VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Noah's Ark Learning Center
8132 Shore Drive
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 524-4521

Current Inspector: Emily Walsh (757) 404-2575

Inspection Date: May 8, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 Administration. 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training. 8VAC20-780 Physical Plant. 8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision. 8VAC20-780 Programs. 8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies 8VAC20-780 Special Services. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

It was discussed with the director, that parents be notified that fiber filled "boppy" pillows are not used in the infant room and should not be brought into the facility.

Comments:

A renewal inspection was initiated and concluded on 05/08/2024. The inspector arrived at 10:00 AM and departed at 11:30 AM. There were 38 children present, ranging in ages from infant to 5 years, with 8 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. Morning activities and snack time were observed. A total of 3 child records and 3 staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program and discussed with the program director during the exit interview.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based upon review of staff records, the facility has not ensured that each staff member has submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening that was obtained within 30 days prior to the date of hire. Evidence: Staff 1. was hired on 2/8/2024. The tuberculosis screening was obtained on 10/21/2023 which is not within 30 days prior to hire.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: In the future, all new employees will be required to obtain a tuberculosis screening within 30 days prior to hire.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based upon review of children's records, the facility has not ensured that each child's records includes the names, addresses and telephone numbers for two persons to be contact in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Evidence: One of the emergency contact persons listed in the record of child 1 does not have the persons street address indicated.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: The parent will be required to provide the complete street address for the emergency contact person. All children's records will be checked to ensure the emergency contact information is complete.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Repeat violation Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that areas and equipment, inside and outside, are maintained to be safe. Evidence: 1. The door to the electrical closet where the water heater also is located was not locked or inaccessible to the children. 2. The metal clamps holding an electrical wire that runs along the outside wall of the building inside the fenced outdoor play area have come loose allowing the cord be dangle and possibly pose a hazard to the children.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: 1. The electrical closet will be locked or a child proof latch will be installed and kept latched at all times children are in care. 2. The wire on the playground will be reattached to the wall.