Ms. Christine Mensah
Bristow, VA 20136 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Nina Bowley is a licensed home daycare in Bristow, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Nina Bowley has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 1, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 5 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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8VAC20-800-680-B
“Caregivers are required to ensure that children’s hands are washed with liquid soap and warm running water before eating. On 4/1/26 the children were observed transitioning straight from play time to lunch without washing their hands.”
8VAC20-800-830-A
“Emergency evacuation procedures are required to be practiced monthly. There was no emergency evacuation drill conducted in January 2026.”
8VAC20-800-460-C
“Dogs and cats, where allowed, are required to be vaccinated for rabies. The most recent rabies vaccination for the household pet was past due by more than one year.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on review of four child records, the provider did not obtain all of the required documentation for child records. Evidence: The record for Child A did not contain documentation of the name, address, and phone number of a second emergency contact in case of emergency when a parent cannot be reached; and a parent’s signature authorizing the provider to obtain emergency medical care for the child. The record for Child D did not contain documentation of the address for an emergency contact or the name, address, and phone number of a second emergency contact.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on review of one household member record, the provider did not obtain a current tuberculosis (TB) screening for an adult household member every two years as required. Evidence: The most recent TB screening on record for Household Member A was dated 3/18/22.”
8VAC20-800-960-G
“Based on observation and interview, the program did not ensure that bottles were not heated in a microwave oven. Evidence: The Licensing Inspector observed an assistant warm a bottle in the microwave for a child.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that the family day home kept a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: At approximately 10:30am on 10/26/22 the attendance contained no documentation of children present for the day. There were 10 children in care at the time.”
8VAC20-800-270-A
“Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure that firearms were stored unloaded in a locked container, compartment, or cabinet, and apart from ammunition. Evidence: The provider reported the firearms were not stored in a locked container.”
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Bristow, VA 20136 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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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
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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 · infants 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 April 1, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 5 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 toddlers and preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 486-4830 to ask.
(703) 486-4830.
Bristow, VA 20136. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.