Dawning Point Learning Center

8VAC20-780-130-E

“The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Child #1 is under the age of two years and their updated immunizations were due seven months ago.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“The center shall obtain documentation of a physical examination before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child #1 has been attending the center for over nine months and did not have a physical examination on file.”

8VAC20-780-570-A

“High chairs, infant carrier seats, or feeding tables shall be used for children under 12 months who are not held while being fed. A nine month old infant was observed drinking a bottle from a rocking swing.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Violation Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. The gate post has detached from the fence surrounding the toddler playground which is located near the exterior door children use to travel to and from the main playground. The gate post and fence had one nail with the sharp end protruding approximately 1.5" and another nail with the blunt end protruding approximately 1.5".”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Repeat Violation When food is brought from home it shall be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Several items of food in the refrigerator in the Infant room were not dated.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Child #1 is under the age of two years and their updated immunizations were due seven months ago.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“The center shall obtain documentation of a physical examination before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child #1 has been attending the center for over nine months and did not have a physical examination on file.”

8VAC20-780-570-A

“High chairs, infant carrier seats, or feeding tables shall be used for children under 12 months who are not held while being fed. A nine month old infant was observed drinking a bottle from a rocking swing.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Violation Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. The gate post has detached from the fence surrounding the toddler playground which is located near the exterior door children use to travel to and from the main playground. The gate post and fence had one nail with the sharp end protruding approximately 1.5" and another nail with the blunt end protruding approximately 1.5".”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Repeat Violation When food is brought from home it shall be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Several items of food in the refrigerator in the Infant room were not dated.”

22.1-289.035-B-3 Complaint related: No

“The center must obtain the results of a central registry search within 30 days of employment for all staff hired prior to 7/1/2024. Staff #1 was employed at the center for over three months before leaving employment and central registry results were never obtained for this staff member.”

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

“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. At approximately 9:05am on 8/29/2024 there were 4 children present in the Twos room but 5 children were marked present on the written attendance record.”

8VAC20-780-350-F Complaint related: No

“The center shall develop and implement a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members. The center has not developed a written policy for how children will receive care by consistent staff.”

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

“Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications. Staff #1 was identified as the program leaders in the Twos classroom but did not have documentation of program leader qualifications on file. Staff #1 has been the program leader in the classroom for over seven months.”

8VAC20-780-340-D

“Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications. Staff #1 was identified as the program leader in the Threes classroom but did not have documentation of program leader qualifications on file. Staff #1 has been the program leader in the Threes room for over five months.”

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

“Complaint Related Fans or other cooling systems shall be used when the temperature of inside areas occupied by children exceeds 80?F. On 7/22/2024, the School Age classroom was 81?F while occupied by children and there was no fan running. The air conditioning system in the classroom has not been working for at least the last three weeks at the time of inspection.”

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

“Complaint Related Areas and equipment inside and outside the center shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. On 7/22/2024, the emergency exit door located in the School Age room had a large crack in the glass spanning the entire length of the 6.5 foot glass door. In addition, the door is not able to be completely closed which caused a gap around three sides of the door. The door has been broken for at least the last three weeks at the time of inspection.”

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

“Complaint Related Fans or other cooling systems shall be used when the temperature of inside areas occupied by children exceeds 80?F. On 7/22/2024, the School Age classroom was 81?F while occupied by children and there was no fan running. The air conditioning system in the classroom has not been working for at least the last three weeks at the time of inspection.”

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

“Complaint Related Areas and equipment inside and outside the center shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. On 7/22/2024, the emergency exit door located in the School Age room had a large crack in the glass spanning the entire length of the 6.5 foot glass door. In addition, the door is not able to be completely closed which caused a gap around three sides of the door. The door has been broken for at least the last three weeks at the time of inspection.”

8VAC20-780-280-J

“Based on observed evidence, the center did not ensure that smoking was prohibited in the interior of the center. Evidence: In the Twos room on 3/26/2024 between approximately 1:29pm and 1:33pm, Staff #1 used an electronic smoking device several times while children were napping in the room.”

8VAC20-780-280-H

“Based on observed evidence, purses containing medications were stored accessible to children. Evidence: In the Twos room on 3/26/2024 at approximately 1:29pm, Staff #1 left a red purse containing prescription medication on the children's blue table while the staff member went into the bathroom for approximately two minutes. There were children napping in the room while the red purse was left unattended.”

8VAC20-780-410-1

“Based on review of the center's own video recording, a staff member engaged in a forbidden action of striking a child. Evidence: On 2/7/2024 at approximately 9:34am Staff #1 quickly approached Child #1 after the child threw a book down, bent down in the child's face with an angry expression, and jabbed Child #1 in the left side rib area.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“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.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“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.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“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.”

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 room where children are present. Evidence: There was no list of children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in the Twos classroom.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“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.”

22.1-289.035-A

“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.”

8VAC20-780-410-1

“Based on review of the center's own video recording, a staff member engaged in a forbidden action of striking a child. Evidence: On 2/7/2024 at approximately 9:34am Staff #1 quickly approached Child #1 after the child threw a book down, bent down in the child's face with an angry expression, and jabbed Child #1 in the left side rib area.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“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.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“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.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“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.”

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 room where children are present. Evidence: There was no list of children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in the Twos classroom.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“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.”

22.1-289.035-A

“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.”

8VAC20-780-410-1

“Based on review of the center's own video recording, a staff member engaged in a forbidden action of striking a child. Evidence: On 2/7/2024 at approximately 9:34am Staff #1 quickly approached Child #1 after the child threw a book down, bent down in the child's face with an angry expression, and jabbed Child #1 in the left side rib area.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“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.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“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.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“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.”

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 room where children are present. Evidence: There was no list of children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in the Twos classroom.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“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.”

22.1-289.035-A

“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.”

8VAC20-780-280-D

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that cleaning and sanitizing materials were not located above utensils and single-service articles. Evidence: In the 2's room, a disinfectant spray and bleach water spray were stored in a cabinet above plates, cups, and spoons.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that electrical outlets have protective covers. Evidence: In the 3's classroom, there were 5 outlets uncovered. In the School Age classroom, which was occupied by the 3's and 4's classroom during the inspection, had 12 outlets uncovered.”

8VAC20-780-440-G

“Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure that cribs are used for children under 12 months of age. Evidence: Child #2 (Age 5 months) has not been provided with a crib to sleep in the Infant room. Child #2 was observed sleeping in a swing at the time of inspection. Staff advised the infant does not sleep in a crib because the parent hasn't brought in a fitted sheet yet so the infant sleeps in a bouncer or the swing.”

8VAC20-780-440-L

“Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure that pillows and filled comforters were not used by children under two years of age. Evidence: In the Infant room, Child #1 (13 months) had a nap mat with a pillow and attached filled comforter in the assigned crib. Staff stated that the child uses the pillow and filled comforter in the crib during naps.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that food brought from home is dated and labeled in a way to identify the owner. Evidence: In the Toddler room, there was a Lunchable observed in the refrigerator that was not labeled or dated.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review, the center did not maintain a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all required information. Evidence: Child #6's record was missing two phone numbers for emergency contacts. Child #5's record could not be located at the time of inspection.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain a signed Sworn Disclosure Statement for all staff by the first day of employment. Evidence: Staff #3 (Date of Hire: 10/5/2023) did not have a Sworn Disclosure Statement on file at the time of inspection.”

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 from all states which staff have lived within the last 5 years by the staff's 30th day of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 (Date of Hire: 7/20/2023) has resided in Florida within the last 5 years and did not have documentation of a child abuse and neglect central registry search on file.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas inside the center were not maintained in a clean and safe condition. Evidence: There were two holes in the drywall in the School Age classroom.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, 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 2's classroom, there was a disinfectant spray and a bleach water spray bottle stored in an unlocked cabinet. There was also an odor eliminator spray with the warning "Caution - Keep out of reach of children." that was sitting on the counter in the bathroom. 2. In the Toddler's classroom, there was a bleach water spray bottle sitting on the changing table.”

8VAC20-780-550-P Complaint related: Yes

“Based on staff interview, the center did not maintain a written record of children's minor injuries in which entries are made on the day of occurrence. Evidence: On 11/9/2023, Child #1 sustained a scratch on their face and no injury report was completed.”

8VAC20-780-280-D

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that cleaning and sanitizing materials were not located above utensils and single-service articles. Evidence: In the 2's room, a disinfectant spray and bleach water spray were stored in a cabinet above plates, cups, and spoons.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that electrical outlets have protective covers. Evidence: In the 3's classroom, there were 5 outlets uncovered. In the School Age classroom, which was occupied by the 3's and 4's classroom during the inspection, had 12 outlets uncovered.”

8VAC20-780-440-G

“Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure that cribs are used for children under 12 months of age. Evidence: Child #2 (Age 5 months) has not been provided with a crib to sleep in the Infant room. Child #2 was observed sleeping in a swing at the time of inspection. Staff advised the infant does not sleep in a crib because the parent hasn't brought in a fitted sheet yet so the infant sleeps in a bouncer or the swing.”

8VAC20-780-440-L

“Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure that pillows and filled comforters were not used by children under two years of age. Evidence: In the Infant room, Child #1 (13 months) had a nap mat with a pillow and attached filled comforter in the assigned crib. Staff stated that the child uses the pillow and filled comforter in the crib during naps.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that food brought from home is dated and labeled in a way to identify the owner. Evidence: In the Toddler room, there was a Lunchable observed in the refrigerator that was not labeled or dated.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review, the center did not maintain a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all required information. Evidence: Child #6's record was missing two phone numbers for emergency contacts. Child #5's record could not be located at the time of inspection.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain a signed Sworn Disclosure Statement for all staff by the first day of employment. Evidence: Staff #3 (Date of Hire: 10/5/2023) did not have a Sworn Disclosure Statement on file at the time of inspection.”

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 from all states which staff have lived within the last 5 years by the staff's 30th day of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 (Date of Hire: 7/20/2023) has resided in Florida within the last 5 years and did not have documentation of a child abuse and neglect central registry search on file.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas inside the center were not maintained in a clean and safe condition. Evidence: There were two holes in the drywall in the School Age classroom.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, 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 2's classroom, there was a disinfectant spray and a bleach water spray bottle stored in an unlocked cabinet. There was also an odor eliminator spray with the warning "Caution - Keep out of reach of children." that was sitting on the counter in the bathroom. 2. In the Toddler's classroom, there was a bleach water spray bottle sitting on the changing table.”

8VAC20-780-550-P Complaint related: Yes

“Based on staff interview, the center did not maintain a written record of children's minor injuries in which entries are made on the day of occurrence. Evidence: On 11/9/2023, Child #1 sustained a scratch on their face and no injury report was completed.”

8VAC20-780-280-D

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that cleaning and sanitizing materials were not located above utensils and single-service articles. Evidence: In the 2's room, a disinfectant spray and bleach water spray were stored in a cabinet above plates, cups, and spoons.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that electrical outlets have protective covers. Evidence: In the 3's classroom, there were 5 outlets uncovered. In the School Age classroom, which was occupied by the 3's and 4's classroom during the inspection, had 12 outlets uncovered.”

8VAC20-780-440-G

“Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure that cribs are used for children under 12 months of age. Evidence: Child #2 (Age 5 months) has not been provided with a crib to sleep in the Infant room. Child #2 was observed sleeping in a swing at the time of inspection. Staff advised the infant does not sleep in a crib because the parent hasn't brought in a fitted sheet yet so the infant sleeps in a bouncer or the swing.”

8VAC20-780-440-L

“Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure that pillows and filled comforters were not used by children under two years of age. Evidence: In the Infant room, Child #1 (13 months) had a nap mat with a pillow and attached filled comforter in the assigned crib. Staff stated that the child uses the pillow and filled comforter in the crib during naps.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that food brought from home is dated and labeled in a way to identify the owner. Evidence: In the Toddler room, there was a Lunchable observed in the refrigerator that was not labeled or dated.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review, the center did not maintain a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all required information. Evidence: Child #6's record was missing two phone numbers for emergency contacts. Child #5's record could not be located at the time of inspection.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain a signed Sworn Disclosure Statement for all staff by the first day of employment. Evidence: Staff #3 (Date of Hire: 10/5/2023) did not have a Sworn Disclosure Statement on file at the time of inspection.”

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 from all states which staff have lived within the last 5 years by the staff's 30th day of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 (Date of Hire: 7/20/2023) has resided in Florida within the last 5 years and did not have documentation of a child abuse and neglect central registry search on file.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas inside the center were not maintained in a clean and safe condition. Evidence: There were two holes in the drywall in the School Age classroom.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, 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 2's classroom, there was a disinfectant spray and a bleach water spray bottle stored in an unlocked cabinet. There was also an odor eliminator spray with the warning "Caution - Keep out of reach of children." that was sitting on the counter in the bathroom. 2. In the Toddler's classroom, there was a bleach water spray bottle sitting on the changing table.”

8VAC20-780-550-P Complaint related: Yes

“Based on staff interview, the center did not maintain a written record of children's minor injuries in which entries are made on the day of occurrence. Evidence: On 11/9/2023, Child #1 sustained a scratch on their face and no injury report was completed.”

8VAC20-780-520-C

“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.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“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.”

8VAC20-780-70

“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.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“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.”

8VAC20-780-520-C

“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.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“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.”

8VAC20-780-70

“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.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“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.”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on record review and staff interview, the center has not ensure that monthly emergency evacuation drills are conducted. Evidence: An emergency evacuation drill was not conducted in January 2023.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not ensure that all required information is maintained in staff records. Evidence: Staff #4 (Date of Hire: 2/8/2023) did not have documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.”