Noah's Ark Learning Center

8VAC20-780-560-N

“Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that food is prepared in a sanitary manner. Evidence: Staff in the infant room was observed serving lunch from a bowl to four different infants using the same spoon. Infant food was not served from individual bowls using individual spoons.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that hazardous substances are kept in locked places using safe locking methods that prevent access by children. Evidence: There were numerous hazardous substances to include sanitizing wipes and disinfecting sprays on a window sill adjacent to the infant to the infant diaper changing table. No infants were being changed at the time.”

8VAC20-780-240-I

“Based upon review of staff records, the facility has not ensured that documentation of staff orientation training includes all required training topics. Evidence: The documentation of orientation training in the records of staff 2 and 3 did not include documentation of all required training topics.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based upon review of documentation, the facility has not ensured that there is a written record of children's injuries that includes all required entries. Evidence: The facility is using the computer application to notify parents of children's injuries. The documentation does not include the staff present at the time of injury, two signatures (either two staff or the staff and parent) and any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury.”

8VAC20-780-560-N

“Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that food is prepared in a sanitary manner. Evidence: Staff in the infant room was observed serving lunch from a bowl to four different infants using the same spoon. Infant food was not served from individual bowls using individual spoons.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that hazardous substances are kept in locked places using safe locking methods that prevent access by children. Evidence: There were numerous hazardous substances to include sanitizing wipes and disinfecting sprays on a window sill adjacent to the infant to the infant diaper changing table. No infants were being changed at the time.”

8VAC20-780-240-I

“Based upon review of staff records, the facility has not ensured that documentation of staff orientation training includes all required training topics. Evidence: The documentation of orientation training in the records of staff 2 and 3 did not include documentation of all required training topics.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based upon review of documentation, the facility has not ensured that there is a written record of children's injuries that includes all required entries. Evidence: The facility is using the computer application to notify parents of children's injuries. The documentation does not include the staff present at the time of injury, two signatures (either two staff or the staff and parent) and any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: There is a coated wire along the bottom of the exterior building wall on the playground that has come loose from the wall creating a potential hazard should children be playing nearby.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. The child proof latch under the changing table where staff kept the sanitizing fluid for the changing table was not latched. No diapers were being changed at the time and no staff were near the changing table. 2 The child proof latch on the high wall cabinet in the boys bathroom in which bleach and disinfecting wipes are stored, was not hooked.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that when staff are supervising children, they ensure their care and protection. Evidence: 1. There were 8 children, between 16 weeks and 2 1/2 years in the care of 2 staff. Small 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch plastic building cubes, inappropriate for use by toddlers and creating a potential choking hazard, were strewn across the floor and under the table in the room. Children were not playing with the cubes and staff were not assisting children in an activity using the cubes. 2. A child approached the inspector with one of the cubes (orange) in his mouth. The inspector had the child remove the cube from his mouth and gave it to the staff.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based upon review of staff records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that results of a child protective services central registry search are obtained within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record provided for staff 3 indicated a date of employment of 9/12/2022. Results of a central registry check were not yet obtained. 2. Staff 1 verified that the results of a central registry search had not yet been received.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based upon review of staff records, the facility has not ensured that staff obtain results of a tuberculosis screening within 30 days prior to employ. Evidence: The record provided for staff 4 indicated a date of employment of 11/8/2022. Results of a tuberculosis screening were obtained on 9/8/2022.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based upon staff interview, the facility has not ensured the protection of the children. Evidence: When asked how many children were currently in care in the two year old classroom, staff 7 and staff 8 looked at each other and responded fourteen children. There were only thirteen children in care at the time.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based upon observation and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials are kept in locked places with safe locking methods that prevent access by the children. Evidence: 1. There was an container of "Love My Carpet" in an unlocked bottom drawer of a filing cabinet in the preschool classroom. The container was labeled "caution" "keep out of reach of children". 2. There was a container of antibacterial hand soap within reach of the children in the two year old classroom. The container was labeled "warning" "external use only". 3. There was a container of air neutralizer and a container of bleach/water, both with warning labels' in the high cabinet in the girls' bathroom. The child safety latch on the cabinet was broken 4. Staff 1 acknowledged the storage of the above hazardous substances in areas accessible to the children.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based upon observation, measurement and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that resilient surfacing complies with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99 as shown in Figures 2 (Compressed Loose Fill Synthetic Materials Depth Chart) and 3 (Use Zones for Equipment) on pages 6-7 of the National Program for Playground Safety's "Selecting Playground Surface Materials: Selecting the Best Surface Material for Your Playground," February 2004, is under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. The fall zone must encompass sufficient area to include the child's trajectory in the event of a fall while the equipment is in use. Evidence: 1. The facility placed a very large climbing structure and an airplane rocker/seesaw on the playground over a hard rubber surface. The facility did not have any documentation showing that the rubber surface meets ASTM standards for resilient surfacing. 2. Fall zones - large climbing structure a. There was not the required six feet of unobstructed fall zone around the large climbing structure. b.There was only 2 feet between the slide and the wall of the building. c. There was less than 6 feet of fall zone at the base of the large slide between the slide and the chain link fence. d. The airplane rocker/seesaw was located within the required fall zone of the large climbing structure. 3. Airplane rocker/seesaw a. There was less than six feet of unobstructed fall zone around the entire airplane rocker/seesaw.”

8VAC20-780-160-A-1

“Based upon review of records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that documentation of a tuberculosis screening is submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. The record provided for staff 2, hired on 7/2/2021, included documentation that a tuberculosis screening was obtained on 1/26/2022. Staff 2 was on duty with the children since the date of hire. 2. The record provided for staff 6, hired on 1/24/22, included documentation that a tuberculosis screening was obtained on 1/31/22. Staff 6 was on duty with the children between the date of hire and the tuberculosis screening. 3. Staff 1 verified the timing of the tuberculosis screenings for staff 2 and staff 6 and that they have been on duty with the children.”

8VAC20-780-160-A-2

“Based upon review of documentation and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that tuberculosis screenings for staff are completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record provided for staff 2 indicated a hire date of 7/2/2021 and the tuberculosis screening was dated 1/26/2022. 2. The record provided for staff 6 indicated a hire date of 2/1/2022 and the tuberculosis screening was dated 1/31/2022. 3. Staff 1 verified the timing of the tuberculosis screenings for staff 2 and staff 6.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based upon review of records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Evidence: 1. The record provided for staff 2, hired on 7/2/2021, did not include documentation that two reference checks were obtained prior to employment. 2. The record provided for staff 6, hired on 2/1/2022, did not include documentation that two reference checks were obtained prior to employment. 3. Staff 1 verified that records provided for staff 2 and 6 did not included documentation that reference checks were obtained.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based upon review of records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that staff have completed the required orientation training prior to working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. The record provided for staff 6, hired on 2/1/2022, did not include documentation of the required orientation training. 2. Staff 1 verified that documentation of orientation training was not in the record for staff 6.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based upon staff interview, the facility has not ensured the protection of the children. Evidence: When asked how many children were currently in care in the two year old classroom, staff 7 and staff 8 looked at each other and responded fourteen children. There were only thirteen children in care at the time.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based upon observation and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials are kept in locked places with safe locking methods that prevent access by the children. Evidence: 1. There was an container of "Love My Carpet" in an unlocked bottom drawer of a filing cabinet in the preschool classroom. The container was labeled "caution" "keep out of reach of children". 2. There was a container of antibacterial hand soap within reach of the children in the two year old classroom. The container was labeled "warning" "external use only". 3. There was a container of air neutralizer and a container of bleach/water, both with warning labels' in the high cabinet in the girls' bathroom. The child safety latch on the cabinet was broken 4. Staff 1 acknowledged the storage of the above hazardous substances in areas accessible to the children.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based upon observation, measurement and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that resilient surfacing complies with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99 as shown in Figures 2 (Compressed Loose Fill Synthetic Materials Depth Chart) and 3 (Use Zones for Equipment) on pages 6-7 of the National Program for Playground Safety's "Selecting Playground Surface Materials: Selecting the Best Surface Material for Your Playground," February 2004, is under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. The fall zone must encompass sufficient area to include the child's trajectory in the event of a fall while the equipment is in use. Evidence: 1. The facility placed a very large climbing structure and an airplane rocker/seesaw on the playground over a hard rubber surface. The facility did not have any documentation showing that the rubber surface meets ASTM standards for resilient surfacing. 2. Fall zones - large climbing structure a. There was not the required six feet of unobstructed fall zone around the large climbing structure. b.There was only 2 feet between the slide and the wall of the building. c. There was less than 6 feet of fall zone at the base of the large slide between the slide and the chain link fence. d. The airplane rocker/seesaw was located within the required fall zone of the large climbing structure. 3. Airplane rocker/seesaw a. There was less than six feet of unobstructed fall zone around the entire airplane rocker/seesaw.”

8VAC20-780-160-A-1

“Based upon review of records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that documentation of a tuberculosis screening is submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. The record provided for staff 2, hired on 7/2/2021, included documentation that a tuberculosis screening was obtained on 1/26/2022. Staff 2 was on duty with the children since the date of hire. 2. The record provided for staff 6, hired on 1/24/22, included documentation that a tuberculosis screening was obtained on 1/31/22. Staff 6 was on duty with the children between the date of hire and the tuberculosis screening. 3. Staff 1 verified the timing of the tuberculosis screenings for staff 2 and staff 6 and that they have been on duty with the children.”

8VAC20-780-160-A-2

“Based upon review of documentation and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that tuberculosis screenings for staff are completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record provided for staff 2 indicated a hire date of 7/2/2021 and the tuberculosis screening was dated 1/26/2022. 2. The record provided for staff 6 indicated a hire date of 2/1/2022 and the tuberculosis screening was dated 1/31/2022. 3. Staff 1 verified the timing of the tuberculosis screenings for staff 2 and staff 6.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based upon review of records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Evidence: 1. The record provided for staff 2, hired on 7/2/2021, did not include documentation that two reference checks were obtained prior to employment. 2. The record provided for staff 6, hired on 2/1/2022, did not include documentation that two reference checks were obtained prior to employment. 3. Staff 1 verified that records provided for staff 2 and 6 did not included documentation that reference checks were obtained.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based upon review of records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that staff have completed the required orientation training prior to working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. The record provided for staff 6, hired on 2/1/2022, did not include documentation of the required orientation training. 2. Staff 1 verified that documentation of orientation training was not in the record for staff 6.”