VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Dawning Point Learning Center
805 Lyons Blvd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 371-6510

Current Inspector: Morgan Bryson (540) 270-0057

Inspection Date: Feb. 18, 2026

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 Administration 8VAC20-821 Sanctions 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training 8VAC20-821 Appeals 8VAC20-780 Physical Plant 20 Access to minor?s records 8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 8VAC20-780 Programs 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect 8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies 8VAC20-790 Introduction 8VAC20-780 Special Services 8VAC20-790 Administration 8VAC20-821 Licensure Requirements 8VAC20-790 Staff Qualifications & Training 8VAC20-821 Renewal 8VAC20-790 Physical Plant 8VAC20-821 Application Fees 8VAC20-790 Staffing & Supervision 8VAC20-821 Background Checks 8VAC20-790 Programs 8VAC20-821 Standards of Conduct 8VAC20-790 Special Care Provisions & Emergencies 8VAC20-821 Violation Review 8VAC20-790 Special Services 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.

Technical Assistance:

Beginning February 1, 2026, licensed child day programs, licensed family day systems, and voluntarily registered family day homes shall refer to Chapter 8VAC20-821, General Procedures for the Licensure of Child Day Programs and Family Day Systems and Background Checks. This chapter replaces 8VAC20-770, Background Checks for Child Day Programs and Family Day Systems; 8VAC20-820, General Procedures and Information for Licensure; and 8VAC20-830, Fee Requirements for Processing Applications. For information and resources related to 8VAC20-821, please visit: https://www.childcare.virginia.gov/providers/what-s-new.

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 2/18/2026. The Department entered into a Consent Agreement with the facility on 11/3/2025. The on-site inspection began at 10:40am and ended at 12:35pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 32 children present and 7 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 4 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations. A subsidy health and safety inspection (SHSI) was conducted in conjunction with the licensing inspection. Subsidy standards that are not covered in licensing standards were reviewed during this SHSI, and this single inspection report reflects findings related to licensing standards and subsidy standards. Information gathered during the inspection determined noncompliance 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 business days from today, which will be the close of business on 2/25/2026. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-430-B
Description:	Materials and equipment available shall be age and stage appropriate for children. The toddler class was using dried corn kernels in a craft activity and multiple children were putting the kernels into their mouths. The dried corn kernels pose a potential choking hazard.
Plan of Correction:	Craft was discontinued & kernels removed from the room. Directors will continue the practice of asking to see weekly lesson plans and material requests ahead of time. Directors have re-trained and reminded staff to be weary of choking hazards and specifically make sure toys and materials are safe and age-appropriate.