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Noah's Ark Day Care
Richmond, IN
· Wayne County
131 NW 8th Street,
Richmond, IN 47374
Quick Facts
Capacity
114 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Rate Range
75-113
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
Subsidized Program
Participates
PTQ Level
3
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Contact Information
📞 (765) 962-8869
Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Number
125589
License Issued
Oct 1, 2024
Active Through
Sep 30, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
Level 3 Paths to QUALITY
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
Noahs Ark is a licensed, non-profit child care center located in Richmond, IN. We serve children ages 6 weeks - 12 years. Noahs Ark has a capacity of 114 children and is a Level 3 Paths to QUALITY provider.
Additional Information:
Number Of Infants Licensed: 8; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 10; PTQ Level 3;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2026-09-08 |
There is no shock absorbing surface (mulch, stone) under play equipment on both playgrounds in front of building. | 2026-10-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66(6) The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: The center shall install a shock absorbing surface with required depth for the critical height of the equipment and covering the appropriate fall zone area under and around all playground equipment |
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| Licensing 2026-09-08 |
Two of seven staff files reviewed did not have documentation of current certification in pediatric first aid. | 2026-10-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(2) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Except as stated in subdivision (1), training for all other staff shall be completed within six (6) months of employment and at least every three (3) years thereafter |
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| Licensing 2026-09-08 |
Program had children ages 3 through school age combined when consultant arrived at 3:50. Program open until 6:00, so can not combine until 5:00. | 2026-09-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49(f) Caregivers may group children three (3) years of age through school age together during the first and last hour of the child care centers operation provided the group size does not exceed the maximum group size for the youngest children in the group |
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| Licensing 2026-09-08 |
Toilet paper in Wildcats bathroom sitting on the floor, unsanitary, needs to be on a dispenser. | 2026-09-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(h) Toilet paper on a dispenser shall be available and within reach of the children by each toilet |
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| Licensing 2025-07-22 |
Door in room 4 was propped open with a stuffed animal while children were outside on playground. All doors need to be closed or screened. | 2025-07-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-106(h) The center shall keep all screens in good repair and all unscreened windows and doors closed |
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| Licensing 2024-07-16 |
Opened food in main kitchen not all labeled with opened dates: pineapple, sloppy joe, waffles | 2024-07-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-139(b) Staff shall cover, date, and refrigerate open containers of food. Caregivers shall use or discard the contents of opened jars within twenty-four (24) hours |
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| Licensing 2024-07-16 |
There is only one staff member with BCC approved food service training (expires 7/26), and she was not present at time of inspection when snack was being served. | 2024-07-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24 Current BCC approved food service training for at least one staff member responsible for the operation of the kitchen. A person with BCC approved food service training will be present whenever meals or snacks are served. |
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| Licensing 2024-07-16 |
Cleaning schedule in kitchen is not used, hanging clipboard with blank state forms. | 2024-07-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(10) The center shall post the following items: Cleaning schedules in all food storage, preparation, and service areas |
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| Licensing 2024-07-16 |
Classroom lesson plans were outdated (1/2 and 3/4 classroom from May 13) or not available. | 2024-08-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-60 Written program plans |
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| Licensing 2022-08-15 |
Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH | 2022-09-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) staff missing annual UP |
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| Licensing 2022-08-15 |
Building maintenance | 2022-09-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 hole in wall in girls bathroom, toilet paper dispenser broken, broken paper towel roll in bathroom |
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| Licensing 2022-08-15 |
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. | 2022-09-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) staff L.N,D.M,T.A,B.W, and L.I expired consentsA.H fingerprint expired |
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| Licensing 2022-06-08 |
Inappropriate discipline | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 staff scratched a child with her hang nail while she was putting on the child's shoes. The child was wanting to run away and staff did not want child to fall. |
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| Complaints 2022-05-20 |
2022-11-15 | |
| Type of correction needed: Program out of compliance with positive discipline requirements | ||
| Licensing 2021-08-02 |
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) 1 staff expired fingerprint1 staff expired consent |
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| Licensing 2021-08-02 |
General meal guidelines | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79 staff need to sit at the table with the children during meals |
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| Licensing 2021-08-02 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 diaper ontiment with in reach of the children |
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| Licensing 2021-08-02 |
Building maintenance | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 caps missing on toilets, paint chipping through out building, ceiling titles with stains, shelving needs to be secured, bathrooms dirty and need cleaning |
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| Licensing 2021-01-05 |
Reporting child abuse or neglect | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 program did not report an allegation to DCS |
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| Licensing 2020-10-19 |
Staff orientation | 2020-11-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 TB for 2 staff |
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| Licensing 2020-10-19 |
Lead caregiver qualifications | 2020-11-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-25 staff member needs qualification to be a lead teacher |
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| Licensing 2018-09-26 |
Educational equipment and materials | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 shelves in hallway not secured and broken |
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| Licensing 2018-09-26 |
Bathrooms | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 toilet caps missing |
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| Licensing 2018-09-26 |
Building maintenance | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 no soap or paper towel in boys restroom, bathroom sinks dirty, |
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| Licensing 2018-09-26 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 chemical cleaning suppliess not locked, storage room not locked |
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| Licensing 2018-09-26 |
Water Supply and Plumbing | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114 water temp was 95 degrees , |
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