Dreamer's Learning Academy

8VAC20-780-270-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION: Based on observation, the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: There were ants observed in 2 classrooms. Toddler classroom ants were observed on the changing table, in the Pre-K Junior classroom ants were observed on the changing table.”

8VAC20-780-450-A

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that cribs, cots, mats and beds used by children other than infants during designated rest periods should have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges. Evidence: In the Preschool 3A classroom, there was 1 child sleeping on a cot without a bottom cover or without a one-piece covering open on 3 edges.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: There were ants observed in 2 classrooms. Toddler classroom ants were observed on the changing table, 3 & 4 year old classroom ants were observed on the counter near the sink.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review of 5 child records, the Center did not ensure they obtained all of the required documentation for child records. Evidence: Child A, child B, and Child C were missing the name and phone number of one parent’s place of employment.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the toddler classroom, a bottle of disinfectant spray was observed not locked and, on the counter, next to the sink.”

8VAC20-780-520-B

“Based on observation, center did not ensure that sunscreen was inaccessible to children under five years of age or those children in a therapeutic child day program or special needs child day program. Evidence: Based on observation, in the 3 & 4 year old classroom, there were two bottles of sunscreen accessible to children on a low level window seal.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on a review of 26 staff records, it was determined that not all staff records contained a central registry finding. Evidence: Staff A's record did not have documentation of a central registry finding.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on a review of documentation, the center did not ensure that all staff records contained the required information. Evidence: Staff B and staff C were missing documentation of two references. Staff D was missing documentation 1 emergency contact.”

8VAC20-780-245-A

“Based on a review of documentation, the center did not ensure that staff completed a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care annually. Evidence: Staff A and staff B did not have documentation of 16 hours in their records.”

8VAC20-780-340-D

“REPEAT VIOLATION: Based on a review of documentation and staff interview, it was determined the center failed to have at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present for each grouping of children. Evidence: The teacher in the infant room does not possess program leader qualifications.”

8VAC20-780-450-E

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that all mattress being used were covered with waterproof material which can be cleaned and sanitized. Evidence: One crib mattress in the infant classroom had scratches and splits making it no longer waterproof. .”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. Evidence: The diapering pad in the infant classroom had scratches and rips making it absorbent.”

8VAC20-780-260-A

“Based on a review of documentation, the center failed to provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: The most recent fire inspection was dated 12/1/202.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on a review of documentation, the facility failed to obtain a central registry finding for staff within 30 days of employment or volunteer service. Evidence: Staff A (hire:7/10/23) and staff B (hire:1/3/2024) did not have documentation of a central registry finding in their records.”

8VAC20-780-410-1

“Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that children's movement were not restricted through binding. Evidence: A two year old child was observed in a low feeding chair for approximately five minutes. The child did not have any food or toys while strapped in the chair.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on observation and staff interview, the center filed to ensure that children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: There were three children, 2 years and under, alone in a classroom. The staff was observed in the adjoining room talking to two other staff members.”

8VAC20-780-340-D

“Based on a review of documentation and staff interview, it was determined the center failed to have atleast one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present for each grouping of children. Evidence: The teacher in the infant room does not possess program leader qualifications. The teacher in the toddler classroom does not possess program leader qualifications. The teacher in the early preK classroom does not possess program leader qualifications. The two teachers in the preK jr classroom do not possess program leader qualifications.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“REPEAT VIOLATION - Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that the resilient surfacing complied with the minimum safety standards where playground equipment is provided. Evidence: The resilient surfacing was less than one inch in the fall zones around the playground equipment. Raw dirt was visible in some areas of the fall zones. The minimum requirement for resilient surfacing in the fall zones is 6 inches of playground mulch.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, not all of the equipment inside the center were maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: In the infant room, all six seats of the feeding table were missing straps to secure the child.”

8VAC20-780-570-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that when a child is placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt shall be fastened securely. Evidence: In the infant room, there was one 10 month old child seated in the feeding table that was not secured with a protective belt. In the toddler room, there was one 15 month old child that was seated in the feeding table and not secured with a protective belt.”

8VAC20-780-260-A

“Based on a review of documentation, the center failed to provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: The most recent fire inspection was dated 12/1/202.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on a review of documentation, the facility failed to obtain a central registry finding for staff within 30 days of employment or volunteer service. Evidence: Staff A (hire:7/10/23) and staff B (hire:1/3/2024) did not have documentation of a central registry finding in their records.”

8VAC20-780-410-1

“Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that children's movement were not restricted through binding. Evidence: A two year old child was observed in a low feeding chair for approximately five minutes. The child did not have any food or toys while strapped in the chair.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on observation and staff interview, the center filed to ensure that children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: There were three children, 2 years and under, alone in a classroom. The staff was observed in the adjoining room talking to two other staff members.”

8VAC20-780-340-D

“Based on a review of documentation and staff interview, it was determined the center failed to have atleast one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present for each grouping of children. Evidence: The teacher in the infant room does not possess program leader qualifications. The teacher in the toddler classroom does not possess program leader qualifications. The teacher in the early preK classroom does not possess program leader qualifications. The two teachers in the preK jr classroom do not possess program leader qualifications.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“REPEAT VIOLATION - Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that the resilient surfacing complied with the minimum safety standards where playground equipment is provided. Evidence: The resilient surfacing was less than one inch in the fall zones around the playground equipment. Raw dirt was visible in some areas of the fall zones. The minimum requirement for resilient surfacing in the fall zones is 6 inches of playground mulch.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, not all of the equipment inside the center were maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: In the infant room, all six seats of the feeding table were missing straps to secure the child.”

8VAC20-780-570-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that when a child is placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt shall be fastened securely. Evidence: In the infant room, there was one 10 month old child seated in the feeding table that was not secured with a protective belt. In the toddler room, there was one 15 month old child that was seated in the feeding table and not secured with a protective belt.”

8VAC20-780-550-G

“Based on a review of documentation, the facility failed to maintain documentation of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills. Evidence: There was no documentation of evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills for accessible during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-540-E

“Based on a review of nonmedical emergency supplies, the facility failed to ensure that there was one working, battery operated radio in each building used by the children. Evidence: The facility did not have a working, battery operated radio accessible during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the facility staff failed to ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: There were two bottles of shaving cream and bottles of cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinet in the prekindergarten classroom.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on a review of documentation and staff interviews, the facility staff did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child as it occurs. Evidence: In the preschool classroom there were 12 children signed in on the attendance sheet but 12 children were present.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on a review of five children’s records, the facility failed to obtain documentation of a physical examination within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child A (start date 1/3/23) and child B’s (start date 4/12/23) records did not have documentation a physical examination.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on a review of five children’s records, the facility failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations before the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child B’s (start dated 4/12/23) was missing documentation of an immunization.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that the resilient surfacing complied with the minimum safety standards where playground equipment is provided. Evidence: The resilient surfacing was less than one inch in the fall zones around the playground equipment. Raw dirt was visible in some areas of the fall zones. The minimum requirement for resilient surfacing in the fall zones is 6 inches of playground mulch.”

8VAC20-780-550-G

“Based on a review of documentation, the facility failed to maintain documentation of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills. Evidence: There was no documentation of evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills for accessible during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-540-E

“Based on a review of nonmedical emergency supplies, the facility failed to ensure that there was one working, battery operated radio in each building used by the children. Evidence: The facility did not have a working, battery operated radio accessible during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the facility staff failed to ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: There were two bottles of shaving cream and bottles of cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinet in the prekindergarten classroom.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on a review of documentation and staff interviews, the facility staff did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child as it occurs. Evidence: In the preschool classroom there were 12 children signed in on the attendance sheet but 12 children were present.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on a review of five children’s records, the facility failed to obtain documentation of a physical examination within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child A (start date 1/3/23) and child B’s (start date 4/12/23) records did not have documentation a physical examination.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on a review of five children’s records, the facility failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations before the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child B’s (start dated 4/12/23) was missing documentation of an immunization.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that the resilient surfacing complied with the minimum safety standards where playground equipment is provided. Evidence: The resilient surfacing was less than one inch in the fall zones around the playground equipment. Raw dirt was visible in some areas of the fall zones. The minimum requirement for resilient surfacing in the fall zones is 6 inches of playground mulch.”

8VAC20-780-410-1

“Based on a review of video recording and staff interviews, a staff member utilized the forbidden action of roughly handling a child at the center. Evidence: Staff 1 was observed on the video recording standing at the open doorway of the classroom when child A crawls through the open doorway. Staff 1 is observed picking child A, age 12 months, up by one arm and place him on the floor inside the classroom twice. The second time staff 1 picked child a up by the arm it was with the enough force that his legs swung from side to side before he was placed on the floor.”

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

“Based on observation and staff interviews, the facility did not ensure that advertising is not misleading or deceptive as required by ? 22.1-289.027 of the Code of Virginia. Evidence: The facility was advertising under a different name, Dreamer's Learning Academy, which was not on their current license.”

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

“Based on observation and staff interview, the facility did not ensure that the center maintained compliance with the standards and terms of the current license issued by the department. Evidence: The facility was using the name, Dreamer's Learning Academy, that was not listed on their license issued by the department.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on review of documentation and observation, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival ad departure of each child as it occurs. Evidence: The two classroom's attendance sheet had two children signed in but five children were present.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review of documentation, the facility did not ensure that all of the children's records contained the required information. Evidence: Child B's record was missing one emergency contact.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on review of documentation, the facility did not obtain documentation of physical examination for each child within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child A, start date 8/15/2022 did not have documentation of a physical examination in the record.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on review of documentation, the facility did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: Staff 1 and staff 2 did not have documentation of out of state background checks in their record.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, not all of the diapering surfaces being used were nonabsorbent. Evidence: The diapering pad in the toddler's room had puncture marks and tears making it absorbent.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, facility staff did not ensure that all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the 3's classroom, there was an unlocked cabinet with a jug of Pure Bright - Germicidal Bleach in it.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on review of documentation and observation, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival ad departure of each child as it occurs. Evidence: The two classroom's attendance sheet had two children signed in but five children were present.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review of documentation, the facility did not ensure that all of the children's records contained the required information. Evidence: Child B's record was missing one emergency contact.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on review of documentation, the facility did not obtain documentation of physical examination for each child within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child A, start date 8/15/2022 did not have documentation of a physical examination in the record.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on review of documentation, the facility did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: Staff 1 and staff 2 did not have documentation of out of state background checks in their record.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, not all of the diapering surfaces being used were nonabsorbent. Evidence: The diapering pad in the toddler's room had puncture marks and tears making it absorbent.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, facility staff did not ensure that all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the 3's classroom, there was an unlocked cabinet with a jug of Pure Bright - Germicidal Bleach in it.”

8VAC20-790-600-B

“Based on a review of documentation, not all the facility staff had documentation of completing Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within 90 days of employment. Evidence: Staff A (start date 2/22/2022) did not have a certificate of completion for Virginia Preservice training in their record during the inspection.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on a review of documentation, not all of the facility staff had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of employment. Evidence: Staff A (start date 2/22/22) did not have documentation of current CPR certification.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the facility staff did not ensure that all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the 4?s classroom the cabinet under the sink was unlocked and contained several spray bottles that contained cleaning solutions.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the facility staff did not ensure that all equipment inside of the center, were maintained in an operable condition. Evidence: A door safety lock in the toddler’s classroom was broken and inoperable.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on a review of documentation, the facility staff did not ensure that the written record of daily attendance documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: None of the classrooms had a written record of attendance. The electronic attendance record was reviewed and it was determined that the staff in the 2?s and preschool classrooms had not documented children’s arrivals as they occurred. In the 2?s classroom there were 6 children signed in and 8 children physically present. In the preschool classroom there were 4 children signed in and 6 children physically present.”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on a review of documentation, the facility staff did not ensure that monthly practice evacuation drill were implemented. Evidence: The most recent practice emergency escape drill was documented as August 23, 2022.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the facility staff did not ensure that a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing was used. Evidence: The changing surface in the toddler’s and 2?s classrooms had visible cracks and holes which made the diapering surface absorbent.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on staff record review, the facility staff did not ensure that there was a record on site for each staff present. Evidence: Staff A (start date 8/30/2022) did not have a file available during the inspection.”

22.1-289.058

“Based on observation, the facility did not have a carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: Based on interviews with the facility staff, the facility did not have a carbon monoxide detector present.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, the facility staff did not ensure that all prepared infant formula was be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: There were four bottles of formula in the refrigerator of the infant room that were not dated. There was one bottle that did not have a name or date in the same refrigerator. There was one bottle in the 2?s classroom that was not dated or labeled with the child’s name.”

8VAC20-790-600-B

“Based on a review of documentation, not all the facility staff had documentation of completing Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within 90 days of employment. Evidence: Staff A (start date 2/22/2022) did not have a certificate of completion for Virginia Preservice training in their record during the inspection.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on a review of documentation, not all of the facility staff had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of employment. Evidence: Staff A (start date 2/22/22) did not have documentation of current CPR certification.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the facility staff did not ensure that all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the 4?s classroom the cabinet under the sink was unlocked and contained several spray bottles that contained cleaning solutions.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the facility staff did not ensure that all equipment inside of the center, were maintained in an operable condition. Evidence: A door safety lock in the toddler’s classroom was broken and inoperable.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on a review of documentation, the facility staff did not ensure that the written record of daily attendance documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: None of the classrooms had a written record of attendance. The electronic attendance record was reviewed and it was determined that the staff in the 2?s and preschool classrooms had not documented children’s arrivals as they occurred. In the 2?s classroom there were 6 children signed in and 8 children physically present. In the preschool classroom there were 4 children signed in and 6 children physically present.”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on a review of documentation, the facility staff did not ensure that monthly practice evacuation drill were implemented. Evidence: The most recent practice emergency escape drill was documented as August 23, 2022.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the facility staff did not ensure that a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing was used. Evidence: The changing surface in the toddler’s and 2?s classrooms had visible cracks and holes which made the diapering surface absorbent.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on staff record review, the facility staff did not ensure that there was a record on site for each staff present. Evidence: Staff A (start date 8/30/2022) did not have a file available during the inspection.”

22.1-289.058

“Based on observation, the facility did not have a carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: Based on interviews with the facility staff, the facility did not have a carbon monoxide detector present.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, the facility staff did not ensure that all prepared infant formula was be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: There were four bottles of formula in the refrigerator of the infant room that were not dated. There was one bottle that did not have a name or date in the same refrigerator. There was one bottle in the 2?s classroom that was not dated or labeled with the child’s name.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, not all of the equipment inside the center were maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: In th e PreK classroom the door to the under skink cabinet was broken. The top hinge was disconnected from the door.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, not all of the equipment inside the center were maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: In th e PreK classroom the door to the under skink cabinet was broken. The top hinge was disconnected from the door.”