Dawning Point Learning Center
805 Lyons Blvd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 371-6510
Current Inspector: Morgan Bryson (540) 270-0057
Inspection Date: June 9, 2025
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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above to include standards found out of compliance during the previous inspection. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed. If there were any serious injuries or fatalities related to a violation, the details will be included in the description of the violation.
- Comments:
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An unannounced, on-site focused inspection was initiated and completed on 6/9/2025 as a part of pending enforcement action. The Department issued a Notice of Intent to Deny Renewal of the License on 5/27/2025 as a result of high-risk violations. The on-site inspection began at 11:05am and ended at 1:30pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 52 children present and 8 staff. The inspector reviewed 6 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, 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 violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 6/27/2025. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-M Description: The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.
There was not a current written allergy list in the 4's, Toddler's, 3's, 2's, Infants, or School Age classrooms. There was a child with a food allergy in the 2's classroom.Plan of Correction: At the time of the walk through the allergy list was printed, updated, and dated.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Repeat Violation
Areas and equipment inside the center shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
In the Toddler room near the carpet area, the short red shelf had three small holes on the top and the backing material was peeling off in large sections.Plan of Correction: At the time of inspection the shelf was patched and repaired.
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.




