Noas Ark Daycare & Learning Center

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection completed on 2/14/2020 observed staff person #1's record included copies of the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance for volunteer purposes. Observed staff person #2's record did not include the National Sex Offender Registry.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection completed on 2/14/2020 observed staff person #3's record did not contain verification of child care experience.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection completed on 2/14/2020 observed staff person #4 was left unsupervised with 8 children with the oldest being age 7 and youngest 9 months old. During follow-up conducted on 3/11/2020 observed AGS step out of the room three times leaving the aide alone with children.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection completed on 2/14/2020 observed 13 children in the Preschool room with the youngest age 3 and oldest age 5. 9 children were napping and 4 were engaged in free play.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection completed on 2/14/2020 observed staff #4 was left alone with 8 children the youngest age 9 months old and the oldest age 7. During follow-up conducted on 3/11/2020 observed staff person #4 was left alone with 8 children the youngest age 9 months old and the oldest age 7.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/21/2019 observed the high chair activity table in the older infant room did not include safety straps.

Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/21/2019 observed child #5 did not have an agreement signed by operator and parent.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/21/2019 observed child #2's agreement did not specify the services to be provided to the family and the child.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/21/2019 observed child #3's agreement did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/21/2019 observed child #1 and #3's agreements did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/21/2019 observed child #1, #3 and #4's agreement did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/21/2019 observed child #2 and #5's emergency contact information did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/21/2019 observed child #2's emergency contact information did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/21/2019 observed child #2, #3 and #5's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage. Observed child #1, #2, #3 and #5's emergency contact information did not include policy number for a child under a family or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/21/2019 observed child #2, #4 and #5's emergency contact information did not include address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/21/2019 observed staff person #1's health assessment was marked yes for staff person having a communicable disease.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/21/2019 observed child #5's emergency contact form was not reviewed and updated within the 6-month period.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/21/2019 observed child #4 and #5's record did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/21/2019 observed child #5's record did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/21/2019 observed staff person #1 and #2 did not have verification on file of staff person's address, telephone number and age.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/21/2019 observed staff person #2 and #3's files did not include an initial health assessment including tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/21/2019 observed staff person #2 and #3's files did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/21/2019 observed the facility did not have the current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/21/2019 observed the facility's emergency plan did not provide for shelter of children during an emergency including shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/21/2019 observed staff person #2 did not have verification of emergency plan training at the time of initial employment on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/21/2019 observed staff person #2 and #3's files did not include verification of FBI clearances and mandated reporter training.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/21/2019 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of education and experience.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at 3270.34(b)(1) - (4). A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/21/2019 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of child care experience. Observed staff person #3's file did not include verification of education or child care experience.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/21/2019 observed the first-aid kit in the preschool room did not contain gauze.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/21/2019 observed the rug in the older toddler room did not appear to be clean.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/21/2019 observed peeled paint in the older toddler room, younger infant room and preschool room.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/21/2019 observed the facility did not have verification of fire drills conducted at least every 60 days.

Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting.

Noncompliance Area: During Initial Inspection on 1 April 2019, high chairs located in Room 2 did not have T-shaped safety straps.

Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.

Noncompliance Area: During Initial Inspection on 1 April 2019, the fridge used for the storage of food and drink was observed to have a liquid substance and stains that coated the bottom surface.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.

Noncompliance Area: During Initial Inspection on 1 April 2019, a first aid kit was not available to be used in the primary vehicle used for the transportation of children to and from the child care center.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space prior to issuance of certificate of compliance

Noncompliance Area: During Initial Inspection on 1 April 2019, a possibly hazardous, electrical outlet device in Basement 1a was exposed. In addition the ceiling tile that is cut to fit the device is unsteady.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.

Noncompliance Area: During Initial Inspection on 1 April 2019, the exit in the back of the building, through Room 3, was obstructed by a dumpster. In addition, items such as broken glass and disposed food were also in the exit area beyond the exit door.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.