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: Dec. 9, 2022

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:

the following was discussed with the program director: - posting of the current menu - bathroom supervision of school age children - allergy/dietary restriction chart

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was conducted on 12/7/202. There were 30 children present 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. A total of 4 child records and 4 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 #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	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.
Plan of Correction:	The program director provided the following during the exit interview: the Office of Background Investigations will be contacted today to determine when the requested results of the central registry search will be available. Results of the inquiry will be written in the staff person's file for reference. In the future, central registry searches will be requested through the portal in the hopes that the requests will be obtained in a timely fashion.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	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.
Plan of Correction:	The program director provided the following during the exit interview: Results of a tuberculosis screening will be obtained within 30 days prior to employ for any new staff.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	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.
Plan of Correction:	The program director provided the following during the exit interview: The wire will be reattached to the exterior wall of the building. All staff will be reminded to notify the director if the wire should become loose.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	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.
Plan of Correction:	The program director provided the following during the exit interview: All staff will be remined of the importance of keeping all hazardous substances in locked locations at all times. Routine checks will be made to ensure that staff comply.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-340-A
Description:	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.
Plan of Correction:	The program director provided the following during the exit interview: The small blocks were immediately removed from the toddler classroom. Staff will receive training regarding potential choking hazards and also developmentally appropriate equipment learning equipment for toddlers.