VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Dreamer's Learning Academy
100 Nadia Street
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 335-8833

Current Inspector: Shawanda Henderson (540) 216-1434

Inspection Date: Oct. 19, 2022

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. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted with the director beginning at 9:00 AM and ending at 10:08 AM. There were 18 children, ages ranging between 7 months and 5 years old, in the care of 4 staff members. The children were observed playing with age appropriate toys and positively interacting with staff. Six children's records were reviewed and in compliance. Four staff records were reviewed. There were no medications on site to be inspected. The first aid kit, flashlight, and weather-band radio were observed and in compliance. The most recent evacuation drill was documented as 8/23/2022. The most recent shelter-in-place drill was documented as 5/10/2022. The most recent fire inspection was dated 09/01/2022. The most recent health inspection was dated 3/14/2022. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice If there are any question regarding this inspection, contact Shawanda Henderson at 540-216-1434 or shawanda.henderson@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.058
Description:	Based on observation, the facility did not have a carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: Based on interviews with the facility staff, the facility did not have a carbon monoxide detector present.
Plan of Correction:	The director stated that she would speak with the owner regarding the carbon monoxide detector. The facility staff was unsure whether the system was equipped with carbon detection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on staff record review, the facility staff did not ensure that there was a record on site for each staff present. Evidence: Staff A (start date 8/30/2022) did not have a file available during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	The staff does have a record but the record could not be located during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-80-A
Description:	Based on a review of documentation, the facility staff did not ensure that the written record of daily attendance documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: None of the classrooms had a written record of attendance. The electronic attendance record was reviewed and it was determined that the staff in the 2?s and preschool classrooms had not documented children?s arrivals as they occurred. In the 2?s classroom there were 6 children signed in and 8 children physically present. In the preschool classroom there were 4 children signed in and 6 children physically present.
Plan of Correction:	The director will print out written attendance sheets for each classroom and staff will document children's arrivals and departures immediately on the sheet and tablet.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the facility staff did not ensure that all equipment inside of the center, were maintained in an operable condition. Evidence: A door safety lock in the toddler?s classroom was broken and inoperable.
Plan of Correction:	A new safety lock would be purchased and install on the door.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, the facility staff did not ensure that all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the 4?s classroom the cabinet under the sink was unlocked and contained several spray bottles that contained cleaning solutions.
Plan of Correction:	The facility staff will be reminded to secure all locks on cabinets where hazardous substances are stored immediately after use.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Based on observation, the facility staff did not ensure that a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing was used. Evidence: The changing surface in the toddler?s and 2?s classrooms had visible cracks and holes which made the diapering surface absorbent.
Plan of Correction:	The diapering pads will be replaced with new ones.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-D
Description:	Based on a review of documentation, the facility staff did not ensure that monthly practice evacuation drill were implemented. Evidence: The most recent practice emergency escape drill was documented as August 23, 2022.
Plan of Correction:	The director will ensure that practice emergency escape drills are completed monthly and documented.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-570-E
Description:	Based on observation, the facility staff did not ensure that all prepared infant formula was be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: There were four bottles of formula in the refrigerator of the infant room that were not dated. There was one bottle that did not have a name or date in the same refrigerator. There was one bottle in the 2?s classroom that was not dated or labeled with the child?s name.
Plan of Correction:	The director would speak with the staff regarding ensuring that all bottles are labeled with the child's name and date. If parents do not label the bottles, the staff will do so.