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Noah's Ark Daycare

25682 State Hwy Yy, Shell Knob, MO 657475.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
83
open each week
5 days

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About Noah's Ark Daycare

Noah's Ark Daycare is a child care center in Shell Knob, Missouri. It is license-exempt, for up to 83 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
83 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity83 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for Noah's Ark Daycare

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
License-exempt (religious organization or nursery school)
Capacity
83 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#001069838
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 16, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 10 of 12 visits · 16 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 8
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2

For comparison: 97% of Missouri daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 11.

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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  1. Apr 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

  2. Apr 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

  3. Sep 26, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      RSMo 210.254.2. The notice of parental responsibility shall include the following:

    • Records and paperwork

      RSMo 210.254.2.(5) The disciplinary philosophy and policies of the child-care facility; and

  4. Sep 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      RSMo 210.254 Religious organization operating facilities exempt under licensing laws required to file parental notice of responsibility and fire, safety inspections annually.

  5. Jul 31, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      RSMo 210.254 Religious organization operating facilities exempt under licensing laws required to file parental notice of responsibility and fire, safety inspections annually.

  6. Jun 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

  8. Apr 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

  9. May 30, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      RSMo 210.254.2. The notice of parental responsibility shall include the following:

    • Records and paperwork

      RSMo 210.254.2.(5) The disciplinary philosophy and policies of the child-care facility; and

  10. Apr 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Apr 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

  2. Mar 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Noah's Ark Daycare

Is Noah's Ark Daycare licensed?

No. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Missouri.

When was Noah's Ark Daycare last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on April 16, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Noah's Ark Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 10 of 12 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 97% of Missouri daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 11. 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 Noah's Ark Daycare care for?

83, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Noah's Ark Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Noah's Ark Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (417) 737-9417 to ask.

What is Noah's Ark Daycare's phone number?

(417) 737-9417.

Where is Noah's Ark Daycare?

25682 State Hwy Yy, Shell Knob, MO 65747.

Sources: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood (license and visits).