Noah'S ARK Playschool

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: NOAH'S ARK PLAYSCHOOL Facility ID: 76000467 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/30/2025 Number Present: 46 Completed Date: 10/30/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 01:25 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today an unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted. A checklist was used to note the childcare requirements monitored today, and a copy was left with you. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 11/4/25. Currently this program operates with a three (3) Star License, issued 9/30/19. The facility earned four (4) points in staff education, two (2) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point for education options met. The center director, Machala Vestal, assisted me today. I conducted an assisted walk-through of the center. The last sanitation inspection was completed 9/17/25 with a ‘Superior’ classification and 10 demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on 7/15/25. Children were observed playing in activity areas, playing outside, eating lunch, resting and routine care activities. The facility uses two vans, CCT 8176 and TKL 3999, to transport school-age children. Both were on site and monitored today. A full assessment of applicable childcare rules was conducted today. The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 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. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with Ms. Vestal. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or before 11/13/25. The letter must include the following: *Facility Name and ID number *List of each violation number *How each violation was corrected All items must be included, or the corrective action letter will be returned for corrections. CONSULTATION Today we discussed the Pathways to Stars and completed the pathway decision form. You chose Pathway one. During your next visit, we will review the forms and plan to request your rated license assessment. The NCRLAP website, https://ncrlap.org, has trainings geared towards the new ECERS3 assessment scale. These will introduce you to the updated assessment scale and provide tips for completing the new scale. You will need to order the ITERS3, ECERS3, and SACER-U books for the assessments. These can be purchased online and are approximately $29.00 each. If you have any questions or need to schedule additional technical assistance, please reach out any time. The Preservice Requirements for Administrators form was left with you. Please complete and email back to me by 11/7/25. Include the date of your first day as the administrator. The registration for van CCT 8176 expires 11/2025. If Crystal Hildreth begins working in any classroom, she will need to document that date and work toward ten hours of ongoing training. Documents and forms for DCDEE licensure can be found at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: *’What’s New’ tab * QRIS Updates If you have and questions or concerns, please call me at 336-816-4826, or email lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1002 · Violation

Name of Operation: NOAH'S ARK PLAYSCHOOL Facility ID: 76000467 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0725-284L Visit Date: 7/30/2025 Number Present: 69 Completed Date: 7/30/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of childcare requirements that were received by the Division of Child Development and Early Education on 7/18/25. Upon arrival I met Makayla Vestal, center director, and I explained the purpose of my visit. I conducted an assisted walkthrough of the center. Allegation: There are allegations of violations of childcare requirements. I spoke with Ms. Vestal regarding procedures for field trips. I asked for a copy of the field trip permission forms for the trip detailed in the complaint. Ms. Vestal provided me with the forms. I received a copy of the incident report from Ms. Vestal via email on 7/18/25 and I received a copy via regular postal mail. I asked Ms. Vestal to describe the details of the planned field trip to the Pisgah Bridge. She stated parents were told the children would visit the bridge, walk the nature trail, and go down to the creek. The field trip permission form only listed the bridge as an activity. I observed the two passenger vans used for transportation. I reviewed the emergency information for children. Each van had a first aid kit and fire extinguisher on board. Conclusion: Based upon the information received during the interviews and observations, a violation of childcare requirements was unsubstantiated. The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered during the investigation of allegations. Violation Number Comment Rule 322 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. .1403(g)(1-5) 1110 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. .1002(b) 1123 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. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1128 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. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) 1916 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. .1403(i) You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with Ms. Vestal. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or before 8/13/25. The letter must include the following: *Facility Name and ID number *List of each violation number *How each violation was corrected All items must be included, or the corrective action letter will be returned for corrections. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The tag for the van PFS 3765 expired in June. Ms. Vestal stated it was paid for online and they were waiting on it to arrive. A copy of the payment for the new registration must by received by the end of business Friday, August 1st. If not received or not prior to expiration date, additional violations may be added. We discussed best practice in planning a field trip to a rural, public area is to visit the site prior to the planned field trip to ensure it is a safe place for children. This includes environment and cell phone service in the event of an emergency. We discussed how the center will accommodate children who are not given permission for a field trip. Ms. Vestal stated that has not happened before. We discussed creating a policy prior to summer trips for parents that would detail their options in the event this happened. Activities in or around a body of water, including creeks and streams, are considered aquatic activities. Your center also provides field trips to a public pool. If you have any activity around a body of water, you must have an aquatic policy for your parents. This policy must be reviewed and signed by parents when adopted. In addition, this policy is reviewed annually with staff. When a permission form is given for parents to sign, the permission form must acknowledge that the parent has received a copy of the aquatic policy. 10A NCAC 09 .1403 ACTIVITIES INVOLVING WATER IN CHILD CARE CENTERS The requirements in this Rule apply to child care center "aquatic activities," which are defined as activities that take place in or around a body of water such as swimming, swimming instruction, wading, and visits to water parks. Aquatic activities do not include water play activities such as water table play, slip and slide activities, or playing in sprinklers. Aquatic activities involving the following are prohibited: (1) hot tubs; (2) spas; (3) saunas or steam rooms; (4) portable wading pools; and (5) natural bodies of water and other unfiltered, nondisinfected containments of water. For every 25 children in care participating in aquatic activities, there shall be at least one person who has a life guard training certificate issued by the Red Cross or other training determined by the Division to be equivalent to the Red Cross training, appropriate for both the type of body of water and type of aquatic activity. These lifeguards shall not be counted in the required staff/child ratios referenced in Paragraph (e) of this Rule. Children under the age of three shall not participate in aquatic activities except to the extent necessary to implement any child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP). The following staff/child ratios shall be maintained whenever children participate in aquatic activities: Age of Children Ratio Staff/Children to 4 Years 1/8 to 5 Years 1/10 Years and Older 1/13 Notwithstanding the staff/child ratios, at no time shall there be fewer than two staff members supervising the aquatic activity. Children shall be adequately supervised by center staff at all times while participating in aquatic activities. For purposes of this Rule, "Adequate supervision" means that half of the center staff needed to meet the staff/child ratios in Paragraph (e) of this Rule is in the water and the other half is out of the water. If an uneven number of staff are needed to meet the required staff/child ratios, the majority shall be in the water. Staff shall be stationed in pre- assigned areas that will enable them at all times to hear, see, and respond to the children whether in or out of the water. Children shall not enter the water before center staff are stationed in their pre-assigned areas. Center staff shall devote their full attention to supervising the children in their pre-assigned areas of coverage and shall communicate with one another about children moving from one area to another area. Prior to children participating in aquatic activities, the center shall develop policies that address the following: (1) aquatic safety hazards; (2) pool and aquatic activity area supervision including restroom or changing room use; (3) how discipline will be handled during aquatic activities; (4) the facility's off-premises and transportation policies and procedures; and (5) that children shall be directed to exit the water during an emergency. Before staff first supervise children on an aquatic activity, and annually thereafter, staff shall sign and date statements that they have reviewed: (1) the center policies as specified in Paragraph (g) of this Rule; (2) any guidelines provided by the pool operator or other off-site aquatic facility; and (3) the requirements of this Rule. The statement shall be maintained in the staff person's personnel file for one year or until it is superseded by a new statement. Centers shall obtain written permission from parents for participation in aquatic activities. The written permission shall include a statement that parents are aware of the center's aquatic policies specified in Paragraph (g) of this Rule. The center shall maintain copies of written parental permission in each child's file. Any outdoor swimming pool located on the child care center premises shall be enclosed by a fence that is at least four feet high, separated from the remaining outdoor play area by that fence, and locked and inaccessible to children when not in use. Swimming pool safety rules shall be posted and visible to children and staff for any swimming pool located on the child care center premises. These rules shall state: (1) the location of a First Aid kit; (2) that only water toys are permitted; (3) that children are not allowed to run or push one another; (4) that swimming is allowed only when at least two adults are present; and (5) that glass objects are not allowed. All swimming pools used by children shall meet the "Rules Governing Public Swimming Pools" in accordance with 15A NCAC 18A .2500 which are incorporated by reference, including subsequent amendments. A copy of these Rules can be found at http://ehs.ncpublichealth.com/docs/rules/294306-9-2500.pdf and is available at no charge. Educational activities, such as observing tadpoles, exploring mud, or learning about rocks and vegetation shall be permitted. Boating, rafting, and canoeing activities are permitted. Prior to participating in recreational activities conducted on the water, children shall wear an age or size appropriate personal floatation device approved by the United States Coast Guard. This personal floatation device shall be worn for the duration of the activity. If you have and questions or concerns, please call me at 336-816-4826, or email lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: NOAH'S ARK PLAYSCHOOL Facility ID: 76000467 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0725-284L Visit Date: 7/30/2025 Number Present: 69 Completed Date: 7/30/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of childcare requirements that were received by the Division of Child Development and Early Education on 7/18/25. Upon arrival I met Makayla Vestal, center director, and I explained the purpose of my visit. I conducted an assisted walkthrough of the center. Allegation: There are allegations of violations of childcare requirements. I spoke with Ms. Vestal regarding procedures for field trips. I asked for a copy of the field trip permission forms for the trip detailed in the complaint. Ms. Vestal provided me with the forms. I received a copy of the incident report from Ms. Vestal via email on 7/18/25 and I received a copy via regular postal mail. I asked Ms. Vestal to describe the details of the planned field trip to the Pisgah Bridge. She stated parents were told the children would visit the bridge, walk the nature trail, and go down to the creek. The field trip permission form only listed the bridge as an activity. I observed the two passenger vans used for transportation. I reviewed the emergency information for children. Each van had a first aid kit and fire extinguisher on board. Conclusion: Based upon the information received during the interviews and observations, a violation of childcare requirements was unsubstantiated. The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered during the investigation of allegations. Violation Number Comment Rule 322 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. .1403(g)(1-5) 1110 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. .1002(b) 1123 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. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1128 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. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) 1916 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. .1403(i) You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with Ms. Vestal. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or before 8/13/25. The letter must include the following: *Facility Name and ID number *List of each violation number *How each violation was corrected All items must be included, or the corrective action letter will be returned for corrections. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The tag for the van PFS 3765 expired in June. Ms. Vestal stated it was paid for online and they were waiting on it to arrive. A copy of the payment for the new registration must by received by the end of business Friday, August 1st. If not received or not prior to expiration date, additional violations may be added. We discussed best practice in planning a field trip to a rural, public area is to visit the site prior to the planned field trip to ensure it is a safe place for children. This includes environment and cell phone service in the event of an emergency. We discussed how the center will accommodate children who are not given permission for a field trip. Ms. Vestal stated that has not happened before. We discussed creating a policy prior to summer trips for parents that would detail their options in the event this happened. Activities in or around a body of water, including creeks and streams, are considered aquatic activities. Your center also provides field trips to a public pool. If you have any activity around a body of water, you must have an aquatic policy for your parents. This policy must be reviewed and signed by parents when adopted. In addition, this policy is reviewed annually with staff. When a permission form is given for parents to sign, the permission form must acknowledge that the parent has received a copy of the aquatic policy. 10A NCAC 09 .1403 ACTIVITIES INVOLVING WATER IN CHILD CARE CENTERS The requirements in this Rule apply to child care center "aquatic activities," which are defined as activities that take place in or around a body of water such as swimming, swimming instruction, wading, and visits to water parks. Aquatic activities do not include water play activities such as water table play, slip and slide activities, or playing in sprinklers. Aquatic activities involving the following are prohibited: (1) hot tubs; (2) spas; (3) saunas or steam rooms; (4) portable wading pools; and (5) natural bodies of water and other unfiltered, nondisinfected containments of water. For every 25 children in care participating in aquatic activities, there shall be at least one person who has a life guard training certificate issued by the Red Cross or other training determined by the Division to be equivalent to the Red Cross training, appropriate for both the type of body of water and type of aquatic activity. These lifeguards shall not be counted in the required staff/child ratios referenced in Paragraph (e) of this Rule. Children under the age of three shall not participate in aquatic activities except to the extent necessary to implement any child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP). The following staff/child ratios shall be maintained whenever children participate in aquatic activities: Age of Children Ratio Staff/Children to 4 Years 1/8 to 5 Years 1/10 Years and Older 1/13 Notwithstanding the staff/child ratios, at no time shall there be fewer than two staff members supervising the aquatic activity. Children shall be adequately supervised by center staff at all times while participating in aquatic activities. For purposes of this Rule, "Adequate supervision" means that half of the center staff needed to meet the staff/child ratios in Paragraph (e) of this Rule is in the water and the other half is out of the water. If an uneven number of staff are needed to meet the required staff/child ratios, the majority shall be in the water. Staff shall be stationed in pre- assigned areas that will enable them at all times to hear, see, and respond to the children whether in or out of the water. Children shall not enter the water before center staff are stationed in their pre-assigned areas. Center staff shall devote their full attention to supervising the children in their pre-assigned areas of coverage and shall communicate with one another about children moving from one area to another area. Prior to children participating in aquatic activities, the center shall develop policies that address the following: (1) aquatic safety hazards; (2) pool and aquatic activity area supervision including restroom or changing room use; (3) how discipline will be handled during aquatic activities; (4) the facility's off-premises and transportation policies and procedures; and (5) that children shall be directed to exit the water during an emergency. Before staff first supervise children on an aquatic activity, and annually thereafter, staff shall sign and date statements that they have reviewed: (1) the center policies as specified in Paragraph (g) of this Rule; (2) any guidelines provided by the pool operator or other off-site aquatic facility; and (3) the requirements of this Rule. The statement shall be maintained in the staff person's personnel file for one year or until it is superseded by a new statement. Centers shall obtain written permission from parents for participation in aquatic activities. The written permission shall include a statement that parents are aware of the center's aquatic policies specified in Paragraph (g) of this Rule. The center shall maintain copies of written parental permission in each child's file. Any outdoor swimming pool located on the child care center premises shall be enclosed by a fence that is at least four feet high, separated from the remaining outdoor play area by that fence, and locked and inaccessible to children when not in use. Swimming pool safety rules shall be posted and visible to children and staff for any swimming pool located on the child care center premises. These rules shall state: (1) the location of a First Aid kit; (2) that only water toys are permitted; (3) that children are not allowed to run or push one another; (4) that swimming is allowed only when at least two adults are present; and (5) that glass objects are not allowed. All swimming pools used by children shall meet the "Rules Governing Public Swimming Pools" in accordance with 15A NCAC 18A .2500 which are incorporated by reference, including subsequent amendments. A copy of these Rules can be found at http://ehs.ncpublichealth.com/docs/rules/294306-9-2500.pdf and is available at no charge. Educational activities, such as observing tadpoles, exploring mud, or learning about rocks and vegetation shall be permitted. Boating, rafting, and canoeing activities are permitted. Prior to participating in recreational activities conducted on the water, children shall wear an age or size appropriate personal floatation device approved by the United States Coast Guard. This personal floatation device shall be worn for the duration of the activity. If you have and questions or concerns, please call me at 336-816-4826, or email lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1403 · Violation

Name of Operation: NOAH'S ARK PLAYSCHOOL Facility ID: 76000467 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0725-284L Visit Date: 7/30/2025 Number Present: 69 Completed Date: 7/30/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of childcare requirements that were received by the Division of Child Development and Early Education on 7/18/25. Upon arrival I met Makayla Vestal, center director, and I explained the purpose of my visit. I conducted an assisted walkthrough of the center. Allegation: There are allegations of violations of childcare requirements. I spoke with Ms. Vestal regarding procedures for field trips. I asked for a copy of the field trip permission forms for the trip detailed in the complaint. Ms. Vestal provided me with the forms. I received a copy of the incident report from Ms. Vestal via email on 7/18/25 and I received a copy via regular postal mail. I asked Ms. Vestal to describe the details of the planned field trip to the Pisgah Bridge. She stated parents were told the children would visit the bridge, walk the nature trail, and go down to the creek. The field trip permission form only listed the bridge as an activity. I observed the two passenger vans used for transportation. I reviewed the emergency information for children. Each van had a first aid kit and fire extinguisher on board. Conclusion: Based upon the information received during the interviews and observations, a violation of childcare requirements was unsubstantiated. The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered during the investigation of allegations. Violation Number Comment Rule 322 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. .1403(g)(1-5) 1110 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. .1002(b) 1123 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. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1128 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. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) 1916 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. .1403(i) You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with Ms. Vestal. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or before 8/13/25. The letter must include the following: *Facility Name and ID number *List of each violation number *How each violation was corrected All items must be included, or the corrective action letter will be returned for corrections. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The tag for the van PFS 3765 expired in June. Ms. Vestal stated it was paid for online and they were waiting on it to arrive. A copy of the payment for the new registration must by received by the end of business Friday, August 1st. If not received or not prior to expiration date, additional violations may be added. We discussed best practice in planning a field trip to a rural, public area is to visit the site prior to the planned field trip to ensure it is a safe place for children. This includes environment and cell phone service in the event of an emergency. We discussed how the center will accommodate children who are not given permission for a field trip. Ms. Vestal stated that has not happened before. We discussed creating a policy prior to summer trips for parents that would detail their options in the event this happened. Activities in or around a body of water, including creeks and streams, are considered aquatic activities. Your center also provides field trips to a public pool. If you have any activity around a body of water, you must have an aquatic policy for your parents. This policy must be reviewed and signed by parents when adopted. In addition, this policy is reviewed annually with staff. When a permission form is given for parents to sign, the permission form must acknowledge that the parent has received a copy of the aquatic policy. 10A NCAC 09 .1403 ACTIVITIES INVOLVING WATER IN CHILD CARE CENTERS The requirements in this Rule apply to child care center "aquatic activities," which are defined as activities that take place in or around a body of water such as swimming, swimming instruction, wading, and visits to water parks. Aquatic activities do not include water play activities such as water table play, slip and slide activities, or playing in sprinklers. Aquatic activities involving the following are prohibited: (1) hot tubs; (2) spas; (3) saunas or steam rooms; (4) portable wading pools; and (5) natural bodies of water and other unfiltered, nondisinfected containments of water. For every 25 children in care participating in aquatic activities, there shall be at least one person who has a life guard training certificate issued by the Red Cross or other training determined by the Division to be equivalent to the Red Cross training, appropriate for both the type of body of water and type of aquatic activity. These lifeguards shall not be counted in the required staff/child ratios referenced in Paragraph (e) of this Rule. Children under the age of three shall not participate in aquatic activities except to the extent necessary to implement any child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP). The following staff/child ratios shall be maintained whenever children participate in aquatic activities: Age of Children Ratio Staff/Children to 4 Years 1/8 to 5 Years 1/10 Years and Older 1/13 Notwithstanding the staff/child ratios, at no time shall there be fewer than two staff members supervising the aquatic activity. Children shall be adequately supervised by center staff at all times while participating in aquatic activities. For purposes of this Rule, "Adequate supervision" means that half of the center staff needed to meet the staff/child ratios in Paragraph (e) of this Rule is in the water and the other half is out of the water. If an uneven number of staff are needed to meet the required staff/child ratios, the majority shall be in the water. Staff shall be stationed in pre- assigned areas that will enable them at all times to hear, see, and respond to the children whether in or out of the water. Children shall not enter the water before center staff are stationed in their pre-assigned areas. Center staff shall devote their full attention to supervising the children in their pre-assigned areas of coverage and shall communicate with one another about children moving from one area to another area. Prior to children participating in aquatic activities, the center shall develop policies that address the following: (1) aquatic safety hazards; (2) pool and aquatic activity area supervision including restroom or changing room use; (3) how discipline will be handled during aquatic activities; (4) the facility's off-premises and transportation policies and procedures; and (5) that children shall be directed to exit the water during an emergency. Before staff first supervise children on an aquatic activity, and annually thereafter, staff shall sign and date statements that they have reviewed: (1) the center policies as specified in Paragraph (g) of this Rule; (2) any guidelines provided by the pool operator or other off-site aquatic facility; and (3) the requirements of this Rule. The statement shall be maintained in the staff person's personnel file for one year or until it is superseded by a new statement. Centers shall obtain written permission from parents for participation in aquatic activities. The written permission shall include a statement that parents are aware of the center's aquatic policies specified in Paragraph (g) of this Rule. The center shall maintain copies of written parental permission in each child's file. Any outdoor swimming pool located on the child care center premises shall be enclosed by a fence that is at least four feet high, separated from the remaining outdoor play area by that fence, and locked and inaccessible to children when not in use. Swimming pool safety rules shall be posted and visible to children and staff for any swimming pool located on the child care center premises. These rules shall state: (1) the location of a First Aid kit; (2) that only water toys are permitted; (3) that children are not allowed to run or push one another; (4) that swimming is allowed only when at least two adults are present; and (5) that glass objects are not allowed. All swimming pools used by children shall meet the "Rules Governing Public Swimming Pools" in accordance with 15A NCAC 18A .2500 which are incorporated by reference, including subsequent amendments. A copy of these Rules can be found at http://ehs.ncpublichealth.com/docs/rules/294306-9-2500.pdf and is available at no charge. Educational activities, such as observing tadpoles, exploring mud, or learning about rocks and vegetation shall be permitted. Boating, rafting, and canoeing activities are permitted. Prior to participating in recreational activities conducted on the water, children shall wear an age or size appropriate personal floatation device approved by the United States Coast Guard. This personal floatation device shall be worn for the duration of the activity. If you have and questions or concerns, please call me at 336-816-4826, or email lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: NOAH'S ARK PLAYSCHOOL Facility ID: 76000467 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/4/2024 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 6/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 08:35 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor for applicable child care requirements. The facility currently operates with a Three Star License that was issued on September 30, 2019 . The last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 28, 2023. The Assistant Director was present and assisted me during the visit. Children were observed participating in free play in their classrooms and outside. The last sanitation inspection was completed April 24, 2024 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted April 23, 2024. I monitored three new staff files. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable child care requirements was conducted. I observed the following violations. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 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. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) The violation(s) must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than June 15, 2024 stating how each item was corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance with the requirement. Please e-mail the letter to me at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov . You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ , on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Technical Assistance Be mindful of the plant and tree overgrowth on the playground. There is a fig tree on the playground for infants, because infants put things in their mouths this can be a potential choking hazard. For special diets/food allergies a note from a health care professional must be on file. A special diet such as “no milk, serve water” is a parent preference explain to the parent that milk must be served, however the child does not have to drink it and water can be given in addition. Rated License Please be reminded your facility is in cohort two. Your prep year ends July 1, 2024. Your assessment year will begin July 1, 2025. If you have any questions please contact me. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ . The Health and Safety Trainings are now being offered on the DCDEE Moodle format as well. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. If you have questions or concerns, I can be reached at 336-580-5417 or at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov . You can also reach my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov or336-580-2527 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times