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Children Of The Ark Day Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 43
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Children Of The Ark Day Care Center
Children Of The Ark Day Care Center is a child care center in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 43 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 43 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 43 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Children Of The Ark Day Care Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 43 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00246988
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 19, 2025: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safety and hazards 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Sep 19, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
3270.123(a) Signed
“Agreement form for child #1 was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“A written plan of daily activities was missing from the back room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Emergency contact forms were observed to not be present with children and teachers while on the outside playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“Agreement form for child #1 did not list the date fot he fee to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff number 1 was observed to be working without a complete State Police clearance. State Police clearance that listed the results as Pending, which is not a completed clearance. Corrected on site by obtaining the complete clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“Agreement form for child #1 was missing the fee amount.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact form for child #1 was missing the parent work address. Emergency contact form for child #2 was missing the mother's home and work address.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“There was no first aid kit present with children while on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the outside playspace, a wall opposite of the entrance was observed to have peeling paint accessible to children. Peeled paint chips were observed on the ground in the area”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the backroom, toy bins were observed to be greasy and dirty. A Cocomelon steering wheel was also observed to be greasy and dirty. In the infant area a stand and play with blue legs, a yellow and green pop up toy, and a teal sit and stand toy were observed to be greasy and dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
Sep 16, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“In the back room, a staff was observed changing a child's diaper. During the diaper change, the staff could not actively supervise infants across the room in a separate area due to the placement of the changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Window sills in the back child care space were observed to be dusty”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the smoke detection testing, both alarms were observed to operate independently. Both alarms were operable but were not interconnected as required per Act 62.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff #1 was observed to have an initial health assessment dated 8/30/24, which was completed after initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
- Sep 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“Records for Children #1, #2 and #3 did not contain documentation of annual influenza vaccine nor any parental exemption. Child #3 last record of said vaccine was 2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
Jun 24, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the inspection, it was verified that Staff #1 was in ratio and in the room while Child #1 was lying on the floor. Child #1 was subsequently bitten multiple times by another child without intervention. Staff #1 did not maintain appropriate supervision during that time.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the inspection, it was verified that Staff #1 was in ratio and in the room while Child #1 was lying on the floor. Child #1 was subsequently bitten multiple times by another child without intervention. Staff #1 did not maintain appropriate supervision during that time.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Children Of The Ark Day Care Center
Is Children Of The Ark Day Care Center licensed?
Yes. Children Of The Ark Day Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Children Of The Ark Day Care Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 19, 2025, with 10 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children Of The Ark Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 14 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Children Of The Ark Day Care Center care for?
43, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Children Of The Ark Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Children Of The Ark Day Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Children Of The Ark Day Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 242-1850 to ask.
What is Children Of The Ark Day Care Center's phone number?
(717) 242-1850.
Where is Children Of The Ark Day Care Center?
6376 Belle Ave, Lewistown, PA 17044. The nearest other daycare we list is Calvary Kids Care, 0.6 miles away.