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Dawning Point Learning Center

805 Lyons Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA 224064.2· 25 reviews
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days

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About Dawning Point Learning Center

Dawning Point Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 45 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

Monday5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
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Inspection reports for Dawning Point Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1107394
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Summary

22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 15 of 22 visits · 45 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 12
  • Building, equipment and play areas 9
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Background checks 4
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1

For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-430-B

      “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.”
  3. Jan 6, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Nov 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Oct 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat Violation Areas and equipment outside the center shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. A long black electrical cord was observed within the fenced playground area, which is directly attached to the exterior of the center. The electrical cord enters the building near the base and extends upward to the roofline. Excess slack from the cord lies loosely along the ground and is draped over the playground fence, making it accessible to children. The unsecured and slack portion of the electrical cord presents tripping, entanglement, and strangulation hazards to children playing on the playground.”
  6. Aug 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “The center is required to obtain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Staff #4's second reference was obtained four day after beginning employment.”
  7. Aug 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “The center is required to obtain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Staff #4's second reference was obtained four day after beginning employment.”
  8. Jun 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “The center shall 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. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. There was not a current written allergy list in the 4's, Toddler's, 3's, 2's, Infants, or School Age classrooms. There was a child with a food allergy in the 2's classroom.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat Violation Areas and equipment inside the center shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In the Toddler room near the carpet area, the short red shelf had three small holes on the top and the backing material was peeling off in large sections.”
  9. May 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 7, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to request a child abuse and neglect central registry search prior to employment from any state in which staff has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state for Staff #3, who has been employed for more than three weeks and was working alone with children at the time of the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children. The TB screening for Staff #3 was completed over two weeks after hire.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat Violation Areas and equipment inside and outside of the center shall be maintained in a clean and safe condition. 1. On the "little playground," the mulch used as resilient surfacing in the fall zones of the slides and climbing equipment consisted of long splintered wood pieces measuring five to six inches in length posing a scratch and impalement hazard. 2. In the Toddler room, a section of cove base was detached from the wall by the exterior door exposing a layer of dirt, crumbling drywall, and peeling paint. 3. On the "big playground", one set of double gates had a missing latch or lock and the gate was unable to be secured. The gates were ajar leaving a large gap and children were observed pushing on the gates.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Repeat Violation Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. There were four bottles of bleach and a case of bottled disinfectant liquid on a shelf inside the kitchen with the door ajar and easily accessible to children walking by.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Resilient surfacing shall be underneath and in the fall zones of the outside play equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus. On the "big playground", the double green slide, approximately three and a half feet in height, had grass growing four feet into the fall zone. At the base of these slides there was dirt showing through a thin layer of mulch. At the base of the curved green slide, measuring three and a half feet in height, there was only one inch of resilient surfacing. At the base of the taller green slide, measuring four feet in height, there was only one inch of resilient surfacing. These slides require at least six inches of resilient surfacing in fall zones.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-400-B

      “Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Staff #4 was heard loudly yelling "stop bothering them!" from down the hallway. Staff #4 then stated to a child "color the paper or you won't color at all" with a raised voice and harsh tone and slammed a colored pencil down on the table in front of the child. Later, this same staff member was speaking to a child attempting to go across the monkey bars on the playground and stated "Come on, if they can do it you should be able to do it, why can't you do it?" with a taunting tone.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-D

      “Repeat Violation Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications. The Toddler classroom has been without a qualified lead teacher for over six months. The 2's classroom has been without a qualified lead teacher for over two months. The 3's classroom has been without a qualified lead teacher for one month.”
Show 32 earlier visits
  1. Mar 10, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: Yes

      “Repeat Violation Complaint Related Areas and equipment inside the center shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. 1. On 3/5/2025, a large cabinet door in the Twos room, measuring approximately eight feet in height and 20 inches in width, fell on Child #1 (Age Two) while sitting at a table. 2. During onsite inspections on 3/10/2025 an 3/31/2025, the middle cabinet door that fell had been reattached with three hinges. However, the door is not fully operable as it cannot open completely without first opening the adjacent door. 3. During an onsite inspection on 3/10/2025, there was a nail protruding from the front of the same middle cabinet door, approximately three feet from the ground, that could entangle clothing or snag skin. During a follow up inspection on 3/31/2025, a sharp nail was protruding at the very bottle of the front of the middle cabinet door, that also could entangle clothing or snag skin. There was a child napping on a cot directly up against this cabinet door during both dates. 4. During an onsite inspection on 3/10/2025 and 3/31/2025, a piece of wood trim on the front of the middle cabinet door was broken at the bottom exposing jagged and splintered wood. A child was napping on a cot directly up against the cabinet door during both dates.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-B-2 Complaint related: Yes

      “Complaint Related The center shall inform the department's representative as soon as practicable, but not to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child that occurs while the child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention. On 3/5/2025, Child #1 sustained a head injury and fractured hand while under the supervision of the center. The center was made aware that same day that Child #1 was taken to the hospital and did not submit a serious injury report to the Department.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B Complaint related: No

      “Repeat Violation Hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A mop bucket full of cleaning solution and water along with one box containing multiple bottles of bleach and one box containing multiple bottles of a disinfectant solution was observed sitting inside the kitchen with the door wide open and easily accessible to children walking by.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: No

      “When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On 2/25/2025, Staff #1 notified Staff #4 the large cabinet door in the Twos room was broken and connected by only one hinge which allowed the door to freely swing side to side. On 3/3/2025, Staff #4 put in a work order for the door to be repaired. On 3/5/2025, Staff #2 was opening the door to obtain diapering supplies when the hinge came off and the door fell onto Child #1 (Age Two). Child #1 sustained a head injury and a fractured hand. The door narrowly missed falling on another child sitting at the table and a child that had just walked by the door.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-340-D Complaint related: No

      “Repeat Violation Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications. On 3/5/2025, Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 were the only staff present in the Twos classroom and none of the staff have documentation of lead teacher qualifications. The Twos classroom has not had a lead teacher for at least one month.”
  2. Feb 21, 2025Visit9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. In the Toddler room, Staff #2 did not wash their hands before or after changing a child's diaper.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “The center is required to have all applicants for licensure as a child day center undergo repeat background checks every five years. The Sworn Disclosure Statements maintained on site for Applicant #1 and Applicant #2 have been expired for one year and 10 months and 11 months, respectively.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Repeat Violation The center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance with each group of children that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. In the Toddler Room, there were 6 children present and only 4 were signed in. In the Infant Room, there were 6 children present and only 5 were signed in.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Repeat Violation Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the Threes classroom, there were three disinfectant spray bottles and two carpet cleaning spray bottles located on a shelf, out of the reach of children, in an unlocked cabinet.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “Repeat Violation When food is brought from home, the container must be clearly dated. In the Infant room, there were three bottles of breast milk that were not dated.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-C

      “Repeat Violation When diaper ointment or cream is used it shall be stored in a way that is inaccessible to children. In the Toddler room, multiple diaper creams were stored underneath the changing table in an open and accessible area and 6 toddlers were present in the room at the time. One toddler was observed reaching in and pulling out one of the tubes of diaper cream.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat Violation Areas inside the center shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. 1. Multiple areas of peeling blue wall paint were observed in the Four's classroom bathroom. 2. In the Toddler room, the bottom door on the changing table was broken exposing diaper creams to the children present in the classroom. In addition, a section of cove base has detached from the wall by the exterior door exposing a layer of dirt and dust. 3. In the Twos room, there was an approximately four inch by two inch sized hole in the wall near the door.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Staff #2 and Staff #3 have not yet completed the VDOE sponsored orientation course and it is overdue by one month.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “Repeat Violation The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #2 and Staff #3, both employed for over four months, have not had a central registry search requested. Staff #2 was working alone with children at the time of inspection.”
  3. Feb 21, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. In the Toddler room, Staff #2 did not wash their hands before or after changing a child's diaper.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “The center is required to have all applicants for licensure as a child day center undergo repeat background checks every five years. The Sworn Disclosure Statements maintained on site for Applicant #1 and Applicant #2 have been expired for one year and 10 months and 11 months, respectively.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Repeat Violation The center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance with each group of children that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. In the Toddler Room, there were 6 children present and only 4 were signed in. In the Infant Room, there were 6 children present and only 5 were signed in.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Repeat Violation Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the Threes classroom, there were three disinfectant spray bottles and two carpet cleaning spray bottles located on a shelf, out of the reach of children, in an unlocked cabinet.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “Repeat Violation When food is brought from home, the container must be clearly dated. In the Infant room, there were three bottles of breast milk that were not dated.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-C

      “Repeat Violation When diaper ointment or cream is used it shall be stored in a way that is inaccessible to children. In the Toddler room, multiple diaper creams were stored underneath the changing table in an open and accessible area and 6 toddlers were present in the room at the time. One toddler was observed reaching in and pulling out one of the tubes of diaper cream.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat Violation Areas inside the center shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. 1. Multiple areas of peeling blue wall paint were observed in the Four's classroom bathroom. 2. In the Toddler room, the bottom door on the changing table was broken exposing diaper creams to the children present in the classroom. In addition, a section of cove base has detached from the wall by the exterior door exposing a layer of dirt and dust. 3. In the Twos room, there was an approximately four inch by two inch sized hole in the wall near the door.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Staff #2 and Staff #3 have not yet completed the VDOE sponsored orientation course and it is overdue by one month.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “Repeat Violation The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #2 and Staff #3, both employed for over four months, have not had a central registry search requested. Staff #2 was working alone with children at the time of inspection.”
  4. Feb 21, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. In the Toddler room, Staff #2 did not wash their hands before or after changing a child's diaper.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “The center is required to have all applicants for licensure as a child day center undergo repeat background checks every five years. The Sworn Disclosure Statements maintained on site for Applicant #1 and Applicant #2 have been expired for one year and 10 months and 11 months, respectively.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Repeat Violation The center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance with each group of children that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. In the Toddler Room, there were 6 children present and only 4 were signed in. In the Infant Room, there were 6 children present and only 5 were signed in.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Repeat Violation Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the Threes classroom, there were three disinfectant spray bottles and two carpet cleaning spray bottles located on a shelf, out of the reach of children, in an unlocked cabinet.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “Repeat Violation When food is brought from home, the container must be clearly dated. In the Infant room, there were three bottles of breast milk that were not dated.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-C

      “Repeat Violation When diaper ointment or cream is used it shall be stored in a way that is inaccessible to children. In the Toddler room, multiple diaper creams were stored underneath the changing table in an open and accessible area and 6 toddlers were present in the room at the time. One toddler was observed reaching in and pulling out one of the tubes of diaper cream.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat Violation Areas inside the center shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. 1. Multiple areas of peeling blue wall paint were observed in the Four's classroom bathroom. 2. In the Toddler room, the bottom door on the changing table was broken exposing diaper creams to the children present in the classroom. In addition, a section of cove base has detached from the wall by the exterior door exposing a layer of dirt and dust. 3. In the Twos room, there was an approximately four inch by two inch sized hole in the wall near the door.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Staff #2 and Staff #3 have not yet completed the VDOE sponsored orientation course and it is overdue by one month.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “Repeat Violation The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #2 and Staff #3, both employed for over four months, have not had a central registry search requested. Staff #2 was working alone with children at the time of inspection.”
  5. Sep 5, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment for staff hired after 7/1/2024. Staff #3, who had been employed for two months, did not have a central registry search request sent until more than five weeks of employment. The results were still not on file at the time of inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “The center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance with each group of children that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. There were 11 children present in the Four's classroom but only two children were signed in on the written attendance record.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “Food brought from home must be labeled with the child's name and dated. In the Toddler's room, there was a blue bottle containing milk that was not labeled or dated.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-C

      “Repeat Violation When diaper ointment or cream is used it shall be stored in a way that is inaccessible to children. In the Toddler room, multiple diaper creams were stored in an open and accessible area underneath the changing table and 5 toddlers were present in the room at the time.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat Violation Areas inside the center shall be maintained in a clean and safe condition. 1. Multiple areas of peeling blue wall paint were observed in the Four's classroom bathroom. Also, peeling wall paint was observed on the wall near the book corner in the Four's classroom. 2. In the Toddler's room, the bottom door on the changing table was broken exposing diaper creams to the children present in the classroom. The broken door was leaning on the wall nearby. 3. In the Two's classroom, the carpet wall siding had a three inch hole in the fabric and the top section of the siding was observed to be started to detach from the wall.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-B

      “Sunscreen shall be maintained in the original container and labeled with the child's name. In the Infant room, there was one sunscreen that was not labeled with the child's name.”
  6. Sep 5, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment for staff hired after 7/1/2024. Staff #3, who had been employed for two months, did not have a central registry search request sent until more than five weeks of employment. The results were still not on file at the time of inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “The center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance with each group of children that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. There were 11 children present in the Four's classroom but only two children were signed in on the written attendance record.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “Food brought from home must be labeled with the child's name and dated. In the Toddler's room, there was a blue bottle containing milk that was not labeled or dated.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-C

      “Repeat Violation When diaper ointment or cream is used it shall be stored in a way that is inaccessible to children. In the Toddler room, multiple diaper creams were stored in an open and accessible area underneath the changing table and 5 toddlers were present in the room at the time.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat Violation Areas inside the center shall be maintained in a clean and safe condition. 1. Multiple areas of peeling blue wall paint were observed in the Four's classroom bathroom. Also, peeling wall paint was observed on the wall near the book corner in the Four's classroom. 2. In the Toddler's room, the bottom door on the changing table was broken exposing diaper creams to the children present in the classroom. The broken door was leaning on the wall nearby. 3. In the Two's classroom, the carpet wall siding had a three inch hole in the fabric and the top section of the siding was observed to be started to detach from the wall.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-B

      “Sunscreen shall be maintained in the original container and labeled with the child's name. In the Infant room, there was one sunscreen that was not labeled with the child's name.”
  7. Sep 4, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A Complaint related: No

      “The center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance for each group of children that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. In the Two's classroom on 9/4/2024, there were 12 children present and only 11 children signed in on the attendance record.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-2 Complaint related: Yes

      “Complaint Related The required ratio for children ages 16 months to 24 months is one staff per five children. On 9/5/2024 at 7:00am there were two staff supervising 18 children in the Four's classroom. The youngest child in the group was age 21 months. The classroom had been out of ratio for approximately one hour.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-4 Complaint related: Yes

      “Complaint Related The required ratio for children ages three years to school age eligible is one staff per 10 children. On 9/5/2024 from approximately 7:13am through 7:43am there were 11 children with two staff in the Four's room. The youngest child in the classroom was age four years. The classroom was left out of ratio every few minutes during this timeframe as one staff from the Four's would go to receive children arriving to the program leaving 11 children with one staff.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-B Complaint related: No

      “Bottles shall not be used while the child in their designated sleeping location. In the Infant room on 9/4/2024, Child #1 was observed drinking a bottle while laying in their crib which is their designated sleeping location.”
  8. Jul 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Apr 15, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure each staff member submits documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment. Evidence: Staff #5 (Date of Hire: 2/15/2024) and Staff #2 (Date of Hire: 5/12/2023) have TB tests on file dated 2/19/2024 and 3/14/2024, respectively.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not obtain a physical examination for each child within 30 days after the child's first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #3 (Start Date: 11/10/2023) had a physical examination on file dated 3/21/2024.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, areas inside the center were not maintained in a clean and safe condition. Evidence: In the bathroom attached to the 4's classroom there was chipping and peeling paint on the wall next to the sink.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-C

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure requirements regarding diaper ointment and cream were met. Evidence: In the Toddler room there were three diaper creams that were not labeled with the child's name and stored in bins underneath the changing table that was unlocked and accessible to children.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-H

      “Based on documentation review and staff interview, the center did not maintain a record of each monthly emergency evacuation drill. Evidence: There was no emergency evacuation drill documented for the month of March 2024.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation of the physical plant, the center did not ensure hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Toddler room, there was a spray bottle of bleach next to the children's sink and two disinfectant spray bottles on the table by the changing table that was within reach of children. 2. In the 2's classroom, there was a sanitizing spray bottle and disinfectant cleaning wipes stored in an unlocked cabinet.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation of diapering procedures, the center did not ensure that disposable diapers are disposed in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: In the Infant room, staff was observed completing a diaper change and used their hands to open the lid of the trash can to dispose of the soiled diaper.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that all medications were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the Toddler room, Child #6 had a prescription medication stored in a bin underneath the changing table that was unlocked and accessible to children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “Based on medication review, the center did not ensure that when medication authorization expires that the parent is notified to pick up within 14 days or the center will dispose of the medication. Evidence: Child #9 has two medications on site that had accompanying medication authorizations that expired 1/27/2024.”
  10. Apr 15, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure each staff member submits documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment. Evidence: Staff #5 (Date of Hire: 2/15/2024) and Staff #2 (Date of Hire: 5/12/2023) have TB tests on file dated 2/19/2024 and 3/14/2024, respectively.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not obtain a physical examination for each child within 30 days after the child's first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #3 (Start Date: 11/10/2023) had a physical examination on file dated 3/21/2024.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, areas inside the center were not maintained in a clean and safe condition. Evidence: In the bathroom attached to the 4's classroom there was chipping and peeling paint on the wall next to the sink.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-C

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure requirements regarding diaper ointment and cream were met. Evidence: In the Toddler room there were three diaper creams that were not labeled with the child's name and stored in bins underneath the changing table that was unlocked and accessible to children.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-H

      “Based on documentation review and staff interview, the center did not maintain a record of each monthly emergency evacuation drill. Evidence: There was no emergency evacuation drill documented for the month of March 2024.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation of the physical plant, the center did not ensure hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Toddler room, there was a spray bottle of bleach next to the children's sink and two disinfectant spray bottles on the table by the changing table that was within reach of children. 2. In the 2's classroom, there was a sanitizing spray bottle and disinfectant cleaning wipes stored in an unlocked cabinet.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation of diapering procedures, the center did not ensure that disposable diapers are disposed in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: In the Infant room, staff was observed completing a diaper change and used their hands to open the lid of the trash can to dispose of the soiled diaper.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that all medications were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the Toddler room, Child #6 had a prescription medication stored in a bin underneath the changing table that was unlocked and accessible to children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “Based on medication review, the center did not ensure that when medication authorization expires that the parent is notified to pick up within 14 days or the center will dispose of the medication. Evidence: Child #9 has two medications on site that had accompanying medication authorizations that expired 1/27/2024.”
  11. Dec 7, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  12. Nov 28, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  13. Oct 30, 2023Visit13 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-3 Complaint related: No

      “Based on staff interview, the center did not ensure that ratios were maintained in the Threes classroom. Evidence: On 10/25/2023 from approximately 3:29pm to 3:31pm there were 10 children present with Staff #1. However, the youngest child in the Threes group at that time was Child #1 (Age 2) making the ratio 1 staff to 8 children.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: No

      “Based on staff interviews, the center did not ensure that activities and services were maintained in compliance with the licensing standards and the center's own policies and procedures that are required by the licensing standards. Evidence: 1. Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 reported the center's policy for identifying where children are at all times requires staff to complete head counts at each threshold. 2. On 10/25/2023, Staff #1 did not not do head counts at each threshold when bringing in the Threes room from their afternoon outdoor play time and a child was left behind on the playground. Staff #1 stated "It was an accident, I forgot to do head counts."”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: No

      “Based on staff interview and review of the center's own video recording, the center did not ensure that children under 10 years of age were always within sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: On October 25, 2023 Child #1 (Age 2) was left on the playground after the Threes room went back inside after their outside play time. Staff #1 took the other children in the Threes room back into the center at approximately 3:29pm while Child #1 remained on the playground. Child #1 ran to the front door of the center and began knocking on the glass approximately 30 seconds after the class entered the building. At approximately 3:30pm, a parent of another child at the center found Child #1 standing at the front door and rang the doorbell. Staff #2 answered the door at approximately 3:31pm and then escorted Child #1 to their classroom. Child #1 was out of sight and sound supervision for approximately two minutes.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “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 in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: There was no posted allergy list in the Fours classroom.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, areas inside the center were not maintained in a clean and safe condition. Evidence: In the Twos classroom there was a strip of wood framing approximately 8 feet tall that was dangling from the tall cabinet door.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “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 Fours classroom, there were two disinfectant spray bottles stored in the tall unlocked cabinet.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-D

      “Based on staff interview and record review, the center did not ensure there is at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director regularly present in each grouping of children. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 (Date of Hire: 11/14/22) is the lead teacher in the Toddler classroom and does not have documentation on file they meet qualifications of a program leader or program director. 2. Staff #2 (Date of Hire: 12/5/19) is the staff regularly present in the Twos classroom and does not have documentation on file they meet the qualifications of a program leader or program director. Staff #5 stated there is no lead teacher in the Twos classroom.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-3

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure that ratios were maintained in the Threes classroom. Evidence: The youngest child present in the Threes classroom was Child #8 (Age 2) making the ratio in the classroom 1 staff to 8 children. There was 1 staff present with 10 children at the time of inspection.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-450-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that cots used by children during the designated rest period had linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover. Evidence: In the Toddler room, one child was observed laying on a cot with only a blanket on top of them and no bottom cover.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the center did not ensure that disposable diapers were disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: In the Twos room, the foot-operated mechanism on the trash can was not functioning. Staff demonstrated how they dispose of diapers which requires their hands to touch the trash can by lifting the lid.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-I

      “Based on medication review, the center did not obtain current parental authorization for children's medication. Evidence: Child #7 had an emergency medication on site and the parental authorization on file expired 12/1/2022.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that food brought from home is dated and labeled to identify the owner. Evidence: In the Infant classroom, there were two containers of food in the refrigerator and one container of food sitting on top of the refrigerator that was not dated or labeled with a child's name.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-N

      “Based on observation, it was determined a crib used by an infant over the age of 5 months was equipped with toys hanging over the sleeping area. Evidence: Child #3 (Age 6 months) was observed sleeping in a crib with a stuffed spiral activity toy attached to the side of the crib. The toy was dangling in the crib next to the sleeping infant.”
  14. Oct 30, 2023Complaint investigation13 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-3 Complaint related: No

      “Based on staff interview, the center did not ensure that ratios were maintained in the Threes classroom. Evidence: On 10/25/2023 from approximately 3:29pm to 3:31pm there were 10 children present with Staff #1. However, the youngest child in the Threes group at that time was Child #1 (Age 2) making the ratio 1 staff to 8 children.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: No

      “Based on staff interviews, the center did not ensure that activities and services were maintained in compliance with the licensing standards and the center's own policies and procedures that are required by the licensing standards. Evidence: 1. Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 reported the center's policy for identifying where children are at all times requires staff to complete head counts at each threshold. 2. On 10/25/2023, Staff #1 did not not do head counts at each threshold when bringing in the Threes room from their afternoon outdoor play time and a child was left behind on the playground. Staff #1 stated "It was an accident, I forgot to do head counts."”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: No

      “Based on staff interview and review of the center's own video recording, the center did not ensure that children under 10 years of age were always within sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: On October 25, 2023 Child #1 (Age 2) was left on the playground after the Threes room went back inside after their outside play time. Staff #1 took the other children in the Threes room back into the center at approximately 3:29pm while Child #1 remained on the playground. Child #1 ran to the front door of the center and began knocking on the glass approximately 30 seconds after the class entered the building. At approximately 3:30pm, a parent of another child at the center found Child #1 standing at the front door and rang the doorbell. Staff #2 answered the door at approximately 3:31pm and then escorted Child #1 to their classroom. Child #1 was out of sight and sound supervision for approximately two minutes.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “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 in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: There was no posted allergy list in the Fours classroom.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, areas inside the center were not maintained in a clean and safe condition. Evidence: In the Twos classroom there was a strip of wood framing approximately 8 feet tall that was dangling from the tall cabinet door.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “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 Fours classroom, there were two disinfectant spray bottles stored in the tall unlocked cabinet.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-D

      “Based on staff interview and record review, the center did not ensure there is at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director regularly present in each grouping of children. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 (Date of Hire: 11/14/22) is the lead teacher in the Toddler classroom and does not have documentation on file they meet qualifications of a program leader or program director. 2. Staff #2 (Date of Hire: 12/5/19) is the staff regularly present in the Twos classroom and does not have documentation on file they meet the qualifications of a program leader or program director. Staff #5 stated there is no lead teacher in the Twos classroom.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-3

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure that ratios were maintained in the Threes classroom. Evidence: The youngest child present in the Threes classroom was Child #8 (Age 2) making the ratio in the classroom 1 staff to 8 children. There was 1 staff present with 10 children at the time of inspection.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-450-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that cots used by children during the designated rest period had linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover. Evidence: In the Toddler room, one child was observed laying on a cot with only a blanket on top of them and no bottom cover.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the center did not ensure that disposable diapers were disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: In the Twos room, the foot-operated mechanism on the trash can was not functioning. Staff demonstrated how they dispose of diapers which requires their hands to touch the trash can by lifting the lid.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-I

      “Based on medication review, the center did not obtain current parental authorization for children's medication. Evidence: Child #7 had an emergency medication on site and the parental authorization on file expired 12/1/2022.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that food brought from home is dated and labeled to identify the owner. Evidence: In the Infant classroom, there were two containers of food in the refrigerator and one container of food sitting on top of the refrigerator that was not dated or labeled with a child's name.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-N

      “Based on observation, it was determined a crib used by an infant over the age of 5 months was equipped with toys hanging over the sleeping area. Evidence: Child #3 (Age 6 months) was observed sleeping in a crib with a stuffed spiral activity toy attached to the side of the crib. The toy was dangling in the crib next to the sleeping infant.”
  15. Oct 30, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-3 Complaint related: No

      “Based on staff interview, the center did not ensure that ratios were maintained in the Threes classroom. Evidence: On 10/25/2023 from approximately 3:29pm to 3:31pm there were 10 children present with Staff #1. However, the youngest child in the Threes group at that time was Child #1 (Age 2) making the ratio 1 staff to 8 children.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: No

      “Based on staff interviews, the center did not ensure that activities and services were maintained in compliance with the licensing standards and the center's own policies and procedures that are required by the licensing standards. Evidence: 1. Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 reported the center's policy for identifying where children are at all times requires staff to complete head counts at each threshold. 2. On 10/25/2023, Staff #1 did not not do head counts at each threshold when bringing in the Threes room from their afternoon outdoor play time and a child was left behind on the playground. Staff #1 stated "It was an accident, I forgot to do head counts."”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: No

      “Based on staff interview and review of the center's own video recording, the center did not ensure that children under 10 years of age were always within sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: On October 25, 2023 Child #1 (Age 2) was left on the playground after the Threes room went back inside after their outside play time. Staff #1 took the other children in the Threes room back into the center at approximately 3:29pm while Child #1 remained on the playground. Child #1 ran to the front door of the center and began knocking on the glass approximately 30 seconds after the class entered the building. At approximately 3:30pm, a parent of another child at the center found Child #1 standing at the front door and rang the doorbell. Staff #2 answered the door at approximately 3:31pm and then escorted Child #1 to their classroom. Child #1 was out of sight and sound supervision for approximately two minutes.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “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 in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: There was no posted allergy list in the Fours classroom.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, areas inside the center were not maintained in a clean and safe condition. Evidence: In the Twos classroom there was a strip of wood framing approximately 8 feet tall that was dangling from the tall cabinet door.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “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 Fours classroom, there were two disinfectant spray bottles stored in the tall unlocked cabinet.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-D

      “Based on staff interview and record review, the center did not ensure there is at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director regularly present in each grouping of children. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 (Date of Hire: 11/14/22) is the lead teacher in the Toddler classroom and does not have documentation on file they meet qualifications of a program leader or program director. 2. Staff #2 (Date of Hire: 12/5/19) is the staff regularly present in the Twos classroom and does not have documentation on file they meet the qualifications of a program leader or program director. Staff #5 stated there is no lead teacher in the Twos classroom.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-3

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure that ratios were maintained in the Threes classroom. Evidence: The youngest child present in the Threes classroom was Child #8 (Age 2) making the ratio in the classroom 1 staff to 8 children. There was 1 staff present with 10 children at the time of inspection.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-450-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that cots used by children during the designated rest period had linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover. Evidence: In the Toddler room, one child was observed laying on a cot with only a blanket on top of them and no bottom cover.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the center did not ensure that disposable diapers were disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: In the Twos room, the foot-operated mechanism on the trash can was not functioning. Staff demonstrated how they dispose of diapers which requires their hands to touch the trash can by lifting the lid.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-I

      “Based on medication review, the center did not obtain current parental authorization for children's medication. Evidence: Child #7 had an emergency medication on site and the parental authorization on file expired 12/1/2022.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that food brought from home is dated and labeled to identify the owner. Evidence: In the Infant classroom, there were two containers of food in the refrigerator and one container of food sitting on top of the refrigerator that was not dated or labeled with a child's name.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-N

      “Based on observation, it was determined a crib used by an infant over the age of 5 months was equipped with toys hanging over the sleeping area. Evidence: Child #3 (Age 6 months) was observed sleeping in a crib with a stuffed spiral activity toy attached to the side of the crib. The toy was dangling in the crib next to the sleeping infant.”
  16. Oct 30, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-3 Complaint related: No

      “Based on staff interview, the center did not ensure that ratios were maintained in the Threes classroom. Evidence: On 10/25/2023 from approximately 3:29pm to 3:31pm there were 10 children present with Staff #1. However, the youngest child in the Threes group at that time was Child #1 (Age 2) making the ratio 1 staff to 8 children.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: No

      “Based on staff interviews, the center did not ensure that activities and services were maintained in compliance with the licensing standards and the center's own policies and procedures that are required by the licensing standards. Evidence: 1. Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 reported the center's policy for identifying where children are at all times requires staff to complete head counts at each threshold. 2. On 10/25/2023, Staff #1 did not not do head counts at each threshold when bringing in the Threes room from their afternoon outdoor play time and a child was left behind on the playground. Staff #1 stated "It was an accident, I forgot to do head counts."”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: No

      “Based on staff interview and review of the center's own video recording, the center did not ensure that children under 10 years of age were always within sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: On October 25, 2023 Child #1 (Age 2) was left on the playground after the Threes room went back inside after their outside play time. Staff #1 took the other children in the Threes room back into the center at approximately 3:29pm while Child #1 remained on the playground. Child #1 ran to the front door of the center and began knocking on the glass approximately 30 seconds after the class entered the building. At approximately 3:30pm, a parent of another child at the center found Child #1 standing at the front door and rang the doorbell. Staff #2 answered the door at approximately 3:31pm and then escorted Child #1 to their classroom. Child #1 was out of sight and sound supervision for approximately two minutes.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “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 in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: There was no posted allergy list in the Fours classroom.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, areas inside the center were not maintained in a clean and safe condition. Evidence: In the Twos classroom there was a strip of wood framing approximately 8 feet tall that was dangling from the tall cabinet door.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “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 Fours classroom, there were two disinfectant spray bottles stored in the tall unlocked cabinet.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-D

      “Based on staff interview and record review, the center did not ensure there is at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director regularly present in each grouping of children. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 (Date of Hire: 11/14/22) is the lead teacher in the Toddler classroom and does not have documentation on file they meet qualifications of a program leader or program director. 2. Staff #2 (Date of Hire: 12/5/19) is the staff regularly present in the Twos classroom and does not have documentation on file they meet the qualifications of a program leader or program director. Staff #5 stated there is no lead teacher in the Twos classroom.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-3

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure that ratios were maintained in the Threes classroom. Evidence: The youngest child present in the Threes classroom was Child #8 (Age 2) making the ratio in the classroom 1 staff to 8 children. There was 1 staff present with 10 children at the time of inspection.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-450-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that cots used by children during the designated rest period had linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover. Evidence: In the Toddler room, one child was observed laying on a cot with only a blanket on top of them and no bottom cover.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the center did not ensure that disposable diapers were disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: In the Twos room, the foot-operated mechanism on the trash can was not functioning. Staff demonstrated how they dispose of diapers which requires their hands to touch the trash can by lifting the lid.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-I

      “Based on medication review, the center did not obtain current parental authorization for children's medication. Evidence: Child #7 had an emergency medication on site and the parental authorization on file expired 12/1/2022.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that food brought from home is dated and labeled to identify the owner. Evidence: In the Infant classroom, there were two containers of food in the refrigerator and one container of food sitting on top of the refrigerator that was not dated or labeled with a child's name.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-N

      “Based on observation, it was determined a crib used by an infant over the age of 5 months was equipped with toys hanging over the sleeping area. Evidence: Child #3 (Age 6 months) was observed sleeping in a crib with a stuffed spiral activity toy attached to the side of the crib. The toy was dangling in the crib next to the sleeping infant.”
  17. Feb 13, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance for each group of children that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1. In the Fours room, there were 6 children present and 7 children were signed in on the attendance sheet. 2. In the Toddler room, there were 4 children present and 3 children were signed in on the attendance sheet.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that children's hands were washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before eating snacks. Evidence: In the Threes room, the children were observed playing in centers and then cleaning up from centers when morning snack arrived to the classroom. The children were then seated at the tables and began eating morning snack which consisted of oranges and pretzels and did not wash their hands before beginning to eat.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that a nonabsorbent surface for diapering was used. Evidence: The changing pad in the Twos room had approximately a 1" tear in the material exposing the foam filling making the changing pad absorbent.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that prepared infant formula was dated and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: In the Infant room, there was one bottle of prepared infant formula in the refrigerator that was not dated or labeled with the child's name.”
  18. Feb 13, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance for each group of children that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1. In the Fours room, there were 6 children present and 7 children were signed in on the attendance sheet. 2. In the Toddler room, there were 4 children present and 3 children were signed in on the attendance sheet.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that children's hands were washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before eating snacks. Evidence: In the Threes room, the children were observed playing in centers and then cleaning up from centers when morning snack arrived to the classroom. The children were then seated at the tables and began eating morning snack which consisted of oranges and pretzels and did not wash their hands before beginning to eat.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that a nonabsorbent surface for diapering was used. Evidence: The changing pad in the Twos room had approximately a 1" tear in the material exposing the foam filling making the changing pad absorbent.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that prepared infant formula was dated and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: In the Infant room, there was one bottle of prepared infant formula in the refrigerator that was not dated or labeled with the child's name.”
  19. Feb 2, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  20. Dec 1, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review, the center did not conduct a follow up inquiry on an out of state child abuse and neglect search within 45 days after request to search for all staff who have lived outside the state of Virginia within the last 5 years. Evidence: The center submitted a Maryland Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry search for Staff #1 (Date of Hire: 5/11/2022) on 5/11/2022, however, no follow up was completed within 45 days after request to search.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation, disposable diapers were not disposed in a way that prevents the staff member's hand from touching the exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: In the Infant room, Staff #1 used their hand to lift the lid of the trash can to dispose of their gloves and an infant's diaper instead of using the foot operated mechanism.”
  21. Nov 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on record review and staff interview, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: On 11/4/2022, between approximately 5:30pm and 6:00pm, Staff #1 had approximately 8 children in the 4's classroom. Staff #1 had taken their keys, containing a cannister of pepper spray on an attached keychain, from the locked cabinet and sat them on a plastic tote bin by the door within reach of the children. Staff #1 was tending to another child and then they "heard the spray, turned and saw Child #1 with the pepper spray cannister and keys". Staff #1 immediately called management who began to administer first aid. Child #1 (Age 4) complained of burning hands and eyes. Staff also noted the child's hands appeared red.”
  22. Sep 13, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Twos room, there was a bottle of disinfectant on the changing table. 2. In the Threes room, there were bottles of bleach, disinfectant, and air freshener sprays, in an unlocked tall cabinet.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “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 classroom or area where children are present. Evidence: There was no allergy list posted in the Twos, Threes, Infants, or Fours classrooms.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of a physical examination for each enrolled child by the 30th day of enrollment. Evidence: Child #4 (Start Date: 6/27/2022) did not have a physical on file.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review, the center did not request the results of an out of state Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry search for all staff who have lived outside the state of Virginia within the last 5 years by the staff's 30th day of employment. Evidence: Staff #5 (Date of Hire: 5/11/2022) has resided in the state of Maryland within the last 5 years and the center has not submitted a search request for the staff's Maryland Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry search.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation of the playground areas, the center did not ensure that the required amount of resilient surfacing is located underneath and surrounding play structures on the playground. Evidence: 1. On the small playground, there were two slides, approximately 2 feet in height, located on grass and no resilient surfacing was present. 2. On the larger playground with the composite play structure, there were two slides, approximately 3-4 feet off the ground and there was only dirt and no resilient surfacing located at the bottom of the slides.”
  23. Sep 13, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Twos room, there was a bottle of disinfectant on the changing table. 2. In the Threes room, there were bottles of bleach, disinfectant, and air freshener sprays, in an unlocked tall cabinet.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “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 classroom or area where children are present. Evidence: There was no allergy list posted in the Twos, Threes, Infants, or Fours classrooms.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of a physical examination for each enrolled child by the 30th day of enrollment. Evidence: Child #4 (Start Date: 6/27/2022) did not have a physical on file.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review, the center did not request the results of an out of state Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry search for all staff who have lived outside the state of Virginia within the last 5 years by the staff's 30th day of employment. Evidence: Staff #5 (Date of Hire: 5/11/2022) has resided in the state of Maryland within the last 5 years and the center has not submitted a search request for the staff's Maryland Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry search.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation of the playground areas, the center did not ensure that the required amount of resilient surfacing is located underneath and surrounding play structures on the playground. Evidence: 1. On the small playground, there were two slides, approximately 2 feet in height, located on grass and no resilient surfacing was present. 2. On the larger playground with the composite play structure, there were two slides, approximately 3-4 feet off the ground and there was only dirt and no resilient surfacing located at the bottom of the slides.”
  24. Aug 3, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-570-2

      “Based on record review and staff interviews, the center did not inform the department’s representative as soon as practicable, but not more than two business days, of an injury to a child while under the center’s supervision when a referral is made for treatment from a medical professional. Evidence: Child #1 (Age 6) sustained an injury to their foot on 8/17/2021 while using the bathroom. The injury report dated 8/17/2021 reads ?Child #1 went into the restroom to use it and when the child went to flush the toilet it did not flush so Child #1 picked the back part up and it slipped out of Child #1?s hand and fell on the floor and cut Child #1?s foot. The shattered pieces cut Child #1?s foot open.? Staff #2 called 911 and the child was taken to the hospital via ambulance and received several stitches. This incident was not reported to the department’s representative and was discovered during the course of a complaint investigation.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: No

      “Based on interviews, the center did not ensure that when staff are supervising children, they always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence: On approximately Thursday 7/28/2022 or Friday 7/29/2022, Staff #3 and Staff #4 were ?sampling alcoholic beverages? in the center office while children were in care. Staff #4 reportedly put some alcoholic beverage into a Sprite can and took it into the Infant room. Staff #4 then stated ?I need to pour this out, I?m a light weight.?”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: No

      “Based on interviews, the center did not ensure that children under 10 years of age were always within sight and sound supervision of staff or that staff check on children who have not returned from the restroom after 5 minutes. Evidence: On 8/17/2021, Child #1 (Age 6) was in the bathroom for approximately 10-12 minutes and was not checked on by staff. When Child #1 left the bathroom after approximately 10-12 minutes Staff #1 noticed that the child had sustained an injury to Child #1?s foot and there was ?blood everywhere? and the ceramic toilet lid was shattered.”
  25. Aug 3, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-570-2

      “Based on record review and staff interviews, the center did not inform the department’s representative as soon as practicable, but not more than two business days, of an injury to a child while under the center’s supervision when a referral is made for treatment from a medical professional. Evidence: Child #1 (Age 6) sustained an injury to their foot on 8/17/2021 while using the bathroom. The injury report dated 8/17/2021 reads ?Child #1 went into the restroom to use it and when the child went to flush the toilet it did not flush so Child #1 picked the back part up and it slipped out of Child #1?s hand and fell on the floor and cut Child #1?s foot. The shattered pieces cut Child #1?s foot open.? Staff #2 called 911 and the child was taken to the hospital via ambulance and received several stitches. This incident was not reported to the department’s representative and was discovered during the course of a complaint investigation.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: No

      “Based on interviews, the center did not ensure that when staff are supervising children, they always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence: On approximately Thursday 7/28/2022 or Friday 7/29/2022, Staff #3 and Staff #4 were ?sampling alcoholic beverages? in the center office while children were in care. Staff #4 reportedly put some alcoholic beverage into a Sprite can and took it into the Infant room. Staff #4 then stated ?I need to pour this out, I?m a light weight.?”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: No

      “Based on interviews, the center did not ensure that children under 10 years of age were always within sight and sound supervision of staff or that staff check on children who have not returned from the restroom after 5 minutes. Evidence: On 8/17/2021, Child #1 (Age 6) was in the bathroom for approximately 10-12 minutes and was not checked on by staff. When Child #1 left the bathroom after approximately 10-12 minutes Staff #1 noticed that the child had sustained an injury to Child #1?s foot and there was ?blood everywhere? and the ceramic toilet lid was shattered.”
  26. Jul 25, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  27. Jun 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  28. Apr 27, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-450-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that cribs have a bottom cover when being used by infants. Evidence: In the Infants room, an infant was observed laying on a crib mattress with no crib sheet.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Based on observation, staff did not wash hands with soap and running water before and after diaper changes. Evidence: In the Toddlers room, Staff #1 was observed completing four children's diaper changes and the staff did not wash hands between diaper changes.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on staff interview, the center has not ensured that at least one carbon monoxide detector is installed in the facility. Evidence: The center does not have a carbon monoxide detector.”
  29. Apr 27, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-450-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that cribs have a bottom cover when being used by infants. Evidence: In the Infants room, an infant was observed laying on a crib mattress with no crib sheet.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Based on observation, staff did not wash hands with soap and running water before and after diaper changes. Evidence: In the Toddlers room, Staff #1 was observed completing four children's diaper changes and the staff did not wash hands between diaper changes.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on staff interview, the center has not ensured that at least one carbon monoxide detector is installed in the facility. Evidence: The center does not have a carbon monoxide detector.”
  30. Mar 1, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E Complaint related: No

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that prepared infant formula is dated and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: Two of five bottles observed in the refrigerator in the Infant room were not dated or labeled with the child's name.”
  31. Nov 10, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “Based on record review, the center did not obtain repeat Virginia Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry search results every 5 years on all staff. Evidence: Staff #3's most recent Virginia Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry search results on file was 9/26/2016.”
  32. Nov 10, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “Based on record review, the center did not obtain repeat Virginia Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry search results every 5 years on all staff. Evidence: Staff #3's most recent Virginia Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry search results on file was 9/26/2016.”

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Dawning Point Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Dawning Point Learning Center last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Dawning Point Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 45 rules across 15 of 22 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Dawning Point Learning Center care for?

100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Dawning Point Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Dawning Point Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Dawning Point Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 371-6510 to ask.

What is Dawning Point Learning Center's phone number?

(540) 371-6510.

Where is Dawning Point Learning Center?

805 Lyons Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA 22406. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning Paths Academy At England Run #72, 0.8 miles away.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).