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Learning Paths Academy at Stone Ridge (#28)

24859 Serpentine Place, Aldie, VA 201054.6· 54 reviews
licensed capacity
195
open each week
5 days
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About Learning Paths Academy at Stone Ridge (#28)

Learning Paths Academy at Stone Ridge (#28) is a licensed child care center in Aldie, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 195 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 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks - 12 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
195 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:30am - 6pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks - 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
StaffTrained Teaching Staff
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetySecured Keypad Entry System, Outdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsNACCRRA / Child Care Aware of America military childcare assistance
TransportationTransportation (Transportation to and from Area Public Schools)
Licensed capacity195 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Learning Paths Academy at Stone Ridge (#28) has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Learning Paths Academy at Stone Ridge (#28)

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
195 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#1105730
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 13 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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 23 visits
  1. Sep 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Transportation

      8VAC20-780-580-B

      “Any vehicle used by the center for the transportation of children shall meet the safety standards set by the Department of Motor Vehicles. One of the buses currently being used to transport children had a state inspection sticker that was expired by 17 days.”
  2. Jul 2, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-B-2 Complaint related: No

      “The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent criminal history check for staff #2 was overdue by 10 days.”
  3. Mar 12, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #7 updated screening was received over 3 months after it was due.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. The fridge in the infant room had a running temperature of 64 degrees, and with infant bottles stored inside.”
  4. Sep 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent criminal history check for staff #1 was overdue by 23 days.”
  9. Oct 2, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-380-A-1

      “The daily schedule shall include opportunities for outdoor activity for at least one hour per day. The center's daily schedule indicated a morning and afternoon outside time (30 minutes each) for each class, however the Toddler, Preschool, Stepping Stones, and Prep classes did not take their children outside. The Montessori classroom sent the children outside for three minutes to run laps, then had them come back inside.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-C

      “If diaper ointment is used, written parent authorization shall be obtained. A child in the Preschool classroom, did not have an written parent authorization for a tube of Eucerin.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-A

      “All over-the-counter skin products shall not be kept or used beyond the expiration date of the product. The Stepping Stone classroom had a tub of Aquafor for a child that had expired 32 days prior.”
  10. Oct 2, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-380-A-1

      “The daily schedule shall include opportunities for outdoor activity for at least one hour per day. The center's daily schedule indicated a morning and afternoon outside time (30 minutes each) for each class, however the Toddler, Preschool, Stepping Stones, and Prep classes did not take their children outside. The Montessori classroom sent the children outside for three minutes to run laps, then had them come back inside.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-C

      “If diaper ointment is used, written parent authorization shall be obtained. A child in the Preschool classroom, did not have an written parent authorization for a tube of Eucerin.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-A

      “All over-the-counter skin products shall not be kept or used beyond the expiration date of the product. The Stepping Stone classroom had a tub of Aquafor for a child that had expired 32 days prior.”
Show 13 earlier visits
  1. Jun 28, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  2. Apr 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 17, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Based on observation, staff did wash hands with soap and running water after contact with body fluids. Evidence: Staff in the Preschool A classroom did not wash hands after helping a child blow their nose.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “Based on record review, the center did not maintain complete written record of children's minor injuries. Evidence: 1 of 8 accident incident reports did not have date/ time where parents were notified documented as required.”
  5. Oct 17, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Based on observation, staff did wash hands with soap and running water after contact with body fluids. Evidence: Staff in the Preschool A classroom did not wash hands after helping a child blow their nose.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “Based on record review, the center did not maintain complete written record of children's minor injuries. Evidence: 1 of 8 accident incident reports did not have date/ time where parents were notified documented as required.”
  6. Feb 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 7, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-A-3

      “Based on observation electrical outlets did not have protective covers. Evidence: Room 6 was missing 1 electrical outlet cover by the cubbie area.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Based on observation infant formula was not dated with the child's name. Evidence: 3 infant bottles prepared at home were not labeled with the child's name and date.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation areas and equipment outside the center were not found in safe condition. Evidence: The fence going down the left side of the playground and along the back wall was found to have multiple nails that had popped up out of the wood and were exposed.”
  9. Oct 7, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-A-3

      “Based on observation electrical outlets did not have protective covers. Evidence: Room 6 was missing 1 electrical outlet cover by the cubbie area.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Based on observation infant formula was not dated with the child's name. Evidence: 3 infant bottles prepared at home were not labeled with the child's name and date.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation areas and equipment outside the center were not found in safe condition. Evidence: The fence going down the left side of the playground and along the back wall was found to have multiple nails that had popped up out of the wood and were exposed.”
  10. May 3, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-E

      “Based upon observation, there was not required 12 inches of space between nap cots. Evidence: The toddler classroom and pre-school classroom had 4 cots that had to be relocated to obtain the required 12 inches of space in between sleeping children.”
  11. May 3, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-E

      “Based upon observation, there was not required 12 inches of space between nap cots. Evidence: The toddler classroom and pre-school classroom had 4 cots that had to be relocated to obtain the required 12 inches of space in between sleeping children.”
  12. Dec 2, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Dec 2, 2021InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Learning Paths Academy at Stone Ridge (#28)

Is Learning Paths Academy at Stone Ridge (#28) 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 Stone Ridge (#28) last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Learning Paths Academy at Stone Ridge (#28) had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 6 of 13 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 Stone Ridge (#28) care for?

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

Does Learning Paths Academy at Stone Ridge (#28) accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Learning Paths Academy at Stone Ridge (#28)'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 Stone Ridge (#28) cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 327-0078 to ask.

What is Learning Paths Academy at Stone Ridge (#28)'s phone number?

(703) 327-0078.

Where is Learning Paths Academy at Stone Ridge (#28)?

24859 Serpentine Place, Aldie, VA 20105. The nearest other daycare we list is Villa Montessori Stone Ridge, 0.6 miles away.

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