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12612 Foglight Way, Bristow, VA
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Ms. Christine Mensah is a licensed home daycare in Bristow, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Ms. Christine Mensah has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 7 rules 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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22.1-289.035-B-2
“The Provider is required to obtain documentation of the results of a national fingerprint background check prior to the first day of employment. The record for Staff #2 contained fingerprint check that was completed 6 days after hire.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“The Provider is required to obtain a sworn statement from staff prior to the first day of employment. 1) The record for Staff #1 contained a sworn statement that was completed 9 days after hire. 2)The record for Staff #2 contained a sworn statement that was completed 6 days after hire.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The Provider is required to request a Central Registry check prior to employment. 1)The record for Staff #1 contained a Central Registry check that was sent 8 days after hire. 2)The record for Staff #2 contained a Central Registry check that was completed 10 weeks after hire. The Provider could not provide documentation of the date the background check had been sent.”
8VAC20-800-170-A
“The Provider is required to obtain a report from each caregiver at the time of hire and prior to coming into contact with children a current tuberculosis (TB) screening documenting the absence of tuberculosis. The record for Staff #2 contained a negative TB report that was completed 2 days after hire.”
8VAC20-800-730-D
“The Provider is required to ensure that medication was kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Antibiotic ointment was stored on the counter in the children’s programmatic space in the first aid kit that was unlocked.”
8VAC20-770-40-C-1-c
“Based on review of 3 Household member records, the provider did not obtain documentation of the results of a Central Registry background check by the end of the 30th day of residence. Evidence: The record for Household Member #3 (Date of Move in 8/25/23) did not contain documentation of a Central Registry background check by the end of the 30th day of beginning residence in the home.”
22.1-289.036-B-4
“Based on review of 3 Household member records, the Provider did not obtain the results of a central registry check or Criminal History check from all states in which Household members have resided within the last five years by the end of the 30th day of residence Evidence: The record for Household Member #3 (Date of Move in 8/25/23), did not contain documentation of a completed Central Registry record check or Criminal History check from all states where they resided within the last five years completed by the end of the 30th day of beginning residence in the home.”
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12612 Foglight Way, Bristow, VA
Bristow, VA 20136 · infants 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
10368 Bristow Center Drive, Bristow, VA
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 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
Bristow, VA 20136 · toddlers to school-age · 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 May 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 6 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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 622-7094 to ask.
(703) 622-7094.
Bristow, VA 20136. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.