Dawning Point Learning Center

The Center is required to ensure that children are always in the care of a staff member who has satisfactorily completed a training program for the purpose of administration of emergency medication that has been prescribed.

“On 6-9-26, during a field trip, there were no staff present that were certified to administer emergency medications while child #1 was attending the field trip.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-J-3. From a complaint.

The Center is required to have written medication authorization from the child’s physician and parent for a long term medication.

“There was no documented permission from the child’s physician or parent on file for Child #1?s medication. The child received the medication on 12 occasions without permission.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E. From a complaint.

Staff shall inform parents immediately of any medication error.

“On 6-4-26 and 6-9-26, an error occurred with a medication for Child #2 and parents were not immediately informed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-O. From a complaint.

The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

“Staff #3, employed for more than one week, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check or sex offender search from one state.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“The Toddler classroom (ages 18 mos-2yrs) had an area of chipped and peeling paint on the bottom of the circle time wall.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

The diapering surface shall have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing.

“The Toddler (ages 18mos-2yrs) classroom’s diaper changing pad had ripped and fraying edges, causing the pad to be nonabsorbent.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

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

“Video footage from January 13, 2026, shows Child #1 (age: 16 months) playing on the indoor play equipment. Child #1 attempts to walk down the equipment steps, loses balance, and falls down the equipment steps, hitting their face on the ground and leaving an abrasion on the left cheekbone, underneath the eye . Video footage shows Staff A and Staff B on-and-off their cell phones multiple times, with neither staff supervising the children on the play equipment.”

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

During the center’s hours of operation, one adult on the premises shall be in charge of the administration of the center.

“On January 13, 2025, Staff #2 reported that following a child injury, at approximately 3:30pm, they went looking for management, however, there was no one in charge of the administration of the center available to assist. Staff #3 confirmed that both administrators were out of the building at that time.”

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

In each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present.

“On January 13, 2025, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were supervising the Infant (ages: 6 weeks-16 months) classroom. Both staff members are Assistant Teachers and do not meet the qualifications of a program leader or director.”

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

Staff must have current certification in first aid.

“Staff member #1 did not have first aid certification.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-2.

Complaint Related

“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #1 was enrolled and attended the program for two days before the center obtained documentation of the child’s immunizations.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A. From a complaint.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-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”.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-A.

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.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3. From a complaint.

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.”

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

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-F. From a complaint.

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.”

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

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-D.

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.”

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

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.”

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

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-H.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-J.

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.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-290-A-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 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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-1.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

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.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-D.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-290-A-3.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-G.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-L.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P. From a complaint.

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.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

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.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.