The Ark Child Development Center
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This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-01 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In space #1, without being asked, Ms. Jones left two infants and two toddlers unattended to get a lamp from the office, to place in space #4. THIS IS A REPEAT VIOLATION | |||
| 2023-07-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-26 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last inspection available is dated 4/12/22. | |||
| 2023-07-26 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-e) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #1, 4 infants and 2 one-year old children were cared for by one teacher. | |||
| 2023-07-26 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In space #1, the staff member repeatedly left 4 infants and 2 one-year olds alone to get complete tasks outside the room. | |||
| 2023-07-26 | Violation | 525 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. A current menu was not posted prior to being served to the children. | |||
| 2023-07-26 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The date for the last drill is dated 3/23/23. | |||
| 2023-07-26 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space #1, a one-year-old slept in a bouncy chair because the mats were located in another room, and toys were located in the crib of a sleeping infant. | |||
| 2023-07-26 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member did not complete the training within 90 days of hire. | |||
| 2023-07-26 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member did not complete the training within 90 days of hire. | |||
| 2023-07-26 | Violation | 1061 | .1102(e) |
| One staff member had not completed training in playground safety. No staff members had completed the training. | |||
| 2023-07-26 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name child's health care professional. The information on file is incomplete for two children. | |||
| 2023-07-26 | Violation | 1827 | .0607(b) |
| The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. No staff members had completed the training. | |||
| 2023-07-26 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Staff health information is not kept separate from their personal file. | |||
| 2023-07-26 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2023-03-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-21 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Documentation was not on file for two children. | |||
| 2023-03-21 | Violation | 525 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. Documentation was unavailable for review. | |||
| 2023-03-21 | Violation | 802 | .1003(b) |
| Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. Documentation was unavailable for review. | |||
| 2023-03-21 | Violation | 804 | 10A NCAC 09 .0806(c) |
| There was not a sufficient supply of clean linen on hand. Clean linen was not provided for each child in attendance. | |||
| 2023-03-21 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Documentation was unavailable for review. | |||
| 2023-03-21 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space#3 near the trash can, an outlet was uncovered. | |||
| 2023-03-21 | Violation | 832 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. Documentation was unavailable for review. | |||
| 2023-03-21 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2023-03-21 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2023-03-21 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Documentation was unavailable for review. | |||
| 2023-03-21 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2023-03-21 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2022-07-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-28 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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