Noahs Ark Preschool and Parents Day Out

746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center

One of the classrooms did not have a schedule or lesson plan posted.

746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

One caregiver was missing 11 hours of training for the 2024 to 2025 training year, and two other caregivers were missing several of the required training topics.

746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records

There were no playground checklists for this year available for review.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

There were no fire drills or checks of the smoke detectors and fire extinguishers recorded for this year. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted and the smoke detectors and fire extinguishers were checked.

746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

Several mats were not labeled with the children's names.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

Two infants who were still on formula or breastmilk had feeding instructions that had not been updated since February.

746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

There was medication stored at the operation for a child who no longer attends.

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

There was a slide and a swing on the infant playground that did not have any loose-fill or surfacing in the use zones. This was corrected when the equipment was removed from the playground.

746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns

The children had only graham crackers and water for afternoon snack.

746.901 - Required Personnel Records

Out of eight staff files reviewed, one did not have proof of education or a statement that she had attended orientation with an overview of the center's policy on abuse and neglect on file.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

Out of six staff files reviewed, all of the caregivers were missing training in emergency preparedness and five of them were missing training in communicable diseases, food allergies, building and physical premises safety, and hazardous materials.

746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

Childcare Weather Watch charts and information on abuse and neglect were posted in the classrooms; however, the parent handbook was missing policies for preventing and responding to abuse and neglect, the DFPS website and abuse/neglect hotline, criteria for when weather is too extreme for children to play outside, and a plan for physical activity to occur indoors when weather does not permit outdoor play.