Pathways Learning Academy
4238 Wilson Blvd
2nd Floor
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 997-6563
Current Inspector: Tameika King (804) 629-7486
Inspection Date: Sept. 11, 2025
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision
8VAC20-780 Programs
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-780 Special Services
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above to include standards found out of compliance during the previous inspection. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed. If there were any serious injuries or fatalities related to a violation, the details will be included in the description of the violation.
- Technical Assistance:
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Discussed school agers sharing a classroom with preschoolers. School agers will use the multipurpose room.
- Comments:
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An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on September 11, 2025 after the licensing office received a request to modify the center's age range. The on-site inspection began at 8:40 a.m. and ended at 10:00 a.m. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 19 children present and 4 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 4 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on September 23, 2025. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: 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.Plan of Correction: We put safe locking to all cabinet from outside.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-520-C Description: Diaper cream shall be inaccessible to children.
Diaper cream was in an unlocked drawer, accessible to children.Plan of Correction: We already put safety lock right away.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-530-A Description: 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.Plan of Correction: Schedule CPR 1st aid until she receive put a teacher has CPR 1st aid with the teacher.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
