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Noahs Ark Nursery School
- licensed capacity
- 160
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Noahs Ark Nursery School
Noahs Ark Nursery School is a child care center in Milton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 160 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 4 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 160 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 160 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Noahs Ark Nursery School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 160 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00246849
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Transportation 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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Oct 1, 2025Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews and a written/signed statement that Child #1 was left alone in the Social Hall bathroom by Staff #1. While bringing a group of children inside to use the bathroom, Staff #2 found Child #1 standing near the elevator and returned the child to Staff #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025
Jul 18, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection, the following CPSL violations were found: The NSOR certificate had not been updated within 60 months as required under the CPSL for Staff #1, #2, #3, #7, and #9. The FBI clearance had not been updated within 60 months as required under the CPSL for Staff #7. The file for Staff #11 contained a Dept of Ed FBI clearance when hired and the DHS FBI clearance was received past the provisional period. The mandated reporter training was not updated within 60 months for Staff #9.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2025
3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection, the pediatric first aid/CPR was not updated within 2 years for Staff #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During the renewal inspection, the hot water temperature was at 119° F at the sinks in the children's bathroom, the social hall bathrooms, the young one's bathroom and the older one's bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection, the subsequent health assessment for was dated more than 24 months from the previous health assessment for Staff #4 and #12. The health assessment was not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting for Staff #8 and Staff #10. The tuberculin skin test was not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting for Staff #8.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the renewal inspection, it was verified by record review that fire drills were not being consistently conducted at least once every 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility
“During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #5, functioning as an assistant group supervisor, did not contain documentation of the required years of experience for the assistant group supervisor position.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025
3270.21/3270.95(b) General Health and Safety/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the renewal inspection, it was verified by record review, that fire alarm testing was not being consistently conducted at least once every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection, Staff #11 had acceptable pediatric first aid/CRP in an approved curriculum: however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. Acceptable Heatlh and Safety training was not completed within 90 days of hire for Staff #8.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
Jul 7, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the investigation, it was verified through interviews and record review, that Staff #1 smacked Child #1 on the mouth because he was screaming while on the elevator.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
- Jan 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 23, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the renewal inspection, Staff #1, who was providing care in the infant room, did not have a health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection, the financial agreement had not been updated at least once in a 6-month period for Child #1, #2, #4, #5, #7, #8 and #9.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection, the emergency contact did not include the release person's address for Child #1, #3, #5, #6 and #7.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the renewal inspection, the annual written notification had not been sent to local traffic safety authorities informing them of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the renewal inspection, fire detection testing had not been conducted/documented between April 2023 and May 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the renewal inspection, fire drills had not been conducted at least once every 60 days between April 2023 and May 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
- Jun 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 31, 2023Visit4 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the inspection, it was verified that Staff #1 returned to the classroom, with her group of children, but left Child #1 outside alone on the playground for at least 10 minutes. Child #1 was found looking around on the playground by Staff #2 who returned the child to Staff #1 in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the inspection, it was verified that Staff #1 returned to the classroom, with her group of children, but left Child #1 outside alone on the playground for at least 10 minutes. Child #1 was found looking around on the playground by Staff #2 who returned the child to Staff #1 in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the inspection, it was verified that Staff #1 returned to the classroom, with her group of children, but left Child #1 outside alone on the playground for at least 10 minutes. Child #1 was found looking around on the playground by Staff #2 who returned the child to Staff #1 in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the inspection, it was verified that Staff #1 returned to the classroom, with her group of children, but left Child #1 outside alone on the playground for at least 10 minutes. Child #1 was found looking around on the playground by Staff #2 who returned the child to Staff #1 in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2023
Mar 31, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection, the emergency contact was not updated at least once in a 6-month period over the past one or two years, for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #8,”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection, the child abuse clearance for Staff #1 was received thirty-six days after the first day working with children. The file for Staff #3 contained a request form but did not contain the required "response for criminal record check" form.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the renewal inspection, the file, for Child #6, #7 and #8, did not contain the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“During the renewal inspection, the immunization record, for Child #3 did not include the influenza, pneumococcal or varicella vaccines. The file for Child #1 did not include a statement of exemption from immunization.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the renewal inspection, the health assessment for Staff #2 was dated 11/7/22 which was more than 24 months from the previous health assessment dated 6/9/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023
Dec 16, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10 and #11 had acceptable first aid and CPR in an approved curriculum, however the trainer had not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2022
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Apr 12, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection, the file for Child #5 did not include the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2022
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“During the renewal inspection, the immunization record did not include the influenza vaccine for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4. The file for Child #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include a statement of exemption from immunization written, signed and dated from the child's parent or guardian.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the renewal inspection, the health assessment, for Staff #3 and Staff #4, was not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #5 did not contain annual fire safety training for 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2022
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #3 did not contain documentation of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2022
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection, Staff #3 did not have completed clearances on file to be hired provisionally. The NSOR verification, PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA State Criminal Record Check and FBI clearance were all received after Staff #3's first day working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #2 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During the renewal inspection, the mandated reporter training for Staff #1 was dated 3/6/22 and had not been updated with 60 months of the previous mandated reporter training dated 7/11/16.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2022
Mar 14, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During the inspection, it was verified that the facility has been out of ratio for five to ten minutes, during drop-off time on some mornings, due to parents dropping off children earlier than the agreed upon arrival times.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Noahs Ark Nursery School
Is Noahs Ark Nursery School licensed?
Yes. Noahs Ark Nursery School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Noahs Ark Nursery School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 1, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Noahs Ark Nursery School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Noahs Ark Nursery School care for?
160, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Noahs Ark Nursery School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Noahs Ark Nursery School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Noahs Ark Nursery School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 742-8951 to ask.
What is Noahs Ark Nursery School's phone number?
(570) 742-8951.
Where is Noahs Ark Nursery School?
102 Lower Market St, Milton, PA 17847. The nearest other daycare we list is Milton YMCA School-Age Child-Care, 0.4 miles away.