Dawning Point Learning Center

When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.

“On 8/3/2026, Child #1 (Age 11) was standing in the classroom doorway when Staff #1 said “move your foot because I’m closing the door” and the proceeded to close the door before Child #1 was able to move. Child #1’s foot became stuck between the door and blue recycle bin.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

The center shall ensure that during transportation of children Virginia state statutes about safety belts and child restraints are followed as required by ?? 46.2-1095 through 46.2-1100 of the Code of Virginia, and stated maximum number of passengers in a given vehicle is not exceeded.

“On 7/30/2026, the center transported 15 children and three adults in a 15-passenger Ford Econoline van, exceeding the vehicle’s maximum capacity by three occupants. Additionally, two children were double belted and two staff members were not wearing seatbelts. The occupants traveled for approximately one hour on an interstate highway.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-580-C. From a complaint.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-430-B.

Repeat Violation

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

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.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Repeat Violation

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Resilient surfacing shall be underneath and in the fall zones of the outside play equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus.

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-D.

Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts.

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-B.

Repeat Violation Complaint Related

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A. From a complaint.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B. From a complaint.

When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A. From a complaint.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-D. From a complaint.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-B-2. From a complaint.

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.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

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.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Repeat Violation

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

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.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

Repeat Violation

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-B.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-2. From a complaint.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-4. From a complaint.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-B. From a complaint.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A. From a complaint.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-L.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-P.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-H.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-D.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-3.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-N.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-450-A.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-I.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

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.

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F. From a complaint.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-3. From a complaint.

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.””

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E. From a complaint.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

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.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-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.

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

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.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

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.

Rule 8VAC20-790-570-2.

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.?”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A. From a complaint.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F. From a complaint.

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.”

Rule 22.1-289.058.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-450-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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E. From a complaint.

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.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.