Dreamer's Learning Academy
100 Nadia Street
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 335-8833
Current Inspector: Shawanda Henderson (540) 216-1434
Inspection Date: Feb. 26, 2024
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted with the director on February 26, 2024, beginning at 10:30 a.m. and ending at 12:40 p.m. There were 20 children, ages 10 months through 5 years old, in the direct care of 7 staff. The children were observed playing with age appropriate toys, coloring, and playing outside on the playground. Five children?s records were reviewed and in compliance. Three staff records were reviewed. There was one medication reviewed and in compliance. The first aid kit, flashlight, and battery-operated radio were observed and in compliance. The menu, daily attendance, and emergency drill log were reviewed. The most recent evacuation drill was documented as 1/30/2024. The most recent shelter-in-place drill was documented as 9/27/2023. The most recent lockdown drill was documented as 12/27/2023. The most recent health inspection was dated 3/17/2023. The most recent fire inspection was dated 12/1/2023.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, contact the licensing inspector at 540-216-1434.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-C-2 Description: Based on a review of documentation, the facility failed to obtain a central registry finding for staff within 30 days of employment or volunteer service. Evidence: Staff A (hire:7/10/23) and staff B (hire:1/3/2024) did not have documentation of a central registry finding in their records. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-260-A Description: Based on a review of documentation, the center failed to provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: The most recent fire inspection was dated 12/1/202. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, not all of the equipment inside the center were maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: In the infant room, all six seats of the feeding table were missing straps to secure the child. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-330-B Description: REPEAT VIOLATION - Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that the resilient surfacing complied with the minimum safety standards where playground equipment is provided. Evidence: The resilient surfacing was less than one inch in the fall zones around the playground equipment. Raw dirt was visible in some areas of the fall zones. The minimum requirement for resilient surfacing in the fall zones is 6 inches of playground mulch. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-D Description: Based on a review of documentation and staff interview, it was determined the center failed to have atleast one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present for each grouping of children. Evidence: The teacher in the infant room does not possess program leader qualifications. The teacher in the toddler classroom does not possess program leader qualifications. The teacher in the early preK classroom does not possess program leader qualifications. The two teachers in the preK jr classroom do not possess program leader qualifications. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-F Description: Based on observation and staff interview, the center filed to ensure that children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: There were three children, 2 years and under, alone in a classroom. The staff was observed in the adjoining room talking to two other staff members. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-410-1 Description: Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that children's movement were not restricted through binding. Evidence: A two year old child was observed in a low feeding chair for approximately five minutes. The child did not have any food or toys while strapped in the chair. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-570-A Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that when a child is placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt shall be fastened securely. Evidence: In the infant room, there was one 10 month old child seated in the feeding table that was not secured with a protective belt. In the toddler room, there was one 15 month old child that was seated in the feeding table and not secured with a protective belt. 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.
