Noah's Ark Learning Center
8132 Shore Drive
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 524-4521
Current Inspector: Emily Walsh (757) 404-2575
Inspection Date: Nov. 5, 2019
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
- Technical Assistance:
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Written procures for staff regarding the storage and administration of medication and procedures to follow if a child becomes ill while in care were discussed.
Also discussed was the required documentation of an infant's brand of formula and feeding schedule.
A diaper genie may not be used for soiled diapers as it is hand operated.
- Comments:
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An announced initial inspection was conducted today. The inspector arrived at 9:50 AM and departed at 12:20 PM. No children were in care. The physical plant was inspected and measurements of the classrooms were taken. Measurements and the certificate of occupancy allow for the requested capacity of 66 children.
Results of fingerprinting must be provided prior to processing the initial application for licensure.
An exit meeting was conducted with the owner/program director prior to closure of the inspection.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-420-A Description: Based upon review of the written policies for parents, the facility has not ensured that written parent policies include a description of established lines of authority for staff and the custodial parent's right to be admitted to the center as required by 63.2-1813 of the Code of Virginia.
Evidence:
1. The parent handbook (written policies for parents) did not include a description of established lines of authority for staff and the custodial parent's right to be admitted to the center as required by 63.2-1813 of the Code of Virginia.
2. The program director verified that the above written information was not in writing for parents.Plan of Correction: The facility responded with the following:
All required information will be addressed in writing in the parent handbook.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-570-I Description: Based upon observation and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that they have a one-day's emergency supply of disposable bottles, nipples and commercial formulas appropriate for the children in care.
Evidence:
The program director stated that they have not purchased a one-day's emergency supply of disposable bottles, nipples and commercial formulas appropriate for the children in care.Plan of Correction: The facility responded with the following:
A one-day's emergency supply of disposable bottles, nipples and commercial formulas appropriate for the children in care will be [purchased and maintained at the facility.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
