VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

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

Current Inspector: Beth Velke (804) 629-8302

Inspection Date: Aug. 14, 2024

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

Technical Assistance:

Potable Water Lead Testing Requirements Effective January 1, 2025, the VDOE will begin determining compliance with ? 22.1-289.057 of the Code of Virginia, which is legislation passed by the General Assembly in 2020. The law requires all licensed child day programs, religious exempt child day centers that serve preschool age children, and certified preschools to test potable drinking water. The law requires that programs submit their plans and test results to the Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water (VDH ODW) and the Superintendent. If the results of the testing indicate elevated lead levels, the program shall remediate, retest, and resubmit results to VDH ODW and the Superintendent. There is an additional alternative bottled water option that comes with additional requirements. The statutory requirement can be found online at https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title22.1/chapter14.1/section22.1-289.057/. Resources are now available for providers on the "What's New" webpage on the ChildCareVA website at https://www.childcare.virginia.gov/providers/what-s-new.

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 8/14/2024. The on-site inspection began at 1:00 pm and ended at 4:15 pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 28 children present and 7 staff. The inspector reviewed 4 children?s records and 3 staff records on-site on 8/14/2024. This inspection included document review, a tour of the facility, interviews 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 deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 9/3/2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	(Repeat Violation) Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that all areas and equipment, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1) There are broken and missing tiles in the two?s classroom 2) The smoke detector was chirping in the two?s classroom 3) The front door lock was not operational, and the door couldn?t be opened when the LI arrived 4) There was trash on the playground including a broken gutter 5) There are multiple tree roots that are exposed causing a tripping hazard
Plan of Correction:	1) Contractors are being contacted to replace missing tiles pieces 2) Batteries have been replaced in the smoke detector 3) Front door has been fixed 4) Trash on playground has been removed, including the broken gutter 5) Currently getting quotes to apply more mulch on tree roots
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, not all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: there were sanitizing wipes, disinfectant spray and a bleach water solution stored in an unlocked cabinet, with the door open, below the changing table.
Plan of Correction:	Retrained staff on how to properly store hazardous substances.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-B
Description:	(Repeat Violation) Based on observation, there was not resilient surfacing around playground equipment, and a fall zone, as required. Evidence: 1) The swings require a fall zone with resilient surfacing in both the front and back of the swings. The ?pea gravel? looks like river rocks and is not an approved material on the compressed loose fill synthetic materials depth chart. 2) There is less than 2? of resilient surfacing under and around the composite play equipment. 3) There is not any resilient surfacing under and around the slide on the small playground.
Plan of Correction:	1) Contacting contractors for quotes to replace pea gravel 2) Adding more mulch under and around the composite play equipment 3) Adding more mulch to add more resilient surfacing under and around our small playground
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	(Repeat Violation) Based on observation, not all diapering procedures were followed, as required. Evidence: The diaper changing pad had holes, causing it to be absorbent.
Plan of Correction:	Diaper changing pad has been replaced.