Dawning Point Learning Center
1179 Courthouse Road, Suite 2
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 318-8349
Current Inspector: Morgan Bryson (540) 270-0057
Inspection Date: Feb. 21, 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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
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:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted 2/21/2024 from 10:05am through 1:15pm. There were 39 children directly supervised by 7 staff and all classrooms were in ratio. The physical plant, outdoor playground area, programming, menus, 4 staff records, 5 children?s records, emergency drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. There were reportedly no medications on site. Children were observed participating in circle time, reading books, coloring, and participating in a number and color activity. Positive interactions between children and staff were observed during this inspection. There was an adequate supply of age appropriate materials for the children and 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 4/8/2024. Please email me at morgan.bryson@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-A Description: Based on record review, the center did not obtain updated background checks every five years for all staff.
Evidence: Staff #1 (Date of Hire: 11/5/2018)'s most recent Virginia Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry search results on file were dated 11/29/2018.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-M Description: Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not 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 that is dated and kept in each room where children are present.
Evidence: There was no list of children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in the Twos classroom.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-80-A Description: Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not maintain for each group of children a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.
Evidence: There was not attendance in the Twos classroom and there were 8 children present.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: REPEAT VIOLATION
Based on observation, the center did not ensure that areas inside the center were maintained in a clean and safe condition.
Evidence: There was one hole in the drywall in the School Age classroom.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: REPEAT VIOLATION
Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence: In the Threes and Fours classroom, there were two disinfectant sprays stored unlocked in the wooden cabinet by the classroom door.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-290-A-3 Description: REPEAT VIOLATION
Based on observation, the center did not ensure electrical outlets have protective covers.
Evidence: In the Threes and Fours classroom there were two uncovered outlets.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.
