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Dawning Point Learning Center

Inspection · 2024-02-21

Date
2024-02-21
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Anansa Archer-Hicks
(703) 537-6757
SHSIA monitoring inspection of an approved subsidy vendor to determine compliance with current subsidy requirements regarding the health and safety of children and to promote quality standards for the children in their care.
No

Areas Reviewed

8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies.
8VAC20-780 Special Services.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
32.1 Report by person other than physician
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted 2/21/2024 from 10:05am through 1:15pm. There were 39 children directly supervised by 7 staff and all classrooms were in ratio. The physical plant, outdoor playground area, programming, menus, 4 staff records, 5 children?s records, emergency drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. There were reportedly no medications on site. Children were observed participating in circle time, reading books, coloring, and participating in a number and color activity. Positive interactions between children and staff were observed during this inspection. There was an adequate supply of age appropriate materials for the children and the center was clean and organized. There was an adequate number of CPR/First Aid, Daily Health Observation, and MAT trained staff on site at the time of inspection. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.

Please complete the columns for "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" for each violation cited on the Violation Notice, and then return a signed and dated copy to the licensing office by 5pm on 4/8/2024. Please email me at morgan.bryson@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.

Violations

6
Standard 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.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 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.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 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.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 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.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 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.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 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.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services