Dawning Point Learning Center
1179 Courthouse Road, Suite 2
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 318-8349
Current Inspector: Morgan Bryson (540) 270-0057
Inspection Date: Nov. 16, 2023
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 (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
32.1 Report by person other than physician
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted 11/16/2023 from 10:00am-1:35pm. There were 31 children directly supervised by 7 staff and all classrooms were in ratio. The physical plant, outdoor playground area, programming, menus, 3 staff records, 6 children?s records, 6 medications, emergency drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed practicing counting, learning the alphabet and letter sounds, participating in circle time, reading the story "How to Catch a Turkey", and eating snack which consisted of graham crackers and apple sauce. There was an appropriate supply of age appropriate materials for the children. There was an adequate number of CPR/First Aid, Daily Health Observation, and MAT trained staff on site at the time of inspection. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.
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 5pm on 12/26/2023. Please email me at morgan.bryson@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-4 Description: Based on record review, the center did not request the results of an out of state child abuse and neglect central registry search from all states which staff have lived within the last 5 years by the staff's 30th day of employment.
Evidence: Staff #1 (Date of Hire: 7/20/2023) has resided in Florida within the last 5 years and did not have documentation of a child abuse and neglect central registry search on file.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-B Description: Based on record review, the center did not obtain a signed Sworn Disclosure Statement for all staff by the first day of employment.
Evidence: Staff #3 (Date of Hire: 10/5/2023) did not have a Sworn Disclosure Statement on file at the time of inspection.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: Based on record review, the center did not maintain a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all required information.
Evidence: Child #6's record was missing two phone numbers for emergency contacts. Child #5's record could not be located at the time of inspection.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, areas inside the center were not maintained in a clean and safe condition.
Evidence: There were two holes in the drywall in the School Age classroom.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1. In the 2's classroom, there was a disinfectant spray and a bleach water spray bottle stored in an unlocked cabinet. There was also an odor eliminator spray with the warning "Caution - Keep out of reach of children." that was sitting on the counter in the bathroom.
2. In the Toddler's classroom, there was a bleach water spray bottle sitting on the changing table.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-D Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure that cleaning and sanitizing materials were not located above utensils and single-service articles.
Evidence: In the 2's room, a disinfectant spray and bleach water spray were stored in a cabinet above plates, cups, and spoons.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-290-A-3 Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure that electrical outlets have protective covers.
Evidence: In the 3's classroom, there were 5 outlets uncovered. In the School Age classroom, which was occupied by the 3's and 4's classroom during the inspection, had 12 outlets uncovered.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-440-G Description: Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure that cribs are used for children under 12 months of age.
Evidence: Child #2 (Age 5 months) has not been provided with a crib to sleep in the Infant room. Child #2 was observed sleeping in a swing at the time of inspection. Staff advised the infant does not sleep in a crib because the parent hasn't brought in a fitted sheet yet so the infant sleeps in a bouncer or the swing.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-440-L Description: Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure that pillows and filled comforters were not used by children under two years of age.
Evidence: In the Infant room, Child #1 (13 months) had a nap mat with a pillow and attached filled comforter in the assigned crib. Staff stated that the child uses the pillow and filled comforter in the crib during naps.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-560-G Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure that food brought from home is dated and labeled in a way to identify the owner.
Evidence: In the Toddler room, there was a Lunchable observed in the refrigerator that was not labeled or dated.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.
