Noah's Ark Preschool

HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A) · Type B

Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not associating S5 to the facility prior to the annual visit on 11/4/2025 which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff did not follow proper reporting requirements involving day care child in care. Staff did not make day care child's records open to inspection by the child's authorized representative. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On October 11, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), G. and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Oquendo conducted an unannounced conclusionary complaint visit and met with assistant director, H.M. to discuss the above allegations. Purpose of the inspection was explained. Present are, 10 teachers with 65 children. During the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted with staff members and relevant documents were gathered. Based on the interviews and relevant documents, there was no sufficient evidence to prove that the allegations listed above, occured. Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. Therefore, the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. LPA conducted exit interview with assistant director, H.M. Report and Notice of Site Visit was provided. Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): Staff are denying an authorized representative access to the facility Staff are denying an authorized representative access to a daycare child's needs and services plan INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On October 11, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), G. and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Oquendo conducted an unannounced conclusionary complaint visit and met with assistant director, H.M. to discuss the above allegations. Purpose of the inspection was explained. Present are, 10 teachers with 65 children. During the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted with staff members and relevant documents were gathered. Based on the interviews and relevant documents, there was no sufficient evidence to prove that the allegations listed above, occured. Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. Therefore, the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. LPA conducted exit interview with assistant director, H.M. Report and Notice of Site Visit was provided. Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): -Day care child left in soiled diaper for an extended period of time resulting in blisters. -Facility has inadequate staffing to meet day care children's needs. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Van and Leong conducted an unannounced inspection to finalize this complaint and delivery the findings to the Director. LPA met with the Assistant Director, H.F., and Site Director, R.A.N. The purpose of the inspection was explained, and entry to the Center was granted. 14 staff members supervised 54 children today. The teachers and children ratio was met. As part of the investigation, LPA interviewed parents of children attending the Center and staff members and reviewed all pertinent documents. Based on the information obtained, the Center has designated individualized schedules in the classroom for children with diaper needs. It requires teachers to check the children's diapers according to the time slots, and teachers must log the time when a child's diaper is changed. In addition, the records review revealed that the Center had a sufficient teacher-to-children ratio in each classroom during the school year. Parents' interview confirmed the service and supervision at the Center are satisfactory. Their child was never picked up with soil or dirty diapers, and their children's diapers were always clean. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: