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: Aug. 14, 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 (8VAC20-770) 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 8/14/23 from 10:05am to 1:55pm with the owner. There were 27 children in care, ranging in age from seven-months to 10-years-old, supervised by six staff. The children were observed coloring, playing with toy trains and tracks, having circle time and learning about dolphins, playing outside on the playground, and eating lunch. Five child records and four staff records were reviewed. The Center has 13 staff with current certification in CPR and First Aid, and three staff trained in Daily Health Observation. Three medications and authorization forms were reviewed and the center has three staff current in Medication Administration Training (MAT). Required postings were observed. The attendance, menu, and emergency drill log were reviewed. The most recent Fire Inspection on file was dated 10/27/22 and the most recent Health Inspection on file was dated 8/25/22. Lunch served was turkey sandwiches, carrots, pears, 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. Please complete the "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" areas on the Violation Notice for each violation cited and return to me by close of business on 8/22/23. Plans of correction should include steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard, and measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	(Repeat Violation) Based on review of four 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 fingerprints on record for Staff #1, with an employment date of 6/19/23, were dated 6/27/23.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected hiring procedure.
Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on review of four staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a criminal history record check from all states in which staff members have resided within the past five years prior to employment, or the results of a central registry check from all states in which staff members have resided within the past five years within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #4 contained documentation that the staff member had resided in Texas and Wisconsin within the past five years. There were no criminal history or central registry checks from Texas or Wisconsin on record for the staff member.
Plan of Correction:	Send CPS forms for Texas and Wisconsin. This employee also has given notice. Keep the info on states on file so if a new hire needs those checks we can follow up.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on review of four staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a search of the central registry (CPS) within 30 days of employment for one staff. Evidence: The CPS check on record for Staff #1, with an employment date of 6/19/23, was dated 7/25/23.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected our procedure for hiring.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Based on review of five child records, the center did not obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance for two children. Evidence: There were no physicals on record for Child A, with a first day of attendance of 1/23/23, and Child C, with a first day of attendance of 6/5/23.
Plan of Correction:	Child A has now; Child C has left.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Description:	(Repeat violation) Based on review of five child records, 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 E contained documentation that the child has diagnosed allergies to eggs and peanuts. There was no allergy care plan on record for Child E.
Plan of Correction:	Child E is today providing action plan. Doctor says no severe reaction. No longer requires epi-pen (no reaction in past years).
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on review of four staff records, the center did not obtain all required documentation for staff records. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #3, with an employment date of 7/12/23, contained documentation of references dated 7/21/23 and 7/26/23. Two references are required before employment. 2. The records for Staff #2 and Staff #4 did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by their job position.
Plan of Correction:	Staff 2 is to have by 9/6/23. Staff 3 now complies. Staff 4 is leaving.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-80-A
Description:	Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance for each group of children that documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurred. Evidence: On 8/14/23 at approximately 10:16am, the attendance for the Infant classroom contained documentation of one child in attendance. There were three children present at the time. At approximately 10:46am, the attendance for the two-year-old classroom contained documentation of seven children in attendance. There were eight children present at the time.
Plan of Correction:	Remind teachers to march attendance upon arrival.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-B
Description:	(Repeat violation) 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 8/14/23 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. The pea gravel under and around the rock wall climber was approximately three inches deep. Resilient surfacing under and around the climbers is required to be at least six inches deep.
Plan of Correction:	Raked pea gravel to 6" depth.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-E
Description:	Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure that shelter in place procedures were practiced a minimum of twice per year. Evidence: The emergency drill log contained documentation of the last shelter in place drill being conducted on 7/27/22.
Plan of Correction:	Do 2 shelter in place- 1 on 8/25 and in November 2023.