Noah’s Ark Playschool

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“A child reported to parents that another child inappropriately touched him while they were on the playground for three and four-year old children. No staff reported or remembered observing any incident involving the child.”

Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 14, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.

“Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The training for M. Vestal expired 1/17/26. The new training was completed 3/5/26.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 25, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.

“Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The training for M. Vestal expired 1/17/26. The new training was completed 3/5/26.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 25, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.

“Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The date of the previous inspection was 4/25/24. The current inspection was dated 7/15/25.”

Rule Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 5, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.

“The headliners in both vans used to transport children were torn in multiple places and hanging down exposing the foam underneath. The seats in both vans had visible rips and tears.”

Rule All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 8, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle.

“Staff used the classroom attendance to account for children on field trips. The attendance of the children was not documented as children boarded and departed.”

Rule For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 8, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prior to children participating in aquatic activities, the center did not develop policies that included required information.

“The required policy was not developed by the center and signed by parents prior to aquatic activities including visiting a swimming pool and a creek.”

Rule Prior to children participating in aquatic activities, the center did not develop policies that included required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 8, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.

“The registration for the van expired 6/30/25.”

Rule Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 8, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Written permission was not given by parent for child to participate in aquatic activity.

“The center did not have an aquatic policy and did not provide the required written permission for children to participate in an aquatic activity.”

Rule Written permission was not given by parent for child to participate in aquatic activity.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 8, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years.

“Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The Administrator did not have current ITS SIDS training.”

Rule Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 13, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver.

“An infant was observed being placed in a crib on his side.”

Rule Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 13, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

“The carpet in the classroom for infants was not clean. There is a fig tree on the playground for infants, the figs can be a potential choking hazard. The gate on the playground for school age children was not secured from the creek directly outside of the playground. The fence was not locked.”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 17, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.