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Learning Paths Academy at Ashland (#29)

5555 Assateague Place, Manassas, VA 201123.8· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
203
open each week
5 days

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About Learning Paths Academy at Ashland (#29)

Learning Paths Academy at Ashland (#29) is a licensed child care center in Manassas, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 203 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 3 weeks - 12 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
203 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:30am - 6pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 3 weeks - 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
EnrichmentSTEM, Spanish
StaffTrained Teaching Staff
SafetySecured Keypad Entry System, Outdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsChild Care Aware of America / NACCRRA military childcare assistance
TransportationTransportation (Transportation to and from Area Public Schools)
AccreditationCognia (AdvancED) accredited
Licensed capacity203 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Learning Paths Academy at Ashland (#29) has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Learning Paths Academy at Ashland (#29)

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
203 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#ID34550
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 12 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 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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See all 21 visits
  1. Jun 30, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jun 3, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-F

      “Lockdown procedures are required to be practiced at least annually. A lockdown drill was past due by more than one month.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “The center is required to obtain the results of background checks every five years from the date of the last check. The subsequent results of a national, fingerprint-based criminal history check were past due for Staff #3 by more than eight months.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Staff are required to complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of the children in care. The center was unable to provide documentation to demonstrate that Staff #1, Staff #3 and Staff #4 had completed 16 hours of training for the past year.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Staff members are required to obtain the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) test or screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing. The subsequent TB screening required for Staff #1 was past due by more than five months.”
    • 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. On 6/3/26 at approximately 12:40pm, four children were observed in the Infant classroom. The written attendance record contained documentation of three children present. In order to update the record, staff signed out one child who had moved to another class and signed in two who had arrived.”
  3. Nov 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-I

      “The center may administer prescription medication provided the center has obtained written authorization from a parent or guardian. A prescription medication was observed onsite for Child A on 11/13/25. There was no written authorization from a parent or guardian available onsite for the medication.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “When an authorization for medication expires, the center is required to notify the parent that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. The medication authorization for Child B indicated that the authorizations needed to be updated prior to August 2025. The medication was observed onsite on 11/13/25 and the paperwork had not been updated.”
  4. Nov 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-I

      “The center may administer prescription medication provided the center has obtained written authorization from a parent or guardian. A prescription medication was observed onsite for Child A on 11/13/25. There was no written authorization from a parent or guardian available onsite for the medication.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “When an authorization for medication expires, the center is required to notify the parent that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. The medication authorization for Child B indicated that the authorizations needed to be updated prior to August 2025. The medication was observed onsite on 11/13/25 and the paperwork had not been updated.”
  5. May 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F-4

      “The center is required to ensure that when they provide meals or snacks, that children three years of age or younger are not offered foods that are considered to be potential choking hazards. On 12/3/24, children 16-months-old through three-years-old were observed to be served hot dogs that were not cut lengthwise or in a manner to prevent possible choking.”
  8. Dec 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F-4

      “The center is required to ensure that when they provide meals or snacks, that children three years of age or younger are not offered foods that are considered to be potential choking hazards. On 12/3/24, children 16-months-old through three-years-old were observed to be served hot dogs that were not cut lengthwise or in a manner to prevent possible choking.”
  9. Jun 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 11 earlier visits
  1. Nov 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on review of four staff records, the center did not obtain all of the documentation required for staff records. Evidence: The record for Staff #2 did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.”
  2. Nov 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on review of four staff records, the center did not obtain all of the documentation required for staff records. Evidence: The record for Staff #2 did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.”
  3. Mar 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 7, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-2 Complaint related: No

      “Based on interviews, it was determined that the center is not maintaining the 1:5 ratio of staff to children in the toddler classroom. The ages of the children in this room ranges from 16 to 24 months. Evidence: Interviews revealed that for approximately the last five months, one staff is routinely alone with 6 to 7 toddlers anywhere from10 to 45 minutes during the morning from 7:45 am to 8:30 am. On 2/27/23, interviews revealed that the toddler classroom had one staff with 7 toddlers from 8 am to 8:45 am.”
  6. Nov 3, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “Based on a review of children's files and interview with the director, it was determined that one child with diagnosed food allergies did not have a written care plan from a physician regarding the foods the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: Child A's diagnosed food allergies are walnuts, cashews and almonds. There was no written care plan on file.”
  7. Nov 3, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “Based on a review of children's files and interview with the director, it was determined that one child with diagnosed food allergies did not have a written care plan from a physician regarding the foods the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: Child A's diagnosed food allergies are walnuts, cashews and almonds. There was no written care plan on file.”
  8. Jun 10, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place to prevent access by children. Evidence: 1. The laundry room's door in the hallway was unlocked and bleach and detergent were stored inside. 2. Two containers of commercial paint were stored on the floor in the resource room , the paint was accessible to children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation, it was determined that a diapering surface was not nonabsorbent and the diapering surface was used for more than diapering and cleaning the children. Evidence: The diapering pad in the toddler classroom was cracked and peeling and was no longer an nonabsorbent surface. Artwork and toys were stored on the diapering pad in the two year old classroom.”
  9. Jun 10, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place to prevent access by children. Evidence: 1. The laundry room's door in the hallway was unlocked and bleach and detergent were stored inside. 2. Two containers of commercial paint were stored on the floor in the resource room , the paint was accessible to children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation, it was determined that a diapering surface was not nonabsorbent and the diapering surface was used for more than diapering and cleaning the children. Evidence: The diapering pad in the toddler classroom was cracked and peeling and was no longer an nonabsorbent surface. Artwork and toys were stored on the diapering pad in the two year old classroom.”
  10. Feb 16, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “Based on a review of the most recent health inspection and interview, it was determined that there has not been an annual inspection by the health department. The most recent health inspection is dated 6/17/20.”
  11. Feb 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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 Learning Paths Academy at Ashland (#29)

Is Learning Paths Academy at Ashland (#29) licensed?

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

When was Learning Paths Academy at Ashland (#29) last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Learning Paths Academy at Ashland (#29) had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 7 of 12 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 Learning Paths Academy at Ashland (#29) care for?

203, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Learning Paths Academy at Ashland (#29) accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Learning Paths Academy at Ashland (#29)'s hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Learning Paths Academy at Ashland (#29) cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 680-2100 to ask.

What is Learning Paths Academy at Ashland (#29)'s phone number?

(703) 680-2100.

Where is Learning Paths Academy at Ashland (#29)?

5555 Assateague Place, Manassas, VA 20112. The nearest other daycare we list is AlphaBest at Ashland Elementary, 1.1 miles away.

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