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: Jan. 21, 2020

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION. 22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING. 22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT. 22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION. 22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS. 22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES. 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)

Technical Assistance:

Labeling children's personal items, such as pacifiers, was discussed with the program director.

Comments:

An unannounced, mandated monitoring inspection was conducted today. The inspector arrived at 1:10 PM and departed at 3:30 PM. Five children were in care with three staff. This is only the second week the facility has been providing care. The infant room and the toddler room were observed. Two staff records and five children's records were reviewed. It was reported that no medication is administered to children in care and no children's injuries were reported. An exit meeting was conducted with the director prior to closure of the inspection.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-130-A
Description:	Based upon review of five children's records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that immunization records are obtained for children prior to the child attending. Evidence: 1. The record provided for child 4 who began attending today 1/21/20 and who was in attendance during the inspection, did not include documentation of immunizations. 2. Staff 1 verified that the record for child 4 did not include documentation of immunizations.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: In the future, no child will be allowed to begin attending until proof of immunizations has been provided.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-60-A
Description:	Based upon review of five children's records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that each child's record includes all required information. Evidence: 1. The record provided for child 1 did not include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two designated persons to be contacted in an emergency when a parent cannot be reached. 2. The record provided for child 2 included the name, address and telephone number of only one designated person to be contacted in an emergency when a cannot cannot be reached. 3. The record provided for child 3 did not include the child's physician's name and telephone number. 4. The record provided for child 4 did not include the name, address, telephone number and employment for one parent. 5. Staff 1 verified that the above listed information was not included in the children's records.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: Parents will be required to complete all required information prior to the child attending care. Information for those already attending will be obtained from the parents.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-70-A
Description:	Based upon review of two staff records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that the records for each staff include all required information and documentation. Evidence: 1. The record provided for staff 2 did not include the date of hire, job title, documentation that two or more references as to the character, reputation and competency were checked prior to employment and the address of the emergency contact person. 2. The record provided for staff 3 did not include the hire date, job title and documentation that 2 or more references as to character, reputation and competency were obtained prior to employment, and the address of the emergency contact person. 3. Staff 1 verified that the above listed information was not in the staff records provided.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: All required information will be documented in each staff person's record. references will be ob tained and documented prior to the employment of new staff.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-270-A
Description:	Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that areas of the center are maintained to be safe. Evidence: The door to the electrical/storage room in the hallway outside the toddler classroom was not locked or secured with child proofing equipment.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: The door to the electrical room will be locked or covered with a child proof cover at all times children are in care.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-420-E-1
Description:	1.Based upon observation and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that a daily record infant sleeping, feeding, diapering, activities, and tummy time is posted and easily accessed by the parent and staff. 2. Staff 1 stated that infant records are kept on the tablet in each classroom which can be accessed by parents but the information is not posted.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: Written records documenting each child's day will be posted in the infant classroom.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-570-C
Description:	Based upon review of records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that the record for each infant contains the brand of formula and feeding schedule for the infant. Evidence: 1. The record provided for child 2, age two months, did not include the child's brand of formula or feeding schedule. 2. Staff 1 verified that the record for child 2 did not include the child's brand of formula or feeding schedule.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: The record for all infants will include the child's brand of formula and feeding schedule.
Standard #:	22VAC40-191-40-D-1-B
Description:	Based upon review of two staff records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that a completed and signed sworn statement or affirmation form is obtained prior to employment. Evidence: 1. The record provided for staff 2, who began employment on 1/13/2020, and who was on duty with the children during the inspection, did not include a completed and signed sworn statement or affirmation form. 2. The record provided for staff 3, who began employment on 1/21/202, and who was on duty with the children during the inspection, did not include a completed and signed sworn statement or affirmation form. 3. Staff 1 verified that the forms were not completed by staff 2 and staff 3.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: All staff will be required to complete and sign a sworn statement or affirmation form prior to employment.