Noahs Ark · 1116 Ridge Rd, #CER-00255774, Sellersville · Closed

During Initial Inspection on 08/11/2025, Certification Staff reviewed multiple staff files and observed that Facility Person #15 did not complete a disclosure statement. Certification Staff observed that Facility Persons #18, #24, and #28 did not complete Mandated Reporter trainings. Certification staff observed that Facility Person #22 possessed an expired Child Abuse Registry Clearance, an expired FBI Background Clearance, and an expired NSOR Clearance. Certification staff observed that Facility Person #26 did not possess a NSOR Clearance.

During Initial Inspection on 08/11/2025, Certification Staff observed that multiple staff did not receive training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment or on the annual basis.

During Initial Inspection on 08/11/2025, Certification Staff observed that electrical outlets in Room #3 Crawlers and the cafeteria lacked protective covers.

During Initial Inspection on 08/11/2025, Certification Staff observed toxic cleaning materials in multiple classrooms and child care spaces that were accessible to children, including Room #3 Crawlers, K1A, K2A, K2B, K3A, K3B, K4B, and the cafeteria.

During Initial Inspection on 08/11/2025, Certification Staff observed that first aid kits in multiple classrooms lacked tweezers and soap.

During Initial Inspection on 08/11/2025, Certification Staff observed that the required handwashing signage stating that staff and able children must perform handwashing after toileting and before eating was not posted in the required areas. Certification Staff also observed that trash cans in diapering and toileting areas of the facility were not lidded.

During Initial Inspection on 08/11/2025, Certification Staff observed that rest equipment in utilized for infants and toddlers was not labelled for the use of a specific child.

During Initial Inspection on 08/11/2025, Certification Staff observed that refrigerators used to store food in Room #1 Infants, Room #3 Crawlers, Room #5 Walkers, and multiple refrigerators in the cafeteria were not equipped with operating thermometers.

During Initial Inspection on 08/11/2025, Certification Staff observed that multiple staff had not undergone a health assessment within 12 months prior to initial services and every 24 months thereafter. Certification staff also observed that multiple staff had not undergone a Tuberculosis screening.

During Initial Inspection on 08/11/2025, Certification Staff Certification staff reviewed the facility's emergency plan and determined that it did not provide specific accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Certification Staff also observed that the facility's emergency plan was not posted in the facility in a conspicuous location accessible by parents.

During Initial Inspection on 08/11/2025, Certification Staff observed that child #1 did not possess an initial health assessment in the corresponding child record.

During Initial Inspection on 08/11/2025, Certification Staff observed that the facility did not have a written policy on file that included recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, or addressing the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Certification Staff also observed that multiple staff at the facility and had not completed the required Health and Safety trainings and 12 clock hours of annual professional development.

During Initial Inspection on 08/11/2025, Certification Staff observed that multiple Group Supervisors at the facility did not have verification of education or previous child care experience within their corresponding staff file.

During Initial Inspection on 08/11/2025, Certification Staff observed that multiple Assistant Group Supervisors at the facility did not have verification of education or previous child care experience within their corresponding staff file.

During Initial Inspection on 08/11/2025, Certification Staff observed that the Child Service Agreement for several children was not signed by the operator, did not specify services to be provided to the family and child, and did not specify which services would be considered as extra.

During Initial Inspection on 08/11/2025, Certification Staff observed that Emergency Contact Forms for several children reviewed were incomplete and lacked contact information for individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

During Initial Inspection on 08/11/2025, Certification Staff observed that Emergency Contact Forms for several children did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care.

During Initial Inspection on 08/11/2025, Certification Staff observed that Emergency Contact Forms for several children were not reviewed or updated every 6 months.

During Initial Inspection on 08/11/2025, Certification Staff observed that Emergency Contact Forms for several children did not include signed parental consent for the administration of medications, special dietary needs, or the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

During Initial Inspection on 08/11/2025, Certification Staff observed that multiple staff at the facility did not have a home address stored within their corresponding staff file.

During Initial Inspection on 08/11/2025, Certification Staff observed that multiple staff at the facility did not have 2 written, nonfamily references stored in their corresponding staff file.

During Initial Inspection on 08/11/2025, Certification Staff observed that contact information for OCDEL was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. Certification staff also observed that information on how to access the regulation in Chapter 3270 was also not posted.

During Initial Inspection on 08/11/2025, Certification Staff observed that multiple staff at the facility did not possess Pediatric First Aid and CPR training or possessed expired Pediatric First Aid and CPR training credentials in their corresponding staff file.