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Noah's Ark Preschool

1370 South Novato Boulevard, Novato, CA 949475.0· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$548
year first licensed
1993
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About Noah's Ark Preschool

Noah's Ark Preschool is a licensed child care center in Novato, California. The state has licensed it since January 5, 1993, for up to 100 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based, Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with preschool.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits since Jan 2022, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

Faith-basedSTEM / STEAM
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsPreschool
ApproachFaith-based, Play-based, STEM / STEAM
EnrichmentMusic
MoreFounded 1979
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Noah's Ark Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Marin County has a median price of $548 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Marin County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$548
Home daycare$392

Toddler

Center$394
Home daycare$367

Preschool

Center$433
Home daycare$407

School age

Center$439
Home daycare$399

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Noah's Ark Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits to Noah's Ark Preschool since Jan 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
100 children
First licensed
1993
License number
#210105564
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Summary

7 visits since Jan 2022 · Last visit Nov 4, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 1, as the state counts them

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  1. Nov 4, 2025Inspection
  2. Nov 1, 2024Inspection
  3. Dec 7, 2023Inspection
  4. Oct 20, 2023VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  5. Oct 20, 2023VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  6. Oct 24, 2022VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  7. Jan 4, 2022Inspection

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Noah's Ark Preschool

Is Noah's Ark Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 5, 1993.

Does Noah's Ark Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits to Noah's Ark Preschool since Jan 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can Noah's Ark Preschool care for?

100, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Noah's Ark Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Noah's Ark Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (415) 892-8498 to ask.

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

(415) 892-8498.

Where is Noah's Ark Preschool?

1370 South Novato Boulevard, Novato, CA 94947. The nearest other daycare we list is Quality Care for Kids-Lynwood, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).