Ark - South Learning Center

“Ensure personnel files are complete. Staff #1 needs references, release of employment, and 2 attempts at service letters, and DEEDS certificate. Staff #2 and #3 need at least an updated PD plan and annual child abuse signed in files at South location.”

“Ensure vents are in good condition- replace vent in the foyer/lobby area.”

“Facility not equipped to prepare meals and snacks- Suggestion: Get food permit at Ark North and have food delivered. *Facility chose to do single serving, one-time-use food and sent OCCL a picture on 12/19.”

“Ensure insurance is current and available. Send a copy of insurance to OCCL.”

“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR and First Aid.”

“Ensure children files are complete. Blood lead screening results needed for Child #1.”

“Ensure indoor spaces are in good condition. Replace 2 missing ceiling tiles. Repair or replace faucet in preschool bathroom.”

“Ensure first aid kit and travel kit are complete. Add liquid soap, bottled water, and emergency numbers (including poison control) to travel kit.”

“Ensure application is complete and submitted 60 days before expiration.”

“Staff #4 needs a health assessment and TB test results. Staff #4 needs CPR and First aid. Send a copy to OCCL.”

“Ensure staff files are complete. CPR/FA and an adult health with TB is needed for one staff member.”

“Staff #2 needs 9 training hours and health and safety training. Staff #5 needs training hours including health and safety training. Send a copy to OCCL”

“Annual professional development training is needed for two staff members.”

“Complete a monthly evacuation for November and December.”

“Complete monthly fire evacuation drill for October and November, 2023. Send a copy to OCCL.”

“Application for license renewal is due 60 days before license expiration. Complete and submit your renewal application to OCCL.”

“The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on July 17, 2023, regarding a lack of respectful communication, staff refusing to provide the owner s contact information to a parent, and concerns regarding indoor classroom environment. An investigation was begun on July 18, 2023, and concluded on July 20, 2023. This complaint is substantiated for concerns regarding classroom environment because it was observed classrooms did not have the required, clearly defined activity areas with sufficient related equipment. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for refusing to provide a parent with the owner s contact information as the owner stated his contact information was provided to the parent on the date it was requested. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for a lack of respectful communication because the administrator and another staff member who was present both denied the allegations. The owner spoke to the concerned parent by telephone and the children continue to be enrolled at the center.”

“Staff #4, 5 need OCCL Health and safety training. Staff #5 needs a PD plan in their file. Staff #4, and 5 need a health appraisal with TB results in their files. Staff #1 needs release of employment/services letters or 2 more references, also staff #4 needs two more references.”