Noahs Ark
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About the Provider
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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| 2026-04-15 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A play kitchen in the facility's pre-K room was observed to be off balance and easily tottered. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The off-balance play kitchen in the pre-k 1 classroom has been removed from the classroom till proper repairs can be made by our facilities manager to ensure its stable. |
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| 2026-04-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 was observed to lack documentation that the emergency contact and the financial agreement were updated at least once in 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 now has an updated signature on the emergency contact and fee agreement. |
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| 2026-04-15 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, a young toddler, was observed to lack updated health reports obtained at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. This was evidenced by health reports dated 08/07/2025 and 04/13/2026 a period of 8 months. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 has an updated health assessment dated 4/13/26 within her file. |
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| 2025-07-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.23 - Parent Access & Participation | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.23 Description: Parent Access & Participation Noncompliance Area: The facility admitted to entering into an agreement with a parent that required prior notice and limited access, throughout the center whenever their child was in care. The facility admitted to subsequently revoking their permission for access all together. The facility lacked a court order from a competent jurisdiction limiting the parental right of access to the child on file at the facility Correction Required: A parent of a child in care shall be permitted free access, without prior notice, throughout the center whenever children are in care, unless a court of competent jurisdiction has limited the parental right of access to the child and a copy of the order is on file at the facility. Opportunity shall be provided for parents to participate in the facility's program. The operator shall maintain a yearly file which documents general announcements to promote parent participation. The file shall be updated annually. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child has been removed from care effective July 18, 2025. |
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| 2025-07-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Based on the fire drill log drills were conducted more than 60 days apart due to the fact they were dated: 1-30-25 to 3-11-25 = 40 days; 3-11-25 to 7-1-25 = 112 days. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A fire dill was conducted at Noah's Ark Christian Childcare Center on 7/28/2025 at 10:31am. The fire detection system was utilized and tested during the fire drill conducted in 7/28/2025. |
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| 2025-07-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Based on the smoke detection testing log, the smoke detection system was tested more than 30 days apart on the following dates: 1-30-25 to 3-11-25 = 40 days; 3-11- 25 to 7-1-25 = 112 days. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A fire dill was conducted at Noah's Ark Christian Childcare Center on 7/28/2025 at 10:31am. The fire detection system was utilized and tested during the fire drill conducted in 7/28/2025. |
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| 2025-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 now has child¿s special needs information filled in on their emergency contact paperwork. |
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| 2025-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, a pre-school aged child was observed to lack an updated health report obtained at least once every 12 months. The was evidenced by a health report dated 9/14/23 present in the file. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 now has an updated Child Health Report in their child file housed in the daycare office. |
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| 2025-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.133(7)(i) - Name of medication | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7)(i) Description: Name of medication Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have a Medication log for child #3, that lacked the name of the medication. Correction Required: A medication log shall include the name of the medication. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child # 3 has been removed from the program but her Medication Log had been updated with the proper name on the medication log. |
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| 2025-04-09 | Renewal | 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: The file for Staff person #2 was observed to lack documentation of having completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 1-hour training by December 30, 2022. This was evidenced by the only completed Pennsylvania Health and Safety training certificate present in the file was a 6-hour training certificate dated 10/30/16. 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 #2 has now completed Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 and the certificate is housed in her staff training file. |
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| 2025-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 and #3 were observed to lack documentation of obtaining an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. 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 persons #1 and #3 now have 12 hours of annual trainings in childcare and their certificates are housed in their staff training files. |
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| 2025-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have a clear spray bottle that contained a clear liquid but failed to be labeled with the bottle's contents. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The clear spray bottle containing a clear liquid has been removed from the classroom and all bottles in the classrooms have been properly labeled with their contents. |
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| 2025-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have a first-aid kit in the school aged room that lacked scissors. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The first aid kit in the school-age classroom now has a pair of scissors . |
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| 2024-07-02 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 4/23/24. Observed a cord to a baby swing which was not secured creating a potential tripping and/or strangulation hazard in the Infant Room. 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.) The cord to the baby swing was immediately secured, while the inspector was present. All cords have been secured using a cord hider. |
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| 2024-07-02 | 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: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 4/30/24. The file of Volunteer #1 lacked a National Sex Offender Registry Certificate. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Volunteer #1 has been removed from care and will not be permitted to return till the NSOR has been obtained and placed into her file. A current criminal history clearance and updated disclosure statement are in volunteer #1's file. |
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