Noahs Ark Preschool And Parents Day Out

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Inspector's note: Two infants who were still on formula or breastmilk had feeding instructions that had not been updated since February. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-15.
• Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
  Inspector's note: There were no playground checklists for this year available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-15.
• Non-critical Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
  Inspector's note: One of the classrooms did not have a schedule or lesson plan posted. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-15.
• Non-critical Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  Inspector's note: Several mats were not labeled with the children's names. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-15.
• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-22.

• Critical Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
  Inspector's note: The children had only graham crackers and water for afternoon snack. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-29.
• Non-critical Medication No Longer Used
  Inspector's note: There was medication stored at the operation for a child who no longer attends. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.

• Non-critical Required Personnel Records
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-10-08.
• Non-critical Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-11-01.
• Critical Policies Comply with Rules
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-10-01.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.