Dawning Point Learning Center
15 Kingsland Drive
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 659-9227
Current Inspector: Donna Liberman (540) 359-5244
Inspection Date: March 17, 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 monitoring inspection was conducted from 9:30 am - 12:00 noon with the center director. There were 39 children, ranging from seven months to ten years of age, present with seven staff supervising when the inspection was initiated. 25 additional children, ranging from 5-10 years of age, arrived at the center after a field trip, accompanied by three additional staff. Children were observed eating snack, playing with age-appropriate toys, playing outside on the playground, listening to a story, and eating lunch. Lunch served today: cheese pizza, mandarin oranges, corn and milk. Four child records and five staff records were reviewed, along with the emergency drill log, written daily attendance, written allergy list, handwashing procedures and required posted information.
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 Friday, 4/15/2023. 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 #4 (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: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-B Description: Based on review of five staff records, it was determined that not all staff had a sworn statement completed prior to their first day of employment. Evidence: the record for staff #2 (date of hire: 12/28/22) had a sworn statement that did not indicate whether or not they had lived out of the state of Virginia in the past five years. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-C-2 Description: Based on review of five staff records, it was determined that not all staff had Central Registry Search results within thirty days of employment. Evidence: the record for staff #2 (date of hire: 12/28/22) did not have documentation of a Central Registry search request or follow up conducted. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-L Description: Based on staff interview, the facility failed to inform all staff who work with children of children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions. Evidence: when asked, not all preschool teachers could state which children in the group had allergies, sensitivities and/or dietary restrictions. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on review of five staff records, not all records contained all required information. Evidence: the record for staff #1, who stated they drove children in the van to today's field trip, did not contain documentation of a driver's license or current certification in first aid and CPR. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-B Description: Based on review of five staff records, the facility 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 #2 (date of hire: 12/28/2022) did not contain documentation of completed orientation training. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, the facility did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: in the school age classroom there is 1) a bulletin board that is not securely hanging on the wall; 2) a rug with curled corners that presents a tripping hazard and 3) broken, cracked floor tiles Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation, it was determined that not all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: A can of air freshener that stated "keep out of reach of children" and "contents under pressure" was observed in the school age classroom sitting on a window sill. There was a cannister of disinfectant wipes sitting on an open counter in the infant/toddler classroom. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-320-B Description: Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that all restrooms were equipped as required. Evidence: 1) There was no toilet paper in the two's bathroom accessible to the children and no paper towels in the two's bathroom/sink area. 2) There was no toilet paper in the school age bathroom accessible to the children and no paper towels in the school age bathroom/sink area. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-F Description: Based on observation, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that children under 10 years of age are always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: when the school age children returned from their field trip, they were observed entering the building and entering their classroom while two staff were parking vans and one staff was standing holding the building door open. Approximately 24 children, from five to nine years of age, entered the classroom and were out of sight and sound supervision of staff for less than five minutes. One staff then entered the classroom and left again for approximately one minute. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-G Description: Based on observation, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that children 10 years of age and older are always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff as required. Evidence: child #1 was observed alone in the school age classroom from approximately 9:30-11:00am. No staff could see or hear the child for the entire duration of time as staff was walking the floor with the inspector, cooking lunch, answering the door and answering the phone. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-3 Description: Based on observation, the facility failed to maintain the ratio of one staff for every eight children, two years of age. Evidence: in the preschool classroom, 17 children were observed with two staff. The youngest child in the room was two years old (child #2 date of birth: 3/21/2020.) Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-470-A Description: Based on observation, and an interview with staff, requirements were not met for a permanent swimming pool located on the premises of the center. Evidence: the padlock to the gate between the outdoor swimming pool and the playground was not locked. Children were observed using the playground. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
