Ms. Christine Mensah
Bristow, VA 20136 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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The Learning Experience Bristow is a licensed child care center in Bristow, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 157 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | L.E.A.P.® Curriculum |
| Enrichment | Music, art, STEM activities, and cultural awareness |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Virginia CCA, Child Care Aware, and additional tuition assistance |
| Transportation | Transportation (bus service to and from T. Clay Wood, Victory Lakes, Cedar Point, and Chris Yung Elementary Schools) |
| Licensed capacity | 157 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
The Learning Experience Bristow has not listed its tuition.
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 27, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 20 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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8VAC20-780-260-A
“(Repeat Violation) The center is required to provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The annual fire inspection was past due by more than three months.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides are required to be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. On 7/27/26, a spray bottle labeled ?bleach water? was observed on an open high shelf in the older two-year-old bathroom.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“The center is required to maintain a written record of daily attendance for each group of children that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. At approximately 3:12pm on 7/27/26, three children were observed in the Infant classroom. The written attendance contained documentation of five children present. Staff reported the other two children had been moved to another class in the morning.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Each staff member is required to submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The TB screening on record for Staff #2 was dated nine days after employment.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records shall contain documentation of all required information. The records for Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education or certification required by the job position.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are required to be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. On 1/15/26 a large plastic toy bin in the Preschool 1-A classroom for three- and four-year-olds was observed to have a broken corner that posed a scratching hazard.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“(Repeat Violation) Written authorization from the child’s physician and parent is required for long-term prescription drug use and over-the-counter medication if the medication authorization exceeds 10 work days. There was no written authorization from a parent for an over-the-counter medication observed on-site for Child #2”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children are required to annually attend at least 16 hours of training, to include the department’s health and safety update course. There was no Health and Safety Update Training on record for Staff #1. The training was past due by more than 14 months.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“(Repeat Violation) The center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all required information. The record for Child #2 did not contain parents? work place and phone number; the name, address, and phone number of a second designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached; the address for an emergency contact; or any blanket permission slips and opt out requests.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“The center is required to obtain documentation that each child has a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The record for Child #2, who had been attending for more than three months, did not contain documentation of a physical.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“The center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The records for Child D and Child E did not contain the work phone number for either parent. The record for Child E did not contain the name, address, and phone number of a second designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“Written authorization from the child’s physician and parent is required for long-term prescription drug use and over-the-counter medication if the medication authorization exceeds 10 work days. There was no written authorization from a physician for a prescription medication on-site for Child F. The parent authorization had exceeded the 10 days allowed by more than 12 weeks.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Annual approval from the health department is required. The health inspection was past due by more than two months.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“The center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The records for Child D and Child E did not contain the work phone number for either parent. The record for Child E did not contain the name, address, and phone number of a second designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“Written authorization from the child’s physician and parent is required for long-term prescription drug use and over-the-counter medication if the medication authorization exceeds 10 work days. There was no written authorization from a physician for a prescription medication on-site for Child F. The parent authorization had exceeded the 10 days allowed by more than 12 weeks.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Annual approval from the health department is required. The health inspection was past due by more than two months.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“The center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The records for Child D and Child E did not contain the work phone number for either parent. The record for Child E did not contain the name, address, and phone number of a second designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
8VAC20-780-510-E
“Written authorization from the child’s physician and parent is required for long-term prescription drug use and over-the-counter medication if the medication authorization exceeds 10 work days. There was no written authorization from a physician for a prescription medication on-site for Child F. The parent authorization had exceeded the 10 days allowed by more than 12 weeks.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Annual approval from the health department is required. The health inspection was past due by more than two months.”
8VAC20-780-580-C
“The center shall ensure that during transportation of children Virginia state statues about safety belts and child restraints are followed as required by 46.2-1095 through 46.2-1000 of the Code of Virginia. The code requires booster seats for children up to age eight who are transported by van. The center’s van did not contain booster seats and staff reported that two six-year-old children are regularly transported.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child B, enrolled for more than eight weeks, was missing the work place and phone number for both parents. The record for Child C, enrolled for one week, was missing the work place and phone number for one parent. The record for Child D, enrolled for more than three months, was missing the work place and phone number for both parents.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“(Repeat Violation) For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. At approximately 11:55am on 1/16/25, three children were observed in the ?Toddlers? class. The attendance record contained documentation of two children present.”
8VAC20-780-580-C
“The center shall ensure that during transportation of children Virginia state statues about safety belts and child restraints are followed as required by 46.2-1095 through 46.2-1000 of the Code of Virginia. The code requires booster seats for children up to age eight who are transported by van. The center’s van did not contain booster seats and staff reported that two six-year-old children are regularly transported.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child B, enrolled for more than eight weeks, was missing the work place and phone number for both parents. The record for Child C, enrolled for one week, was missing the work place and phone number for one parent. The record for Child D, enrolled for more than three months, was missing the work place and phone number for both parents.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“(Repeat Violation) For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. At approximately 11:55am on 1/16/25, three children were observed in the ?Toddlers? class. The attendance record contained documentation of two children present.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. 1. At approximately 10:00am on 10/4/24, there were three children present in the infant classroom, but the attendance contained documentation of six children present. 2. At approximately 10:45am on 10/4/24, there were three children observed in the ?Preppers?, but there were no children marked present on the attendance.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff #5, who is currently working, was dated more than five weeks after their first day of employment.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The screening for Staff #5 was completed one month after hire.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that trash cans for disposable diapers were foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: In classrooms that will be utilized for children wearing disposable diapers, trash cans were observed that must be operated by the staff member’s hand to dispose of the dirty diaper.”
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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 July 27, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 9 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.
157, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (888) 290-6366 to ask.
(888) 290-6366.
10225 Carnoch Drive, Bristow, VA 20136. The nearest other daycare we list is The Merit School of Braemar (#22), 0.5 miles away.