Kinhaven School
4201 Northe Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
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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.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 15 Months - 12 Years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Grace Community Church (host church); Christian-based activities) |
| Enrichment | Spanish, yoga |
| Staff | Master's Degree in Education; Certifications: Montessori, CPR & First Aid, MAT (Director) |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Cameras / live video for parents (free live streaming classroom video via SproutAbout app) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Cameras / live video for parents (free live streaming classroom video via SproutAbout app) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (SproutAbout) |
| Licensed capacity | 94 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Pathways Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.
State record
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
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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8VAC20-780-520-C
“Diaper cream shall be inaccessible to children. Diaper cream was in an unlocked drawer, accessible to children.”
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.”
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.”
8VAC20-780-520-C
“Diaper cream shall be inaccessible to children. Diaper cream was in an unlocked drawer, accessible to children.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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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 10 visits in the last 3 years.
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.
94, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 900-9771 to ask.
(757) 900-9771.
4238 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203. The nearest other daycare we list is Kinhaven School, 0.2 miles away.