Description: The Ark Children’s Center offers a Christian preschool experience for 2 to 4 year-olds. Our ministry program focuses on social, emotional and spiritual development, teaches communication skills, fosters independence and problem solving skills, and provides academic readiness for success in kindergarten. The Ark Children's Center is licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education and the Child Care Administration.
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-12 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Three staff members did not have medicals. Obtain by 5/12/2023. | |||
| 2023-04-12 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: One staff member's medical is more than 5 years old. Obtain a new one by 5/12/2023. | |||
| 2023-04-12 | Full | 13A.16.16.06C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: DH is being used as a teacher but does not have a Bachelor's degree. | |||
| 2022-07-18 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2022-05-13 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2021-07-29 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2021-06-16 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe an Emergency form in three children's records. Licensing Specialist also observed one incomplete Emergency form. Director shall review all child records for complete Emergency forms. | |||
| 2021-06-16 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed one incomplete Health Inventory part I. | |||
| 2021-06-16 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe a Health Inventory part II form in one child record. | |||
| 2021-06-16 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe evidence of appropriate blood lead testing in one child record. | |||
| 2021-06-16 | Full | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed three spots of water damage to the ceiling in room 303. Director has notified building maintenance for removal and replacement of the water damaged ceiling tiles. Director shall send Licensing Specialist photographic evidence of repairs made to the ceiling. | |||
| 2021-06-16 | Full | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed cleaning products underneath the sink and it the sensory bins in room 303. Corrected during inspection. Director made these items inaccessible to children. | |||
| 2020-11-25 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-04-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Open |
| Findings: Two new staff were hired outside of the required time frame for notification. | |||
| 2019-04-30 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Two staff were end dated outside of the required time frame for notification. | |||
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