Lucy Ayala
Sterling, VA 20164 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
5.0· 10 reviews
Golden Path Academy
- licensed capacity
- 202
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Golden Path Academy
Golden Path Academy is a licensed child care center in Sterling, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 202 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 202 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian, Faith-based) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 202 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Golden Path Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Golden Path Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 202 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1108284
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 4, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 11 visits · 6 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Food and nutrition 2
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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Mar 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of child #4, who had been enrolled for eight months.”
8VAC20-780-440-B
“Rest mats shall be identified for use by a specific child. The rest mats in 2 of the Pre-K classrooms were not identified for use by a specific child.”
Sep 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-570-B
“Bottle fed infants who cannot hold their own bottles shall be held when fed. An infant who could hold its own bottle was bottle fed while in on its back, not being held.”
8VAC20-780-510-G
“Medication shall be labeled with the child's name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. Medication for child #2 was not labeled with the child's name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given.”
Sep 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-570-B
“Bottle fed infants who cannot hold their own bottles shall be held when fed. An infant who could hold its own bottle was bottle fed while in on its back, not being held.”
8VAC20-780-510-G
“Medication shall be labeled with the child's name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. Medication for child #2 was not labeled with the child's name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given.”
Feb 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-260-B
“After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided, or approvals of a plan of correction, for meeting requirements for water supply and sewage disposal system. The program did not have annual environmental sanitation report available.”
Feb 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-260-B
“After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided, or approvals of a plan of correction, for meeting requirements for water supply and sewage disposal system. The program did not have annual environmental sanitation report available.”
- Sep 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation, food containers of food brought from home, were not clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: Food containers with food brought from home were not dated.”
Feb 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation, food containers of food brought from home, were not clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: Food containers with food brought from home were not dated.”
- Nov 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
- Nov 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Based on observation, not all electrical outlets had protective covers. Evidence: 1. In the Preschool classroom 2 electrical outlets were observed above the counter without protective covers. 2 In the Intermediate Preschool classroom 1 electrical outlet was observed above the counter without a protective cover.”
Mar 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Based on observation, not all electrical outlets had protective covers. Evidence: 1. In the Preschool classroom 2 electrical outlets were observed above the counter without protective covers. 2 In the Intermediate Preschool classroom 1 electrical outlet was observed above the counter without a protective cover.”
- Oct 13, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Sep 21, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation, prepared infant formula was labeled with the child's name, but it did not have a date. Evidence: In the infant room, three bottles of prepared infant formula were observed in the refrigerator labeled with the child's name, but they were not labeled with the current date.”
Sep 21, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation, prepared infant formula was labeled with the child's name, but it did not have a date. Evidence: In the infant room, three bottles of prepared infant formula were observed in the refrigerator labeled with the child's name, but they were not labeled with the current date.”
Mar 21, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on record review, the center did not maintained all areas of the facility in a safe condition. Evidence: In the PreK classroom, an area of approximately 1 inch by 3 inches of peeling paint was observed under the hand soap dispenser used by the children in care.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Two bottles of disinfectant solution labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were observed in the facility's laundry room, the door to the laundry room was closed but it was not locked during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-130-E
“The center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: Child#3's record contains an immunization record that was last updated on 6/11/2021.”
8VAC20-780-160-A-1
“Based on record review, a staff's tuberculosis (TB) test/screening results were not obtained at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: Staff #2's (DOH: 3/14/2022) record contains a TB test/screening that was completed on 3/15/2022.”
Mar 21, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on record review, the center did not maintained all areas of the facility in a safe condition. Evidence: In the PreK classroom, an area of approximately 1 inch by 3 inches of peeling paint was observed under the hand soap dispenser used by the children in care.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Two bottles of disinfectant solution labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were observed in the facility's laundry room, the door to the laundry room was closed but it was not locked during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-130-E
“The center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: Child#3's record contains an immunization record that was last updated on 6/11/2021.”
8VAC20-780-160-A-1
“Based on record review, a staff's tuberculosis (TB) test/screening results were not obtained at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: Staff #2's (DOH: 3/14/2022) record contains a TB test/screening that was completed on 3/15/2022.”
- Dec 15, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Golden Path Academy
Is Golden Path Academy licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Golden Path Academy last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on March 4, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Golden Path Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 7 of 11 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 Golden Path Academy care for?
202, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Golden Path Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Golden Path Academy'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 Golden Path Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (571) 349-9277 to ask.
What is Golden Path Academy's phone number?
(571) 349-9277.
Where is Golden Path Academy?
21631 Ridgetop Circle, Sterling, VA 20166. The nearest other daycare we list is Emmanuel Kids Korner, under 0.1 miles away.