Noahs Ark Child Center

The file for staff #4 contained a current State Police clearances dated 4/9/25 that was not renewed within 60 months from the previous State Police clearances dated 2/12/20. The file for staff #4 contained a current Child Abuse clearances dated 4/16/25 that was not renewed within 60 months from the previous State Police clearances dated 2/28/20. The file for staff #4 contained a current FBI clearances dated 4/23/25 that was not renewed within 60 months from the previous FBI clearances dated 2/22/20. The file for staff #4 contained a current NSOR clearances dated 4/10/25 that was not renewed within 60 months from the previous NSOR clearances dated 11/6/19. The file for staff # 5 contained a current State Police clearances dated 4/9/25 that was not renewed within 60 months from the previous State Police clearances dated 2/12/20. The file for staff #4 contained a current Child Abuse clearances dated 4/16/25 that was not renewed within 60 months from the previous State Police clearances dated 2/28/20. The file for staff #4 contained a current FBI clearances dated 4/17/25 that was not renewed within 60 months from the previous FBI clearances dated 2/28/20.

There was a baby sleeping in a car seat that was placed in a crib in the infant room. There was a toy hanging in the crib while the baby was sleeping.

There was a Febreze Gain can on top of a changing table label " Keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in the 2nd-floor bathroom.

The S/A room and room #6 lacked a first-aid kit.

There was a hold with sharp edges on a yellow radiator cover in room #6. The carper trim edge was lifted creating a tripping hazard in the SA room. There were 2 sharp metals sticking out close to the door in the gym.

There was peeling paint and damaged plaster on the stairs window frame. There was peeling paint by the emergency door in the SA room. There was peeling plaster under the window in the first-floor bathroom.

There was a broken toy boat, a recorder with broken bottoms, a cracked bin and a broken tag with sharp edges in room # 8. There were two cracked bins in room # 6. There was a ripped toy baby carrier in room #5. There were two cracked bins and one cracked lid in the S/A room.

The file for child# 4 lacked an immunization record.

The Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol for child #8 was expired. the expiration date was 10/24.

The file for staff # 1 contained a current health report dated 8/19/25 that was not obtained within 24 months of the previous report dated 7/11/23.

Staff person # 3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of the date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR training.

Staff person # 2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated (1/20/19).

The file for child #1 lacked CRS. The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.

The file for child # 3 and 7 contained a n original agreement form.

The file for child #3 lacked information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

The file for child # 3 lacked health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

The file for children, # 1,2,4,5 and 6 lacked an updated emergency contact form and agreement form at least once in a 6-month period.

There was a bag with wheels for a refrigerator and a cup with 2 screws on top of the desk in room # 6.

There was one uncovered electrical outlet in room #6 accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. There was one uncovered electrical outlet in room #3 accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

There was a bottle of Cleanstate Oxnard cleaner, and a bottle of Febreze Aerosol labeled, "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in the K prep bathroom. There was a bottle of hand sanitizer labeled, "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in room # 5. There were 2 bottles of hand sanitizer labeled, "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in room # 6. There was a bottle of hand sanitizer labeled, "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children on top the table at the lobby.

There were toxic plans accessible to children in room # 8. There were 2 Peace Lily plants, 1 Dieffenbachia, 3 Spathiphyllum Wallisii and 2 Kalanchoe and 1 Devil Vine/Golden Pthos.

There was a missing ceiling tile that expose damage on the roof structure and plaster in the green closet in the SA room. There was a wall with water damaged in the closet by the SA bathroom.

There was a sink in the SA bathroom that lacked washing hands signs posted.

There were 12 foam blocks with teeth marks in room #4.

The file for child # 2 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 12/23/23. The report was obtained after 12 months, the prior report was dated 10/15/21. The file for child # 3 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 3/6/23. The report was obtained after 12 months, the prior report was dated 2/15/22.

The file for child #3 contained a current health report that lacked the statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

The EPI Pen injection medication for child # 4 was expired. The medication expiration date was 4/24.

The file for staff # 2 contained a current health report dated 8/12/23. The previous report was dated 4/28/21. The file for staff # 3 contained a current health report dated 8/17/24. The previous report was dated 5/15/22.

According to the fire detection log, the system was not tested at least every 30 days between 1/4/24 to 2/27/24, 2/27/24 to 4/22/24, 4/22/24 to 6/19/24, and 6/19/24 to 8/14/24.

Staff # 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety, and Mandated Reporter Training.

The file for child # 1 contained an original Agreement form.

Staff person #4 and #23 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 and #23 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: 3270.31(f)(1-9). The file for Staff Person #23 also lacked completion of their mandated reporter training. The files for Staff Persons #1, #3, #5, #7, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, and #21 lacked completion of the updated 1 hour health and safety trainings required by 12.30.22. The updated health and safety trainings on file for #1, #3, #5, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, and #21 were completed in March 2023.

The mandated reporter training on file for Staff Person #9 was not completed within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). The training was completed 321 days after starting at the facility. The updates to the mandated reporter training on file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between trainings dated 1.4.18 and 8.15.23. The file for Staff Person #1 lacked a current FBI Clearance. The FBI Clearance on file expired on 1.9.2023. The file for Staff Person #2 lacked verification that they had been fingerprinted for their FBI Clearance prior to starting at the facility. The file for Staff Person #2 also lacked verification that they requested their Child Abuse Clearance prior to starting at the facility. A completed Child Abuse was dated 7 days after starting at the facility. The file for Staff Person #9 lacked verification that they had completed a request for their Child Abuse Clearance prior to starting at the facility. The completed Child Abuse Clearance was dated 326 days after starting at the facility.

In Classroom #5 one cracked bin with a potential pinch point was observed. In Classroom #7 one cracked Sterlite drawer containing items for the children was observed to have a crack which caused a sharp edge.

The file for Child #1, a preschooler, lacked an updated health report that had been completed within the last 12 months. The last health report on file for Child #1 was dated 8.25.22.

The files for Children #4, #5 and #6 lacked verification that the children had received a current influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP. Written exemptions were not on file at the time of the inspection.

Three small bags containing soiled diapers were observed on a plastic mat outside of Classroom #4. Upon discussion soiled diapers are not being discarded by placing them into the plastic-lined, hands-free covered can in place at the changing table inside Classroom 4.

The updates to the health assessments on file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between examinations on 1.4.18 and 8.15.23. The updates to the health assessments on file for Staff Person #13 exceeded examinations on 7.26.21 and 9.13.23. The updates to the health assessments on file for Staff Person #14 exceeded examinations on 7.19.21 and 8.11.23.

The file for Facility Person #8 lacked a tuberculosis screening within 12 months prior to returning to the facility as a Substitute Facility Person.

The health assessment on file for Staff Person #5 lacked information that they had been examined for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's assessment of their suitability to provide child care.

The breakfast served at the facility on the day of the inspection (cereal, toast and milk) lacked one of the required three of the four food groups. A review of the breakfast menu indicated that the children are served two servings of grain with milk each day for breakfast. The children are not served a fruit / vegetable or a protein at breakfast.

The files for Children #5 and #7 lacked an initial health assessment within 60 days of starting at the facility. The initial health assessment on file for Child #5 was dated 271 days after starting at the facility.

The fire safety trainings on file for Staff Person #5 exceeded 12 months between trainings on 7.20.22 and 9.15.23.

Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire 3270.31(f)(1-9). The files for Staff person #9 lacked completion of their 10 hour health and safety training within 90 days of starting at the facility. The health and safety training on file for Staff Person #9 was completed 325 days after starting at the facility.

The file for Staff Person #7 lacked a written evaluation that had been completed by the Director.

The date of birth listed on the emergency contact form for Child #3 was incorrect. This was evidenced by the date of birth listed on the health reports and confirmed with the staff person in charge at the time of the inspection.

The emergency contact form for Child #5 lacked the policy number for the child's health insurance.

An emergency contact form was missing for a child receiving care in the Infant Classroom.

The file for Staff Person #22 lacked verification of education and experience to qualify them for the position they were reported to be performing.

The current Certificate of Compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location. The Certificate of Compliance posted expired on 12.2.22.

Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10 and #12 were observed to be caring for children without direct supervision of a Staff Person with the required Pediatric First Aid and CPR curriculum conducted by a PQAS instructor. Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10 and #12 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR in an approved curriculum conducted by a PQAS instructor.

The emergency plan lacked information related to the continuity of operations in the event of a disaster.

The first aid kit in classroom #9 was observed to be missing scissors.

The file for Child #7, a preschool age child, lacked a health assessment that had been completed within the last 12 months. The last dated health assessment was 5.25.21.

The file for Child #1 lacked a copy of the child's immunization record within 60 days of starting at the facility.

An expired Children's Tylenol was observed in Classroom #8.

The files for Children #1, #5 and #6 lacked an initial health assessment within 60 days of starting at the facility.

Verification that the facility had submitted an annual letter to their local traffic safety authority was not on file at the time of the inspection.

Staff person #14 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 3270.31(f)(1-9). The health and safety training on file was the 6 hour training and it was not completed within the acceptable time frame which required them to complete the 10 hour training prior to 4/29/22.

The updates to the mandated reporter training for Facility Person #4 exceeded 60 months. The trainings on file were dated 8.29.16 and 8.13.22.

The file for Child #3 lacked an agreement that had been signed by the parent and the operator.

The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the policy number for the child's health insurance.

The emergency contact form for Child #6 lacked the address and telephone number for 1 and the complete addresses for the other release persons listed.

The updates to the emergency contact forms for Children #1, #2 and #4 have exceeded 6 months since last dated review and update. The last update for Child #1 was 8.24.20, Child #2 was 8.31.21 and Child #4 was 2.15.22.

The file for Staff Person #4 lacked 12 hours of annual training during their required year of training. The file for Staff Person # 12 lacked 9 of their 12 hours of annual training during their required year of training.

Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13 and #14 has not completed the following required pre-service training: Pediatric First Aid and CPR training in an approved curriculum with a PQAS trainer.