Ms. Christine Mensah
Bristow, VA 20136 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Merit School of Braemar (#22)
- licensed capacity
- 190
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Merit School of Braemar (#22)
The Merit School of Braemar (#22) is a licensed child care center in Bristow, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 190 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 190 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks - 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Curriculum | More Story Stretchers, Count On Math |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | NACCRRA / Child Care Aware of America military fee assistance |
| Transportation | Transportation (to and from area public schools) |
| Accreditation | Cognia (AdvancED) accredited |
| More | Founded 1980 |
| Licensed capacity | 190 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Merit School of Braemar (#22) has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Merit School of Braemar (#22)
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 190 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #ID32091
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 14 visits · 14 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Background checks 3
- Safe sleep 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Other rules 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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Aug 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-440-B
“Cribs shall be identified for use by a specific child. There was no name on the crib used by infant A.”
8VAC20-780-40-F
“Every center shall ensure that advertising is not misleading or deceptive as required by ? 22.1-289.027 of the Code of Virginia. Staff A was identified as the director via a public posting at the center. Staff A was not the director nor did they have director qualifications. The center had been told twice previously that staff A did not meet director qualifications.”
- Apr 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 30, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-150-B
“Each report shall include the date of the physical examination and dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. The immunization records for child A was not signed by a physician/designee, this was overdue by 7 months. The immunization records for child B was not signed by a physician/designee, this was overdue by 3 months. The physical for child C was not signed by a physician/designee, this was overdue by 1 year and 6 months.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days of enrollment. There was no physical on file for child A, this was overdue by 6 months.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The child day center shall obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry maintained pursuant to ? 63.2-1515 for any founded complaint of child abuse or neglect against them prior to employment. There was no documentation to show that staff A had obtained the child abuse and neglect background check prior to employment, This background check was overdue by 3 months.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. The door to the kitchen was unlocked and open and next to the sink was a sanitizing agent and a concentrated detergent. These hazardous agents were sitting on the floor and a shelf a few feet off the floor.”
Sep 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-510-I
“The center may administer prescription medication that would normally be administered by a parent or guardian to a child provided that the center has obtained written authorization from a parent. The medication authorization forms for child A and B did not have the center's name identified as being granted the authority to administer said medications.”
Sep 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-510-I
“The center may administer prescription medication that would normally be administered by a parent or guardian to a child provided that the center has obtained written authorization from a parent. The medication authorization forms for child A and B did not have the center's name identified as being granted the authority to administer said medications.”
Sep 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-510-I
“The center may administer prescription medication that would normally be administered by a parent or guardian to a child provided that the center has obtained written authorization from a parent. The medication authorization forms for child A and B did not have the center's name identified as being granted the authority to administer said medications.”
May 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On 5/12/2025, staff A took five children ( toddler through 2 years of age) outside onto the Portico. At approximately 4: 45 pm, staff A was entering information into the center issued tablet when four of the five children exited the Portico through the half gate and walked approximately 20 feet toward the roundabout where a motorist saw the unaccompanied children near the road and pulled over and escorted the children to the front entrance of the center.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Out- of- State Sex Offender Registry Search must be completed prior to employment on each state an individual has resided in the past 5 years. There was no out -of -state sex offender search completed on staff A . This background check was overdue by 9 months.”
May 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On 5/12/2025, staff A took five children ( toddler through 2 years of age) outside onto the Portico. At approximately 4: 45 pm, staff A was entering information into the center issued tablet when four of the five children exited the Portico through the half gate and walked approximately 20 feet toward the roundabout where a motorist saw the unaccompanied children near the road and pulled over and escorted the children to the front entrance of the center.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Out- of- State Sex Offender Registry Search must be completed prior to employment on each state an individual has resided in the past 5 years. There was no out -of -state sex offender search completed on staff A . This background check was overdue by 9 months.”
May 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On 5/12/2025, staff A took five children ( toddler through 2 years of age) outside onto the Portico. At approximately 4: 45 pm, staff A was entering information into the center issued tablet when four of the five children exited the Portico through the half gate and walked approximately 20 feet toward the roundabout where a motorist saw the unaccompanied children near the road and pulled over and escorted the children to the front entrance of the center.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Out- of- State Sex Offender Registry Search must be completed prior to employment on each state an individual has resided in the past 5 years. There was no out -of -state sex offender search completed on staff A . This background check was overdue by 9 months.”
Aug 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Repeat Violation: Hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. The door to the supply closet was open and there were 3 containers of paint stored on the shelves. The door to the laundry room was unlocked and there were over 15 containers of hazardous cleaning agents on the shelves.”
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Aug 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Repeat Violation: Hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. The door to the supply closet was open and there were 3 containers of paint stored on the shelves. The door to the laundry room was unlocked and there were over 15 containers of hazardous cleaning agents on the shelves.”
Apr 1, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-270-A
“The center shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The door to the sprinkler room was unlocked and there were wires in reach of children.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Background checks must be repeated every 5 years. Staff A's Central Registry background check was dated 3/28/19 and a repeat background check had not been obtained.”
8VAC20-780-570-A
“The protective belt shall be fastened securely when children are placed in high chairs. Two infants were observed in high chairs, eating a snack however the protective belts were not fastened.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances shall be kept locked. There were 15 containers of unlocked disinfectants, sanitizers and cleaning agents in the Laundry room. There were 3 containers of paint in the unlocked closet near the infant classroom.”
Apr 1, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-270-A
“The center shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The door to the sprinkler room was unlocked and there were wires in reach of children.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Background checks must be repeated every 5 years. Staff A's Central Registry background check was dated 3/28/19 and a repeat background check had not been obtained.”
8VAC20-780-570-A
“The protective belt shall be fastened securely when children are placed in high chairs. Two infants were observed in high chairs, eating a snack however the protective belts were not fastened.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances shall be kept locked. There were 15 containers of unlocked disinfectants, sanitizers and cleaning agents in the Laundry room. There were 3 containers of paint in the unlocked closet near the infant classroom.”
- Nov 27, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Aug 4, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-570-D Complaint related: Yes
“Based on interviews conducted, the center did not ensure that infants were fed in accordance with parental instructions. Evidence: Interviews revealed that in approximately March 2023 an eight-month-old infant was fed ?sloppy joes? when the parents had not given permission for the infant to eat that food. The same infant was given whole milk in approximately June 2023 without parent permission.”
Aug 4, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-570-D Complaint related: Yes
“Based on interviews conducted, the center did not ensure that infants were fed in accordance with parental instructions. Evidence: Interviews revealed that in approximately March 2023 an eight-month-old infant was fed ?sloppy joes? when the parents had not given permission for the infant to eat that food. The same infant was given whole milk in approximately June 2023 without parent permission.”
Aug 4, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-570-D Complaint related: Yes
“Based on interviews conducted, the center did not ensure that infants were fed in accordance with parental instructions. Evidence: Interviews revealed that in approximately March 2023 an eight-month-old infant was fed ?sloppy joes? when the parents had not given permission for the infant to eat that food. The same infant was given whole milk in approximately June 2023 without parent permission.”
Jan 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on observation and review of documentation, the center did not ensure that for each group of children, a written record of daily attendance was maintained that documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurred. Evidence: On 1/19/23 at approximately 11:32am, four infants were observed in the Infant classroom. The attendance contained documentation of five infants present. Staff reported that an infant was moved to the Older Infant classroom at approximately 9:00am, but the attendance was not updated.”
Jan 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on observation and review of documentation, the center did not ensure that for each group of children, a written record of daily attendance was maintained that documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurred. Evidence: On 1/19/23 at approximately 11:32am, four infants were observed in the Infant classroom. The attendance contained documentation of five infants present. Staff reported that an infant was moved to the Older Infant classroom at approximately 9:00am, but the attendance was not updated.”
- Aug 17, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Jul 15, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on observation, review of documentation, and interview with staff, the center did not maintain a written record of attendance that documented the arrival and departure of children in care as it occurred. Evidence: 1. At approximately 10:35am on 7/15/22 there were three children observed in the Infant class. The attendance contained documentation of five children present. Interview revealed that one child had left for an appointment and another child had been moved to another class. 2. At approximately 10:45am on 7/15/22 there were seven children observed in the two-year-old class. The attendance contained documentation of six children present.”
Jul 15, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on observation, review of documentation, and interview with staff, the center did not maintain a written record of attendance that documented the arrival and departure of children in care as it occurred. Evidence: 1. At approximately 10:35am on 7/15/22 there were three children observed in the Infant class. The attendance contained documentation of five children present. Interview revealed that one child had left for an appointment and another child had been moved to another class. 2. At approximately 10:45am on 7/15/22 there were seven children observed in the two-year-old class. The attendance contained documentation of six children present.”
Jan 6, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based on review of medication and medication authorization, the center did not ensure that medications were picked up within 14 days of authorization expiring, or that the parent renewed the authorization. Evidence: There were two emergency medications onsite for Child A. The medication authorization forms for both medications expired 11/4/21.”
Jan 6, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based on review of medication and medication authorization, the center did not ensure that medications were picked up within 14 days of authorization expiring, or that the parent renewed the authorization. Evidence: There were two emergency medications onsite for Child A. The medication authorization forms for both medications expired 11/4/21.”
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FAQ
Questions about The Merit School of Braemar (#22)
Is The Merit School of Braemar (#22) licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Merit School of Braemar (#22) last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Merit School of Braemar (#22) had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 12 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 The Merit School of Braemar (#22) care for?
190, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does The Merit School of Braemar (#22) accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Merit School of Braemar (#22)'s hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Merit School of Braemar (#22) cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 396-7447 to ask.
What is The Merit School of Braemar (#22)'s phone number?
(703) 396-7447.
Where is The Merit School of Braemar (#22)?
12700 Correen Hills Drive, Bristow, VA 20136. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Experience Bristow, 0.5 miles away.