Ms. Sheila Johnson
Stafford, VA 22554 · preschool to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Learning Paths Academy at South Campus (#78) is a licensed child care center in Stafford, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 162 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. 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 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 3 weeks - 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Enrichment | STEM, Spanish, service-learning (Junior Kindergarten) |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Secured Keypad Entry System, Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (Transportation to and from Area Public Schools) |
| Licensed capacity | 162 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Learning Paths Academy at South Campus (#78) has not listed its tuition.
State record
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 14 visits · 4 rules in all
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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8VAC20-780-350-B-4
“The required ratio for children ages 3 years old to school age is one staff per 10 children. There was one staff present with 12 children ages 3 and 4 years old.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-4
“The required ratio for children ages 3 years old to school age is one staff per 10 children. There was one staff present with 12 children ages 3 and 4 years old.”
8VAC20-780-40-L
“Based on staff interview, the facility failed to inform all staff who work with children of (all) children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions. Evidence: when asked, not all staff could state the children in the classroom with allergies, sensitivities and/or dietary restrictions.”
8VAC20-780-40-L
“Based on staff interview, the facility failed to inform all staff who work with children of (all) children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions. Evidence: when asked, not all staff could state the children in the classroom with allergies, sensitivities and/or dietary restrictions.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, not all handwashing procedures were followed, as required. Evidence: 1) an infant was observed during a diaper change and their hands were not washed with soap and water afterwards; 2) In the preschool A classroom two children were observed during a diaper change and their hands were not washed afterwards; 3) Staff in the preschool A classroom did not wash their hands before and after diapering two children.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, not all diapering procedures were followed as required. Evidence: Two children were observed during a diaper change, and staff in the preschool A classroom did not clean and sanitize the diapering surface after each use.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, not all handwashing procedures were followed, as required. Evidence: 1) an infant was observed during a diaper change and their hands were not washed with soap and water afterwards; 2) In the preschool A classroom two children were observed during a diaper change and their hands were not washed afterwards; 3) Staff in the preschool A classroom did not wash their hands before and after diapering two children.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, not all diapering procedures were followed as required. Evidence: Two children were observed during a diaper change, and staff in the preschool A classroom did not clean and sanitize the diapering surface after each use.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, not all handwashing procedures were followed, as required. Evidence: 1) an infant was observed during a diaper change and their hands were not washed with soap and water afterwards; 2) In the preschool A classroom two children were observed during a diaper change and their hands were not washed afterwards; 3) Staff in the preschool A classroom did not wash their hands before and after diapering two children.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, not all diapering procedures were followed as required. Evidence: Two children were observed during a diaper change, and staff in the preschool A classroom did not clean and sanitize the diapering surface after each use.”
8VAC20-780-370-1 Complaint related: Yes
“Based on multiple interviews, and a review of a photo, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that when an infant is placed in his crib to sleep, he shall always be placed on his back. Evidence: infant #1 (age three months) was observed (in a photo) sleeping in a crib on their tummy on 11/29/2022 between approximately 10-10:30 am. Staff interviews revealed that they put infant #1 to sleep on their tummy because they sleep better that way. Staff stated that infant #1 is unable to roll over from back to tummy or tummy to back. It was determined that infant #1 was also placed to sleep on their tummy on 11/21/2022 between approximately 1:30 - 2:30 pm.”
8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: Yes
“Based on interviews with staff, posted procedures in the classroom and review of the center’s procedures for safe sleeping practices and sudden infant death syndrome awareness, the facility failed to follow the center's own policies and procedures that are required by these standards. Evidence: The center’s safe sleep policy, states that "Start by always placing babies on their backs to sleep." Staff admitted that infant #1 (age three months) was placed on their tummy to sleep on more than one occasion. Staff stated that they were aware of the center's safe sleep policy to always lay babies down to sleep on their back in the crib.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“Based on review of documentation, and an interview with staff, the facility failed to maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: There was no allergy list in the three's classroom and the list in the toddler's class was dated August, 2022 though a more current list was dated October, 2022.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“Based on review of documentation, and an interview with staff, the facility failed to maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: There was no allergy list in the three's classroom and the list in the toddler's class was dated August, 2022 though a more current list was dated October, 2022.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that all handwashing procedures were followed as required. Evidence: In the infant room, staff changed a baby's diaper and set them on the floor to play, without washing the child's hands afterwards. In the PreK/JK room, not all children washed their hands after eating lunch.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that all handwashing procedures were followed as required. Evidence: In the infant room, staff changed a baby's diaper and set them on the floor to play, without washing the child's hands afterwards. In the PreK/JK room, not all children washed their hands after eating lunch.”
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Stafford, VA 22554 · preschool to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Stafford, VA 22554 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Stafford, VA 22554 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Stafford, VA 22554 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Stafford, VA 22554 · preschool to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Stafford, VA 22554 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Stafford, VA 22554 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 7 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.
162, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 754-2205 to ask.
(703) 754-2205.
122 Old Potomac Church Road, Stafford, VA 22554. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA SACC at Stafford Elementary School, 0.8 miles away.