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Home › PA › Beaver Falls › Chippewa Noahs Ark
616 17th St, Beaver Falls PA 15010 · License #CER-00243162 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff #1's two most recent NSOR certificates are dated 1/17/20 and 4/1/25 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #2's two most recent NSOR certificates are dated 2/7/20 and 7/15/25 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #3's two most recent NSOR certificates are dated 1/17/20 and 2/11/25 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #4's two most recent NSOR certificates are dated 1/17/20 and 3/31/25 which are more than 60 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
In the toddler room there was a spray bottle of Clorox bleach sanitizing solution hanging on the inside of the sink accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
In the toddler room on the art shelf in the older toddler area were pom poms that are less than one inch in diameter accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
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3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
Child #1's, who is a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), two most recent health assessments are dated 5/20/24 and 6/30/25 which are more than 12 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff #1's two most recent mandated reporter trainings are dated 10/7/18 and 1/13/24 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #2's two most recent mandated reporter trainings are dated 11/4/19 and 12/19/24 which are more than 60 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · 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.
The two most recent mandated reporter trainings on file for Staff #1 are dated 11/4/19 and 12/19/24, more than 60 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 12/6/24-1/6/25, more than 60 days apart.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
On the front of the wooden shed outside was peeling paint.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.80(b) · Inside stairs shall be equipped with nonskid surfaces.
Eleven steps in the entry way were not equipped with nonskid surfaces.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations. The facility did not have a written policy to address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
The emergency plan letter that is to be provided to the parent of each enrolled child did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
In the infant and toddler hallway a power strip was missing a protective outlet cover. In the downstairs on the stage 2 protective outlet covers were missing.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
In the Pre-K counts classroom 6 windows that are above ground floor level and accessible to children did not have the mechanism engaged to restrict the windows from opening more than 6 inches.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
In the overflow toddler room, the baseboard under the ABC's was peeling away from the wall.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
In the large outside play area, a wooden cabinet with a round opening was missing a piece of wood framing causing small nails to protrude.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
In the older toddler room 5 cots that were in use and did not have 2 ft of space on 3 sides. In the young toddler room 2 cots that were in use did not have 2 ft of space on 3 sides.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The financial agreement in child #1's file did not contain a parent's signature.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. 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.
The current health assessment dated 7/4/24 on file for staff #1 did not indicate if the staff person did or did not have a communicable/contagious disease.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
The fire alarm testing log included test dates 8/16/23-9/18/23(33 days), 11/10/23-12/12/23(32 days), 1/11/24-2/16/24(36 days), 5/6/24-6/6/24(31 days), 6/6/24-7/8/24(32 days), which are more than 30 days apart.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
The file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child, contains two health assessments that are more than 12 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a) · 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.
The file for Staff #1 contains two health assessments that were more than 24 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
The file for Child #2 contains a health assessment that was obtained more than 60 days after the child's enrollment date.(see LIS code sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10), within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 must do one of the following: provide documentation that the trainer has become PQAS-certified or at least is on the waiting list, request the instructor provide documentation, such as their Pediatric First-Aid/CPR Instructor Card from the PQAS-approved organization or the approved curriculum organization, that the instructor is approved to offer Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on behalf of their organization, or receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer.
Staff person #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12- has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic
Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
The facility was not providing each parent information on how to access the regulations electronically.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
Facility person #1 completed fire safety training on 5/14/19 and 5/4/21, which is not annually.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
It was observed on the stage stairs that the metal carpet edge was sticking out causing the children to be exposed to sharp edges.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
It was observed in the kitchen, a doorway was blocked with shelves of food.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2021
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
In the school age room on the stage, it was observed that the vinyl couch was torn in multiple corners.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
The file for child #1, with a start date of 8/10/20, lacked an initial health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.