NOAHS ARK NURSERY SCHOOL

2025

1. Medium-High risk10/1/2025

   Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children (3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1))

   During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews and a written/signed statement that Child #1 was left alone in the Social Hall bathroom by Staff #1. While bringing a group of children inside to use the bathroom, Staff #2 found Child #1 standing near the elevator and returned the child to Staff #1. Requirement: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. 1. Children must be supervised at all times. 2. The legal entity must review the facility's supervision policy with the school-age staff and arrange for all school-age staff to receive a minimum of two hours of online training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. 3. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. Correction: 1. We will make sure there is a teacher at both ends of our group when moving. 2. All staff have done the trainings consistently with school age. 3. We will make group tags with older and younger children on them. Inspection: Self-Reported Non Compliance. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 10/7/2025
2. Medium-Low riskStandard 1107/18/2025

   110º F or less (3270.69(b))

   During the renewal inspection, the hot water temperature was at 119° F at the sinks in the children's bathroom, the social hall bathrooms, the young one's bathroom and the older one's bathroom. Requirement: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. Correction: I contacted the church and asked for the water temperature to be turned down. They informed me that it is turned down and we just need to be mindful while it adjusts. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/1/2025
3. Medium risk7/18/2025

   HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility (3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii))

   During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #5, functioning as an assistant group supervisor, did not contain documentation of the required years of experience for the assistant group supervisor position. Requirement: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. Correction: We had the person who confirmed her hours update it and make them more specific. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 7/24/2025
4. Medium-High risk7/18/2025

   Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))

   During the renewal inspection, the following CPSL violations were found: The NSOR certificate had not been updated within 60 months as required under the CPSL for Staff #1, #2, #3, #7, and #9. The FBI clearance had not been updated within 60 months as required under the CPSL for Staff #7. The file for Staff #11 contained a Dept of Ed FBI clearance when hired and the DHS FBI clearance was received past the provisional period. The mandated reporter training was not updated within 60 months for Staff #9. Requirement: The legal entity must arrange for the director to attend Existing Provider Orientation on October 9, 2025. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: We informed staff of updates and gave several forms of reminders. All staff have been updated with missing clearances. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 10/9/2025
5. Medium-High risk7/18/2025

   Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

   During the renewal inspection, Staff #11 had acceptable pediatric first aid/CRP in an approved curriculum: however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. Acceptable Heatlh and Safety training was not completed within 90 days of hire for Staff #8. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Correction: We terminated staff member (#11) earlier in the summer. We updated staff member (#8) health and safety. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/1/2025
6. Medium-High risk7/18/2025

   General Health and Safety/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance (3270.21/3270.95(b))

   During the renewal inspection, it was verified by record review, that fire alarm testing was not being consistently conducted at least once every 30 days. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. Correction: I will double check and count days and note them ahead of time for fire testing. I will note them with others as an extra reminder. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/1/2025
7. Medium-High riskStandard 127/18/2025

   12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test (3270.151(a)/3270.192(3))

   During the renewal inspection, the subsequent health assessment for was dated more than 24 months from the previous health assessment for Staff #4 and #12. The health assessment was not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting for Staff #8 and Staff #10. The tuberculin skin test was not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting for Staff #8. Requirement: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Correction: Both staff have gotten updated physicals and TB tests. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/1/2025
8. Medium-High risk7/18/2025

   Health and Safety Training (3270.31(h))

   During the renewal inspection, the pediatric first aid/CPR was not updated within 2 years for Staff #6. Requirement: All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f). Correction: We updated the staff member's CPR. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/1/2025
9. Medium-High risk7/18/2025

   Every 60 days (3270.94(a)(1))

   During the renewal inspection, it was verified by record review that fire drills were not being consistently conducted at least once every 60 days. Requirement: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. Correction: I have updated my chart and plan to recheck the days I count to ensure drills are done within 60 days. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/1/2025
10. Medium-Low risk7/7/2025

    No physical punishment (3270.113(b))

    During the investigation, it was verified through interviews and record review, that Staff #1 smacked Child #1 on the mouth because he was screaming while on the elevator. Requirement: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Correction: Our plan of correction was termination of Staff #1 immediately. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/30/2025