VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Noah's Ark Christian Preschool
8904 Yorkshire Lane
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 335-6624

Current Inspector: Laura Brindle (540) 905-2062

Inspection Date: Feb. 9, 2023

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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/23 from 10:15am to 1:40pm with the owner and director. There were 24 children in care, ranging in age from six-months to five-years-old, supervised by eight staff. The children were observed playing in centers, playing on the playground, singing and dancing, getting ready for lunch, and listening to a story. Five child records, three staff records, and two Board Officer records were reviewed. The Center has 11 staff with current certification in CPR and First Aid, and seven staff trained in Daily Health Observation Training. Six medications and authorization forms were reviewed and the center has two staff current in Medication Administration Training (MAT). The attendance, menu, and emergency drill log were reviewed. Required postings, the first aid kit, flashlight, battery-operated radio, carbon monoxide detector, and smoke detectors were observed. The most recent Fire Inspection on file was dated 10/3/22 and the most recent Health Inspection on file was dated 8/25/22. Lunch served was chicken nuggets, mandarin oranges, corn, and milk. If you have questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Laura Brindle, at laura.brindle@doe.virginia.gov or 540-905-2062.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.036-B-2
Description:	Based on review of three staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a national fingerprint-based criminal history record search prior to employment for one staff. Evidence: The record for Staff #1, with an employment date of 1/9/23, did not contain the results of a national fingerprint-based criminal history record search.
Plan of Correction:	The fingerprint results were located and scanned to the Inspector after the inspection was completed. Fingerprint results were received on 1/10/2023.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on review of three staff records, the center did not ensure that each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: The TB test on record for Staff #2, with an employment date of 11/7/22, was dated 1/11/23.
Plan of Correction:	Moving forward we will ensure staff have submitted a current TB test prior to employment.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Description:	Based on review of five child records and interview with the Director, the center did not obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: The record for Child A contained documentation that the child has diagnosed allergies to eggs and peanuts. There was no allergy care plan on record for Child A.
Plan of Correction:	We have requested an allergy care plan from the parents several times. We will speak with them again today about supplying an allergy care plan from the doctor as soon as possible.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-245-J-3
Description:	Based on interview, the center did not ensure that children for whom emergency medication has been prescribed were always in the care of a staff member who met the requirements for medication administration. Evidence: There were six emergency medications observed on-site for three children on 2/9/23. Interview revealed that for the past two weeks, the two staff with current Medication Administration Training (MAT) have left the center at approximately 12:30pm and 3:00pm each day. There were no staff on-site with MAT training from approximately 3:00pm-6:00pm each day.
Plan of Correction:	We will ask the staff who leaves at 12:30 to come back from 3:00-6:00pm each day until more staff get trained.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-B
Description:	Based on observation and inspection of the playground, the center did not ensure that the required amount of resilient surfacing was under playground equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a sufficient fall zone. Evidence: On 2/9/23 the depth of the pea gravel under and around the yellow school bus climber on the playground was approximately two inches deep, or less in some areas. Resilient surfacing under and around the climber is required to be at least six inches deep.
Plan of Correction:	The pea gravel will be raked back under and around the climber this weekend to ensure compliance.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-440-H
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure that cribs met the Consumer Product Safety Commission Standards, as required. Evidence: On 2/9/23 a crib was observed in the Infant room with a manufactured date of 9/4/10. To meet the nationwide standards, cribs are required to be manufactured after 6/28/11.
Plan of Correction:	The crib will be removed and disposed of today.