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The Learning Experience Bristow

10225 Carnoch Drive, Bristow VA 20136 · License #1109756 · Child Day Center

Two Year
Capacity 157 childrenAges 1 mo – 12 yrLast inspected Jan 15, 2026
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Director
Megan Barefoot
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Address
10225 Carnoch Drive, Bristow VA 20136 · Directions
State licensing specialist
Laura Brindle · (540) 905-2062

Hours

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Care & schedule

When they operate

Child Day Center

Ages served

1 month - 12 years 11 months
  • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program
  • Licensed for 157 children
5
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Virginia VDOE
8
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.6
Virginia average
0.5

Inspection history & violations

Source: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing
Jan 15, 2026 — Self-Reported Serious Incident Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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.

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Jul 9, 2025 — Complaint-Related Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 9, 2025 — Self-Reported Serious Incident Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 9, 2025 — Monitoring Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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.

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Jan 16, 2025 — Self-Reported Serious Incident Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 16, 2025 — Renewal Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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.

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Oct 4, 2024 — Monitoring Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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.

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Jul 8, 2024 — Initial Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jan 15, 2026 inspection noted: “The record for Child #2, who had been attending for more than three months, did not contain documentation of a physical.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jul 9, 2025 inspection noted: “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…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jan 16, 2025 inspection noted: “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 o…” — what has changed since then?

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