on 2/23/23. The tuberculosis test on file is dated 12/8/22 which is more than 30 days prior to employment.”
Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Feb 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “Based on interviews, it was determined that the center failed to maintain sight and sound supervision of a child under 10 years of age. Evidence: On 1/26/24 at approximately 11:45 am, child #1 ( DOB 8/15/21) was left alone on the fenced playground while staff #1 and staff #2 and 9- two year old children left the playground and returned to their classroom. Two additional staff inside the center observed child #1 outside alone and returned the child to their two year old classroom. Interviews revealed that the child was left unattended between 1 to 2 minutes.”
  2. Jan 10, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that a contract worker was alone with a child, therefore functioning as an employee of the center, however this person did not have a Sworn Disclosure background check on file, which is required prior to hire/functioning as an employee. Evidence: Person A has been acting as an employee since December 2023, however these was no sworn disclosure statement on file.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Repeat Violation: Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that a contract worker was alone with a child, therefore functioning as an employee of the center, however this person did not have a Fingerprint background check on file, which is required upon hire/functioning as an employee. Evidence: Person A has been acting as an employee since December 2023, however these was no fingerprint background check on file.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that a contract worker was alone with a child, therefore functioning as an employee of the center, however this person did not have a central registry background check on file, which is required within 30 days of hire/functioning as an employee. Evidence: Person A has been acting as an employee since December 2023, however these was no central registry background check on file.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that a contract worker was functioning as an employee but the center had not established a file on this person. Evidence: Person A was observed alone with child A. Interviews revealed that the contract worker is intermittently alone with the child at the center anytime between 9 am to 3pm on a daily basis. Consequently, Person A was functioning as an employee but there was no file established for this person.”
  3. Jan 10, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that a contract worker was alone with a child, therefore functioning as an employee of the center, however this person did not have a Sworn Disclosure background check on file, which is required prior to hire/functioning as an employee. Evidence: Person A has been acting as an employee since December 2023, however these was no sworn disclosure statement on file.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Repeat Violation: Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that a contract worker was alone with a child, therefore functioning as an employee of the center, however this person did not have a Fingerprint background check on file, which is required upon hire/functioning as an employee. Evidence: Person A has been acting as an employee since December 2023, however these was no fingerprint background check on file.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that a contract worker was alone with a child, therefore functioning as an employee of the center, however this person did not have a central registry background check on file, which is required within 30 days of hire/functioning as an employee. Evidence: Person A has been acting as an employee since December 2023, however these was no central registry background check on file.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that a contract worker was functioning as an employee but the center had not established a file on this person. Evidence: Person A was observed alone with child A. Interviews revealed that the contract worker is intermittently alone with the child at the center anytime between 9 am to 3pm on a daily basis. Consequently, Person A was functioning as an employee but there was no file established for this person.”
  4. Jan 10, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that a contract worker was alone with a child, therefore functioning as an employee of the center, however this person did not have a Sworn Disclosure background check on file, which is required prior to hire/functioning as an employee. Evidence: Person A has been acting as an employee since December 2023, however these was no sworn disclosure statement on file.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Repeat Violation: Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that a contract worker was alone with a child, therefore functioning as an employee of the center, however this person did not have a Fingerprint background check on file, which is required upon hire/functioning as an employee. Evidence: Person A has been acting as an employee since December 2023, however these was no fingerprint background check on file.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that a contract worker was alone with a child, therefore functioning as an employee of the center, however this person did not have a central registry background check on file, which is required within 30 days of hire/functioning as an employee. Evidence: Person A has been acting as an employee since December 2023, however these was no central registry background check on file.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that a contract worker was functioning as an employee but the center had not established a file on this person. Evidence: Person A was observed alone with child A. Interviews revealed that the contract worker is intermittently alone with the child at the center anytime between 9 am to 3pm on a daily basis. Consequently, Person A was functioning as an employee but there was no file established for this person.”
  5. Sep 22, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-560-P Complaint related: Yes

      “Based on interviews and a review of recordkeeping, it was determined that a child with a diagnosed food allergy was served food identified in the written allergy care plan. Evidence: Child A, 2 years of age has a diagnosed food allergy to diary. On 9/7/23, staff A and B served the child a cheeseburger for lunch at approximately 12 noon. The center documented the meal on the center’s application software, which was viewed by child A’s parent at approximately 12:20 pm. The parent contacted the center to remind them that child A was allergic to the cheese on the cheeseburger. Interviews revealed that the center monitored the child’s health the remainder of the day and their appeared to be no apparent adverse reaction as a result of the child being exposed to the cheese.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes

      “Based on interviews and a review of documentation, it was determined that when staff were supervising children, they did not always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence: 1. On 8/31/23 at approximately 8:30 am child B, 13 months of age pulled a hot cup of coffee onto their chest. The hot coffee was placed on a lower shelf in the infant room by staff C. The child’s chest turned red and the child cried in discomfort. At the end of the day there remained some red discoloration on the chest that subsided over two days. 2. On 9/7/23 at approximately 12 noon, staff A and B fed child A cheese although the child has a diagnosed food allergy to diary.”
  6. Jul 14, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on a review of files and interview with administrative staff, it was determined that one staff did not have an out of state background check prior to their first day of employment. Evidence: Staff A was employed on 7/11/23 and the center does not have the out of state criminal history check from Texas.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Based on observation, it was determined that one child did not wash their hands or clean them with disposable wipes after eating breakfast in the Elephant's classroom.”
  7. Jul 14, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on a review of files and interview with administrative staff, it was determined that one staff did not have an out of state background check prior to their first day of employment. Evidence: Staff A was employed on 7/11/23 and the center does not have the out of state criminal history check from Texas.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Based on observation, it was determined that one child did not wash their hands or clean them with disposable wipes after eating breakfast in the Elephant's classroom.”
  8. Apr 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 23, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, it was determined that the center was not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: The platforms and steps on the multicolored climbing and slide structure on the preschool playground was severely decaying, rusting and cracking.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation and measurements, it was determined that there was inadequate resilient surface surrounding play equipment on the preschool playground. Evidence: The resilient surface ( poured-in-place) on the preschool playground surrounding the multicolored composite climb and slide structure was cracking, separating and had divots in the surface therefore was no longer considered an adequate resilient surface.”

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about ImagiNation Learning Center - Bristow

Is ImagiNation Learning Center - Bristow licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was ImagiNation Learning Center - Bristow last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 24, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has ImagiNation Learning Center - Bristow had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 13 of 14 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.

How many children can ImagiNation Learning Center - Bristow care for?

164, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does ImagiNation Learning Center - Bristow accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are ImagiNation Learning Center - Bristow's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does ImagiNation Learning Center - Bristow cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 743-9667 to ask.

What is ImagiNation Learning Center - Bristow's phone number?

(703) 743-9667.

Where is ImagiNation Learning Center - Bristow?

8299 Harness Shop Road, Gainesville, VA 20155. The nearest other daycare we list is AlphaBEST at Piney Branch Elementary, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).