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Noah's Ark Preschool

Sheldon, IA5.0· 1 review

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About Noah's Ark Preschool

Noah's Ark Preschool is a licensed child care center in Sheldon, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with part-time care and preschool.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Faith-based
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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
FridayNot listed
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsPart-time care and preschool
ApproachFaith-based (St. Paul Lutheran Church)
DiscountsTuition scholarships are available
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Noah's Ark Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#30247
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 5, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Other rules 1

For comparison: 88% of Iowa daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0.

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. Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(3)a

      “Center shall ensure that: 1. Facility and premises are sanitary, safe, and hazard free. 2. Adequate indoor and outdoor space is provided. The outdoor area shall include safe play equipment and area of shade. 3. Sufficient space provided for dining. 4. Sufficient lighting shall be provided. 5. Sufficient ventilation. 6. Sufficient heating. 7. sufficient cooling. 8. Sufficient bathroom and diapering facilities. 9. Equipment, including kitchen appliances, are maintained so as not to result in burns, shock, or injury to children. 10. Sanitation and safety procedures for the center are developed and implemented to reduce risk or injury or harm to children and reduce transmission of disease.”
  3. Feb 22, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      109.9(1)b

      “All files contain: 1. A signed copy of DHS criminal history record check or any other permission form approved by the Department of public Safety for conducting an Iowa or national criminal history check. 2. A copy of Request for Child Abuse Information. 3. Copies of the results of Iowa records checks conducted. 4. Copies of national criminal history check results. 5. Any Department-issued documents sent to the center related to records check.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.9(1)e

      “All files contain documentation to indicate that ongoing staff training requirements are met, including current certifications in first aid/CPR and mandatory child abuse training.”
    • Other rules

      109.10(1)a

  4. Feb 21, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Other rules

      109.10(1)a

    • Background checks

      109.9(1)b

      “All files contain: 1. A signed copy of DHS criminal history record check or any other permission form approved by the Department of public Safety for conducting an Iowa or national criminal history check. 2. A copy of Request for Child Abuse Information. 3. Copies of the results of Iowa records checks conducted. 4. Copies of national criminal history check results. 5. Any Department-issued documents sent to the center related to records check.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(1)d

      “All files contain a pre-employment physical exam report completed within six months prior to hire and at least every three years. Physical exams shall be documented on form 470- 5152, Child Care Provider Physical Examination Report.”
    • Safety and hazards

      109.11(7)c

      “All centers: Annual inspection prior to heating season of all fuel-burning appliances to reduce risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and shall install one carbon monoxide detector on each floor that conforms to UL Standard 2034.”

Copied from Iowa Department of Health and Human Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Noah's Ark Preschool licensed?

Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Noah's Ark Preschool last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on February 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 88% of Iowa daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

What are Noah's Ark Preschool's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Noah's Ark Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (712) 324-3049 to ask.

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

(712) 324-3049.

Where is Noah's Ark Preschool?

Sheldon, IA.

Sources: Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (license and visits).