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Noahs Ark Preparatory Center

Carlisle, PA · Cumberland County
N East St, Carlisle, PA 17013
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Quick Facts

Capacity
12 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (717) 601-4331
N East St
Carlisle, PA 17013
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00256274
License Issued
May 23, 2026
Active Through
May 23, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 9

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About the Provider

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Noahs Ark Preparatory Center is a Family Child Care in Carlisle PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Thursday7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Friday7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-25 Renewal 3280.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for children #3 and #4 was not signed by the operator.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator signed the agreement for children #3, #4.
2026-02-25 Renewal 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The release person for child #5 is not listed on the emergency contact information form.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child is no longer enrolled at the facility.
2026-02-25 Renewal 3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for children #1,#2,#3,#4,#5 does not list the date of admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The date of admission was added to the agreement for children #1, #2, #3, #4. As of 2/27/26, child #5 is no longer enrolled at the facility.
2026-02-25 Renewal 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8)

Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: The original agreement for children #1, #3, #5 was located in the children's files.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Going forward, the parent/legal guardian shall receive the original signed agreement. The Provider shall retain a copy of the original agreement and copies of all subsequent written agreements in the child's record file folder. As of 2/27/26, child #5 is no longer enrolled at the facility.
2026-02-25 Renewal 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information form for children #1 and #5 does not list the name of the physician, physician's address and phone number for physician.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent will add the name of the physician, the address and phone number for the physician. As of 2/27/26, Child #5 is no longer enrolled at the facility.
2026-02-25 Renewal 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information form on file for children #1, #2, #3, #5 does not have consent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent for children #1, #2, #3, #5 signed the emergency contact form for emergency medical care and first-aid. As of 2/27/26, child #5 ois no longer enrolled at the facility.
2026-02-25 Renewal 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for children #1, #3, #4, #5 does not list the health insurance coverage. The emergency contact form for children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 does not list the health insurance policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents will provide insurance coverage and policy numbers. As of 2/27/26 child #5 is no longer enroled at the facility
2026-02-25 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for children #1, #3, #4 does not list the address for the release person listed.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent will provide the address of each release person for children #1, #3, #4.
2026-02-25 Renewal 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information form on file for children #1, #2, #3, #5 was not updated within a 6 months. The agreement for child #3 was not updated within a 6-month period.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents for children #1, #2, #3, will update the emergency contact information form. The Parent for child #3 will also update agreement form. As of 2/27/26, child #3 is no longer enrolled at the facility.
2026-02-25 Renewal 3280.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The emergency information consent form on file for children #1, #2, #3 does not provide consent for minor first aid.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent for children #1, #2, #3, signed the emergency contact form for emergency medical care and first-aid. As of 2/27/26, child #3 is no longer enrolled at the facility.
2026-02-25 Renewal 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not have on file documentation of emergency plan training.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 completed emergency plan training and training was documented.
2026-02-25 Renewal 3280.31(e) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 does not have on file 12 hours of annual training.

Correction Required: Staff person #1 obtained 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will complete 12 hours of training
2025-03-14 Renewal 3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child #1 did not list the child's admission date.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will make sure that All Agreement forms are filled out in its entirety at the time of enrollment. All dates including admission and withdrawal dates will be completed and filled in at the time of enrollment.
2025-03-14 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency information contact form on file for child #1 did not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent whom the child could be released to.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On the emergency forms, I will make sure that all listed parties addresses and phone numbers of designated emergency persons are listed in the correct boxes. All emergency forms will be completed and filled out in its entirety.
2024-03-07 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

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