Golden Path Academy LLC

STERLING, VAChild Day CenterLicensed

4.2based on state inspection data
Capacity202
Hours6:30am - 6:30pm, Monday - Friday
Est. price$848/mo

Contact information

Address21631 Ridgetop Circle, Suite 150, STERLING, VA, 20166

CitySTERLING, VA 20166

CountyLOUDOUN

Phone(571) 349-9277

Operating details

Hours6:30am - 6:30pm, Monday - Friday

Capacity202

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/4/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

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Location

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21631 Ridgetop Circle, Suite 150, STERLING, VA, 20166, STERLING, VA 20166

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/4/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-Low riskStandard 83/4/2026

    8VAC20-780-140-A

    Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of child #4, who had been enrolled for eight months.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 83/4/2026

    8VAC20-780-440-B

    Rest mats shall be identified for use by a specific child. The rest mats in 2 of the Pre-K classrooms were not identified for use by a specific child.

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 89/2/2025

    8VAC20-780-510-G

    Medication shall be labeled with the child's name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. Medication for child #2 was not labeled with the child's name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 89/2/2025

    8VAC20-780-570-B

    Bottle fed infants who cannot hold their own bottles shall be held when fed. An infant who could hold its own bottle was bottle fed while in on its back, not being held.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 82/25/2025

    8VAC20-780-260-B

    After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided, or approvals of a

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

12Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$848/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Virginia run about $1,267/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Virginia by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: STERLING, LOUDOUN County
  • Capacity: 202
  • Type: Child Day Center

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