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Pathways Learning Academy

4238 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 222034.8· 52 reviews
licensed capacity
94
open each week
5 days

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About Pathways Learning Academy

Pathways Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Arlington, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 94 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedCameras for parentsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 15 Months - 12 Years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
94 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “M-F, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 15 Months - 12 Years
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Grace Community Church (host church); Christian-based activities)
EnrichmentSpanish, yoga
StaffMaster's Degree in Education; Certifications: Montessori, CPR & First Aid, MAT (Director)
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyCameras / live video for parents (free live streaming classroom video via SproutAbout app)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesCameras / live video for parents (free live streaming classroom video via SproutAbout app)
Parent updatesParent app (SproutAbout)
Licensed capacity94 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Pathways Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Pathways Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
94 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1109612
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 27, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. May 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-C

      “Diaper cream shall be inaccessible to children. Diaper cream was in an unlocked drawer, accessible to children.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Disinfectant wipes and disinfectant spray were in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A

      “At least one staff in each classroom where children are present shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and current certification in first aid. Staff #1 was working alone in a classroom where children were present. Staff #1 does not have current certification in CPR and first aid.”
  3. Sep 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-C

      “Diaper cream shall be inaccessible to children. Diaper cream was in an unlocked drawer, accessible to children.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Disinfectant wipes and disinfectant spray were in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A

      “At least one staff in each classroom where children are present shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and current certification in first aid. Staff #1 was working alone in a classroom where children were present. Staff #1 does not have current certification in CPR and first aid.”
  4. Mar 27, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Feb 3, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to request background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not have documentation that results of a child abuse and neglect registry search were requested from one state for Staff #1, who has been employed for over 5 months. The center did not have documentation that a search of the child abuse and neglect registry was requested from one state for Staff #4, who has been employed for over 2 months.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the address of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The records for Child #3 and Child #4 were missing an address for 1 out of 2 emergency contacts.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Equipment of the center, inside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. There was cracked plastic on the corner of a toy in Classroom #2, creating sharp, jagged edges.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival of each child in care as it occurs. The daily attendance record for Classroom #1 did not document the arrival of 5 out of 10 children, who were present in the classroom.”
  6. Feb 3, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to request background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not have documentation that results of a child abuse and neglect registry search were requested from one state for Staff #1, who has been employed for over 5 months. The center did not have documentation that a search of the child abuse and neglect registry was requested from one state for Staff #4, who has been employed for over 2 months.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the address of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The records for Child #3 and Child #4 were missing an address for 1 out of 2 emergency contacts.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Equipment of the center, inside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. There was cracked plastic on the corner of a toy in Classroom #2, creating sharp, jagged edges.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival of each child in care as it occurs. The daily attendance record for Classroom #1 did not document the arrival of 5 out of 10 children, who were present in the classroom.”
  7. Dec 3, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jul 25, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-A-3

      “Electrical outlets, in areas used by children of preschool age or younger, shall have protective covers. There was an uncovered electrical outlet in the occupied Pre-K classroom.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A-1

      “At least one staff in each classroom shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Staff #1 does not have a current certification in CPR and was observed working in a classroom alone.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Each immunization report shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. Child #1's immunization report was not signed.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, shall be kept in a locked place. There were cleaning supplies on the changing table and in a cabinet under the changing table sink, unlocked and accessible to children.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A-2

      “At least one staff in each classroom shall have current certification in first aid. Staff #1 does not have a current certification in first aid and was observed working in a classroom alone.”
  9. Mar 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not obtain all information for 1 out of 4 children's records. Evidence: Child #1's record was missing an address for emergency contact #1 and a name, address and phone number for emergency contact #2.”
  10. Nov 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review, the center failed to obtain results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years for 1 out of 5 staff. Evidence: 1. Staff #2's record states that they currently reside out of state. 2. Staff #2 does not have results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry for the state in which they reside on file.”

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 Pathways Learning Academy

Is Pathways Learning Academy licensed?

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

When was Pathways Learning Academy last inspected?

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 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Pathways Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 7 of 10 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 Pathways Learning Academy care for?

94, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Pathways Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Pathways Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Pathways Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 900-9771 to ask.

What is Pathways Learning Academy's phone number?

(757) 900-9771.

Where is Pathways Learning Academy?

4238 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203. The nearest other daycare we list is Kinhaven School, 0.2 miles away.

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