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Fredericksburg, VA 22406 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Learning Paths Academy At England Run #72
- licensed capacity
- 144
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Learning Paths Academy At England Run #72
Learning Paths Academy At England Run #72 is a licensed child care center in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 144 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 pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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2
3
4
5
6
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10
12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 144 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 3 weeks - 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Enrichment | STEM, Spanish, service-learning |
| Staff | Trained Teaching Staff |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Secured Keypad Entry System, Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | NACCRRA / Child Care Aware of America (military families) |
| Transportation | Transportation (Transportation to and from area public schools) |
| Accreditation | Cognia (AdvancED) accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 144 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Learning Paths Academy At England Run #72 has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Learning Paths Academy At England Run #72
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 144 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #1105317
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 16 visits · 13 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Background checks 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 7, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-60-A
“The center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child that contains all of the required documentation. 1. The record for Child A did not contain parent signatures for a required written agreement authorizing the center to obtain emergency medical care should an emergency occur when the parent cannot be located immediately. 2. The record for Child E did not contain the address of a second designated person to contact in an emergency when a parent cannot be reached.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“The center is required to provide annual approval from the health department. The most recent health inspection on record was dated 4/28/25.”
Nov 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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 11/10/25, at approximately 10:00am, the attendance record in the infant classroom contained documentation of a child being present who was no longer present, and another child was not marked present who was present.”
Nov 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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 11/10/25, at approximately 10:00am, the attendance record in the infant classroom contained documentation of a child being present who was no longer present, and another child was not marked present who was present.”
Sep 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-400-B
“Behavioral guidance is required to be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. On 9/5/25 at approximately 10:15am, Staff #1 was observed trying to keep a group of toddlers at the table for a painting project. Staff #1 ?forcefully? put Child A back onto their seat two times. Staff #1 then grabbed Child B by one arm to prevent them from leaving the area and the child’s arm went one direction and their body went another direction.”
Apr 23, 2025Visit3 rules cited
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to request background checks from each state that a staff member resided in within the previous five years prior to employment. Staff #4 indicated on their sworn statement that they had resided in another state within the previous five years. There was no central registry request for the state on file. Staff #4 had been employed for 10 days.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials are required to be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. On 4/23/25 in the JK classroom for four- to five-year-olds, the older Toddlers class for two- to three-year-olds, and the younger Toddlers class for 16-month-olds to 24-month-olds, there were three spray bottles per classroom filled with cleaning products observed in upper cabinets that did not contain locks.”
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. An emergency medication was observed on-site for Child A. The medication authorization form for Child A stated that the authorization must be updated prior to 10/5/24.”
Apr 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to request background checks from each state that a staff member resided in within the previous five years prior to employment. Staff #4 indicated on their sworn statement that they had resided in another state within the previous five years. There was no central registry request for the state on file. Staff #4 had been employed for 10 days.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials are required to be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. On 4/23/25 in the JK classroom for four- to five-year-olds, the older Toddlers class for two- to three-year-olds, and the younger Toddlers class for 16-month-olds to 24-month-olds, there were three spray bottles per classroom filled with cleaning products observed in upper cabinets that did not contain locks.”
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. An emergency medication was observed on-site for Child A. The medication authorization form for Child A stated that the authorization must be updated prior to 10/5/24.”
Apr 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to request background checks from each state that a staff member resided in within the previous five years prior to employment. Staff #4 indicated on their sworn statement that they had resided in another state within the previous five years. There was no central registry request for the state on file. Staff #4 had been employed for 10 days.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials are required to be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. On 4/23/25 in the JK classroom for four- to five-year-olds, the older Toddlers class for two- to three-year-olds, and the younger Toddlers class for 16-month-olds to 24-month-olds, there were three spray bottles per classroom filled with cleaning products observed in upper cabinets that did not contain locks.”
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. An emergency medication was observed on-site for Child A. The medication authorization form for Child A stated that the authorization must be updated prior to 10/5/24.”
- Nov 18, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Oct 22, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-260-A
“An annual fire inspection report is required from the fire official having jurisdiction. The annual fire inspection report is overdue by one month.”
8VAC20-780-530-A
“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid. Staff #4 was observed alone with a group of children and does not have current certification in CPR or first aid.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #3, who has been actively working at the center for the past 4 months, does not have two completed reference verifications on file.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. The updated screening for Staff #2 was due 4 months ago and the updated screening for Staff #4 was due 3 weeks ago.”
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Oct 22, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-260-A
“An annual fire inspection report is required from the fire official having jurisdiction. The annual fire inspection report is overdue by one month.”
8VAC20-780-530-A
“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid. Staff #4 was observed alone with a group of children and does not have current certification in CPR or first aid.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #3, who has been actively working at the center for the past 4 months, does not have two completed reference verifications on file.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. The updated screening for Staff #2 was due 4 months ago and the updated screening for Staff #4 was due 3 weeks ago.”
- May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 16, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on a review of five child records, the facility did not obtain documentation that each child has received immunizations prior to the child's first attendance. Evidence: the record for child #5 (date of first attendance: 8/15/2023) did not have documentation of immunizations.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review of five child records, it was determined that not all records contained all required information. Evidence: the record for child #5 did not have the name and phone number of the child's physician or documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age.”
Nov 16, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on a review of five child records, the facility did not obtain documentation that each child has received immunizations prior to the child's first attendance. Evidence: the record for child #5 (date of first attendance: 8/15/2023) did not have documentation of immunizations.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review of five child records, it was determined that not all records contained all required information. Evidence: the record for child #5 did not have the name and phone number of the child's physician or documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age.”
Nov 16, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on a review of five child records, the facility did not obtain documentation that each child has received immunizations prior to the child's first attendance. Evidence: the record for child #5 (date of first attendance: 8/15/2023) did not have documentation of immunizations.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review of five child records, it was determined that not all records contained all required information. Evidence: the record for child #5 did not have the name and phone number of the child's physician or documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age.”
May 22, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-510-B
“Based on a review of medication, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that medication given to a child had written authorization from the parent. Evidence: The medication for child A did not have written authorization.”
May 22, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-510-B
“Based on a review of medication, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that medication given to a child had written authorization from the parent. Evidence: The medication for child A did not have written authorization.”
Dec 6, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation, the facility staff did not ensure that all prepared infant formula shall be dated and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: There were nine bottles in the infant room’s refrigerator that were not dated.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the facility staff did not ensure that all areas and equipment inside the center were maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: The metal edge of the sink is lifting from the counter in the toddler and 2?s classroom. The edge of the sink metal and sharp creating a scratching/cutting hazard.”
Dec 6, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation, the facility staff did not ensure that all prepared infant formula shall be dated and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: There were nine bottles in the infant room’s refrigerator that were not dated.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the facility staff did not ensure that all areas and equipment inside the center were maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: The metal edge of the sink is lifting from the counter in the toddler and 2?s classroom. The edge of the sink metal and sharp creating a scratching/cutting hazard.”
Apr 26, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that the diapering surface was nonabsorbent. Evidence: The changing pad in the infant classroom and toddler classroom had cracks on the corners making it absorbent.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation the center did not maintain all areas and equipment inside of the center, in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: In the prep classroom, there was toilet paper unrolled on the floor and the door to the paper towel dispenser hanging open. In school age classroom, one of the bathroom was not clean and had urine residue on the side of the toilet near the floor and on the back of the seat area.”
Apr 26, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that the diapering surface was nonabsorbent. Evidence: The changing pad in the infant classroom and toddler classroom had cracks on the corners making it absorbent.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation the center did not maintain all areas and equipment inside of the center, in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: In the prep classroom, there was toilet paper unrolled on the floor and the door to the paper towel dispenser hanging open. In school age classroom, one of the bathroom was not clean and had urine residue on the side of the toilet near the floor and on the back of the seat area.”
- Nov 16, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 16, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 2, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Learning Paths Academy At England Run #72
Is Learning Paths Academy At England Run #72 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 England Run #72 last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Learning Paths Academy At England Run #72 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 12 of 16 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 England Run #72 care for?
144, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Learning Paths Academy At England Run #72 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Learning Paths Academy At England Run #72'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 England Run #72 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 373-8877 to ask.
What is Learning Paths Academy At England Run #72's phone number?
(540) 373-8877.
Where is Learning Paths Academy At England Run #72?
151 Lichfield Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA 22406. The nearest other daycare we list is Cornerstone Baptist Church, 0.4 miles away.