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The Learning Experience Bristow

10225 Carnoch Drive, Bristow, VA 201364.9· 33 reviews
licensed capacity
157
open each week
5 days

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About The Learning Experience Bristow

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.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
157 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
From the state licenseHours it lists: “M-F, 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumL.E.A.P.® Curriculum
EnrichmentMusic, art, STEM activities, and cultural awareness
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsVirginia CCA, Child Care Aware, and additional tuition assistance
TransportationTransportation (bus service to and from T. Clay Wood, Victory Lakes, Cedar Point, and Chris Yung Elementary Schools)
Licensed capacity157 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Learning Experience Bristow has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Learning Experience Bristow

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
157 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#ID50947
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Summary

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

  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Background checks 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 27, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  2. Jan 15, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  3. Jul 9, 2025Visit3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “Annual approval from the health department is required. The health inspection was past due by more than two months.”
  4. Jul 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “Annual approval from the health department is required. The health inspection was past due by more than two months.”
  5. Jul 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “Annual approval from the health department is required. The health inspection was past due by more than two months.”
  6. Jan 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Transportation

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  7. Jan 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Transportation

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  8. Oct 4, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  9. Jul 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”

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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Questions about The Learning Experience Bristow

Is The Learning Experience Bristow licensed?

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

When was The Learning Experience Bristow last inspected?

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.

Has The Learning Experience Bristow had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can The Learning Experience Bristow care for?

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

Does The Learning Experience Bristow accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Learning Experience 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 The Learning Experience Bristow cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (888) 290-6366 to ask.

What is The Learning Experience Bristow's phone number?

(888) 290-6366.

Where is The Learning Experience Bristow?

10225 Carnoch Drive, Bristow, VA 20136. The nearest other daycare we list is The Merit School of Braemar (#22), 0.5 miles away.

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