Dreamer’s Learning Academy

The center is required to ensure that when children at the center have been exposed to a communicable disease listed in the Department of Health’s current communicable disease chart, parents are notified within 24 hours or the next business day of the center’s having been informed unless forbidden by law, except for life threatening diseases, which must be reported to parents immediately.

“On Friday, August 7, 2026 the center was notified of a case of head lice, which is a communicable disease. The center did not inform families of the exposure within the required timeframe.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-490-C. From a complaint.

The center is required to maintain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering; and to include required information in the documentation.

“The record for Staff #1 contained documentation of two references checked two days after employment that only contained the date, and did not include other required information. The record for Staff #3 did not contain a second reference.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-70-A.

The center is required to ensure that staff complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course (Preservice) within 90 calendar days of employment.

“The Preservice certificates on record for Staff #1 were dated more than six months after employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

The center is required to obtain written authorization from the child’s parent and physician for long-term medication authorization beyond 10 days.

“The medication authorization for Child F was signed by the parent on 4/15/26 but did not contain a physician’s signature for authorization.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

The center shall maintain documentation of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills with required details documented.

“Staff reported a shelter-in-place drill was completed recently, but was not documented on the drill log.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-G.

(Repeat Violation) The center is required to obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.

“The record for Child C contained documentation of a diagnosed food allergy but there was no allergy care plan on record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A-8.

(Repeat Violation) The center is required to maintain a written record of daily attendance for each group that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

“On 7/15/26 at approximately 10:28am, five children were observed in the PreK Jr group, but only four children were marked present on the attendance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

The center is required to obtain a sworn statement from each staff prior to employment.

“The sworn statement on record for Staff #4 was dated three days after the staff member’s first day of employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1.

The center is required to request the results of a search of the central registry for each staff member prior to employment.

“A central registry search had not been submitted for Staff #4, who had been employed for three days.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

The center is required to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.

“The record for Child D, who had been enrolled for more than six weeks, did not contain documentation of immunizations.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

(Repeat Violation) The center is required to obtain documentation that each child has a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“The record for Child D, who had been enrolled for more than six weeks, did not contain documentation of a physical.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

The center is required to ensure staff obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing.

“A follow-up tuberculosis screening was past due for Staff #1 by more than two months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

The center is required to ensure that areas and equipment, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.

“1. A doorknob was missing on a closet door in the PreK class for three- and four-year-olds that left an exposed sharp, pointed screw at the same height as the children’s heads. 2. A recalled ?Boppy? seat was observed in the infant classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, are required to be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“On 2/12/26, a spray sanitizer was observed on a high, open shelf in the Early PreK class for two-year-olds.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

The center is required to ensure that in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director is regularly present.

“1. On 2/12/26 an Assistant Teacher was observed working alone in the PreK Jr class for three-year-olds. 2. Two staff were observed working together in the Early PreK class for two-year-olds, but neither staff member’s records contained documentation to demonstrate they were lead qualified. 3. A manager stated that they had been without lead qualified staff for a few months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-D.

Staff and children’s hands are required to be washed with soap and running water after toileting and diapering.

“On 2/12/26 a staff member was observed changing the diaper of a child in the PreK Jr class for three-year-olds. The child was then returned to play without having their hands washed. The staff member then used hand sanitizer, but did not use soap and water to wash their hands.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

The center is required to ensure that at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present has current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

“On 2/12/26 Staff #3 and Staff #4 were observed working together in the Early PreK class for two-year-olds. Neither staff member had current CPR certification.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A.

The center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child that contains all of the required information.

“The record for Child D did not contain the name, address, and phone number of a second emergency contact to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached, or documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

The center is required to obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.

“Emergency medication was observed on-site for Child E for a diagnosed food allergy. There was no allergy care plan on record for Child E.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A-8.

Staff who work directly with children are required to annually attend at least 16 hours of training, to include the department’s health and safety update course.

“The health and safety update training was past due for Staff #2 by more than four months.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

The center is required to obtain a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician for each child within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“The record for Child A, who had been enrolled for more than three months, did not contain a physical.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

The center is required to 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.

“On 9/25/25 at approximately 9:25am there were six children observed in the classroom for two- and three-year-old children. The attendance record contained documentation of only two children present.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

The facility is required to implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.

“There was no documentation of a monthly evacuation drill being conducted in December 2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that all staff washed their hands with soap and running water after any contact with body fluids. Evidence: In the toddler classroom, a staff member was observed cleaning a child’s nose and not washing their hands afterwards.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

8VAC20-780-570-A

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that children placed in an infant seat or high chair, were fastened in securely using the protective belt. Evidence: In the infant classroom, there were two children in the seats of a feeding table that were not secured using the protective belt.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-A.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-450-A.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-B.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-C-2.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-A.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-D.

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. .”

Rule 8VAC20-780-450-E.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-C-2.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

8VAC20-780-340-D

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-D.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-1.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-A.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-E.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-G.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

8VAC20-780-410-1

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-1.

8VAC20-780-40-E

“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.”

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

8VAC20-780-40-F

“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.”

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

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.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-B.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-1.

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.”

Rule 22.1-289.058.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-80-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.