VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Dawning Point Learning Center
1179 Courthouse Road, Suite 2
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 318-8349

Current Inspector: Morgan Bryson (540) 270-0057

Inspection Date: April 27, 2023

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. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 32.1 Report by person other than physician 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted 4/27/2023 from 10:45am through 1:50pm. There were 23 children directly supervised by 6 staff and all classrooms were in ratio. The physical plant, outdoor playground area, programming, menus, 7 staff records, 5 children?s records, emergency drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. There were reportedly no medications on site at the time of inspection. Children were observed playing with blocks, coloring, and engaging in indoor free play. Positive interactions between children and staff were observed during this inspection. There was an adequate supply of age appropriate materials for the children. The center was clean and organized. There was an adequate number of CPR/First Aid, Daily Health Observation, and MAT trained staff on site at the time of inspection. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. Please complete the columns for "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" for each violation cited on the Violation Notice, and then return a signed and dated copy to the licensing office by 5pm on 6/20/2023. Please email me at morgan.bryson@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on record review, the center did not follow up on an out of state central registry request within 45 days of the initial request for staff who have lived outside the state of Virginia within the last 5 years. Evidence: The center submitted a New York central registry search request for Staff #2 (Date of Hire: 2/8/23) on 3/1/23, however, the center had no documentation that a follow up was completed to check on the status of the results and results were not on file at the time of the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not ensure that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment for all staff. Evidence: Staff #4 (Date of Hire: 4/18/23) only had one reference check on file at the time of inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-80-A
Description:	Based on staff interview and review of attendance records, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs for each group of children. Evidence: 1. In the Pre-K 3 room there were 5 children present and 6 children were signed in on the attendance log. 2. In the Twos room there were 5 children present and only 4 children were signed in on the attendance log.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-520-C
Description:	Based on review of diaper ointments and creams, the center did not ensure that diaper ointments are labeled with the child's name. Evidence: There was a container of A&D diaper ointment that was not labeled with the child's name.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.