Noahs Ark Child Center
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-04-08 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: On 4/8/26 at 8:53 am, in room #7, staff #1 was supervising 11 preschool age children. Staff #1 left the room to take 1 child to another room. During that time, the other 10 preschool aged children in room #7 were unsupervised. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff has been told children are never to be left alone and it will not happen again. |
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| 2026-04-08 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On 4/8/26 at 8:53 am, in room #7, staff #1 was supervising 11 preschool age children. Staff #1 left the room to take 1 child to another room. During that time, the other 10 preschool aged children in room #7 were unsupervised. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) My apologies but this seems to be the same violation incident as previously listed, but in response we use walkies to communicate and as soon as the staff person was over the ratio was corrected |
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| 2026-04-08 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: In room #3, a soiled diaper was disposed of in a trash can that was not hands-free. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A hands free can was put in the room immediately and a picture was sent to the inspector on 4/8/26 |
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| 2026-04-08 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #-1does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first- aid/CPR training expiration date of (9/18/23). Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person did have Pediatric First Aid and CPR but a copy was not in the file. A copy was forwarded to our inspector on Wed, April 1st and placed in the file. Staff person was observed escorting a child across a hallway that is about 5 feet because a child that was just dropped off needed to go to the room right next door for staff person to be in ratio. |
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| 2026-04-08 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 lacked proof of education. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff file transcripts were sent to the inspector 4/8/26 |
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| 2026-04-08 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: There were 2 exposed screws coming off the floor mats in the playground. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our play yard is closed for winter and due to the wind and harsh weather every year we need to replace floor mats. We are in the process of fixing any damage and usually reopen it the beginning of May each year. The floor mats will be replaced and rescrewed before children are able to play in the play yeard. |
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| 2026-04-08 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility emergency plan lacked accommodations for, toddlers. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected Emer Plan to include toddlers and a picture was sent to the inspector. |
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| 2026-04-08 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility emergency drill was not conducted annually. According to the emergency drill log the last emergency drill was conducted on 9/17/24. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency drill will be conducted on 4/2/26. |
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| 2026-04-08 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: Staff person#3 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated (3/25/21). Staff person#4 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated (12/30/20). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 and #4 have completed the Mandated Reporter training and certificates of completion were sent to the inspector 4/8/26. |
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| 2026-04-08 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 lacked Child Abuse clearance and contained a disclosure statement that was not dated. Correction Required: 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. Facility Person #-2may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 did have her Child Abuse completed and verified but lacked the hard copy for her file. Childline was called and are sending a hard copy in the mail. Staff #2 has been told she cannot return to work until that form is received and forwarded to the inspector. |
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| 2026-04-08 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 4/8/26 at 8:52 am, Staff #1 was working alone in room #7 with 11 preschool age children. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 was aware that she was over by one child. She radioed on the walkie and was able to give a child to the room next door so she was within legal ratio according to state regs. |
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| 2026-04-08 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: There was a multiplug with an uncovered electrical outlet on top of a table accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in room #3. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Receptacle was covered and a picture was sent to the inspector on 4/8/26. |
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| 2026-04-08 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: There was a babyganics moisturizing lotion and a Cashmere whipped oil butter label " keep out of reach of children". accessible to children in room #3. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lotion was removed and placed in a locked closet and a picture was sent to the inspector on 4/8/26 |
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| 2026-04-08 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: There was trash in a garbage can without plastic - lined in room #6. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Room # 6 is not being used however paper was removed from can and a liner was placed inside. A picture of this was sent to the inspector on 4/8/26. |
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| 2026-04-08 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There was a ripped window blind in room #8. The interlocking mats in the playgrounds were not securely connected creating gaps between sections creating a potential tripping hazard. Also, debris and leaves were observed on the playground surface. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Blind was bought and will be replaced within the next few days and a picture was sent to the inspector will the bling temporarily taped and mats will be fixed or removed |
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