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Dawning Point Learning Center
15 Kingsland Drive
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 659-9227

Current Inspector: Donna Liberman (540) 359-5244

Inspection Date: Jan. 20, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Comments:
An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm with the center director. There were 43 children, ranging from five months to five years of age, present with nine staff supervising. Children were observed eating lunch, watching an age-appropriate video, and napping. Lunch served today: tortilla with ground beef and cheese, corn, apple sauce and milk. Four child records and five staff records were reviewed, along with the emergency drill log, fire and health inspections, written daily attendance, written allergy list, three vans and eight prescription/over-the-counter medications and authorization forms.

Please complete the columns for "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" for each violation cited on the violation notice, and then return a signed and dated copy to the licensing office by 4:00pm on Monday, 1/30/2023. If you have further questions about this inspection please contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or Donna.Liberman@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:
Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-4
Description: Based on review of five staff records, it was determined that no Out of State Child Abuse and Neglect Search was requested by the end of the 30th day of employment for staff who indicated they have lived outside of Virginia in the past five years and/or follow up as required. Evidence: the record for staff #5 (Date of hire: 10/6/2022), who indicated that they have lived out of the state of Virginia in the past five years, had no documentation of an out of state child abuse and neglect search request.

Plan of Correction: Called to follow up on missing out of state background check; contact stated that they were backlogged; will follow up again in two weeks if not received by then.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70
Description: Based on review of five staff records, not all records contained all required information. Evidence: the record for staff #3 (date of hire: 12/28/2022) did not have complete documentation that two or more references were checked before employment.

Plan of Correction: Had references but they were not filed correctly. File now complete.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-80-A
Description: Based on review of the written attendance record, and an interview with staff, it was determined that the facility did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of children in care as it occurs. Evidence: 13 children were observed in the infant/toddler classroom, however only 11 children were included on the attendance sheet.

Plan of Correction: Infant and toddler classrooms now use a separate clipboard to maintain attendance.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-B
Description: Based on review of five staff records, the center did not have complete documentation that all staff received orientation training, as required, prior to working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: the record for staff #3 (date of hire: 12/28/2022) did not contain documentation of completed orientation training.

Plan of Correction: Will ensure all orientation training is completed and documented as required.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-330-B
Description: Based on an inspection of the playground, it was determined that the resilient surfacing does not comply with minimum safety standards. Evidence: the mulch under and around play equipment with a height of approximately 4-5 feet high was not resilient. The depth of the wood chips under and around the composite play structure was approximately one - three inches in depth. There are 4 tricycles on a track observed on the concrete sidewalk, without a resilient fall zone.

Plan of Correction: Mulch has been purchased and placed on the playground. Tricycle equipment has been moved to the grass area.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-A
Description: Based on observation, not all handwashing procedures were followed, as required. Evidence: children's hands were not washed with soap and water after eating lunch in the infant/toddler classroom. One infant's hands were not washed with soap and water before being fed a bottle.

Plan of Correction: All staff will be retrained on handwashing procedures at the next staff meeting.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-510-E
Description: Based on review of five medications and authorizations, it was determined that the facility failed to follow their own medication procedures as required. Long term prescription drug use and over-the-counter medication may be allowed with written authorization from the child?s physician and parent. Evidence: the record for child #6 and child #9 did not contain written authorization from the child's parent for long term medication observed on site.

Plan of Correction: Will obtain missing documents.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-510-P
Description: Based on review of eight medications and authorizations, the facility did not ensure when an authorization for medication expires, the parent is notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Evidence: the medication authorization form for child #5 expired 7/2021 and the medication authorization form for child #7 expired on 1/13/2023. The medication has not been returned to the parents nor have the medication authorization forms been renewed.

Plan of Correction: Will obtain updated authorization forms.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-E
Description: Based on review of documentation, and an interview with staff, shelter in place procedures were not practiced a minimum of twice per year as required. Evidence: There were no documented shelter in -place drills conducted in 2022.

Plan of Correction: Conducted a shelter-in-place drill on 1/30/2023.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-560-M
Description: Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that no child is allowed to drink while walking around. Evidence: The Licensing inspector observed a child in the infant/toddler class walking around drinking a bottle.

Plan of Correction: Will retrain staff.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-570-A
Description: Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that when a child is placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt shall be fastened securely. Evidence: three out of the six children sitting in the feeding table, and one infant seated in a high chair did not have their safety belt securely fastened. One child was observed attempting to stand up in the feeding chair.

Plan of Correction: Ordered new safety belts and replaced all belts in the feeding table. Will retrain staff to use the safety belts.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-580-C
Description: Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that during transportation of children Virginia state statutes about safety belts and child restraints are followed as required. Evidence, there was only one booster seat observed for the three vans, and staff stated that they do not have any additional booster seats. According to the school age class roster there are approximately 16 children under the age of 8, who require a booster seat, that are transported to area elementary schools on the facility?s vans.

Plan of Correction: Purchased booster seats for the vans.

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.

Virginia Quality is a voluntary quality rating and improvement system for early care and education facilities serving children ages birth through pre-K. To find programs participating in Virginia Quality, click here.

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