Noah's Ark Day Care
131 Nw 8th Street, Richmond, IN
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Richmond Family YMCA Child Care is a child care center in Richmond, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Cost
Richmond Family YMCA Child Care has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: 11 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 18 rules in all · 17 corrected
For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
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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IC 12-17.2-6-6(a) Upon the completion of the inspections required under this chapter, a notice signed by the Inspector from the division shall be issued to the operator of each child care ministry found to be in compliance. The notice shall be placed in a conspicuous place in the child care ministry, and must be in substantially the following form: "THIS UNLICENSED REGISTERED CHILDCARE MINISTRY has been inspected and complies with state rules concerning health and sanitation in child care ministries. DATE _______________ SIGNATURE ___________________ DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES".
“Programs registration is not posted in a conspicuous place.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026
IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.
“Two of seven staff do not have current certification in pediatric first aid on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean
“There are two pack-n-plays set up in program, one in Prek room and one in Room 23. Director states they were being used for a two-year-old that had hard time transitioning to cot. Ministry's can not use pack-n-play's, have to use cribs or cots.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-128 Hand cleaning and drying procedure
“Program is not approved for dishwashing, but is washing dishes in single handwashing sink in Room 23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-128 Hand cleaning and drying procedure
“Program is not approved for dishwashing, but is washing dishes in single handwashing sink in Room 23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026
IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request
“Two of five child files reviewed do not have a signed parent notice on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
IC 12-17.2-6-5(c)(3) Except as provided in the following, a registered child care ministry shall comply with all rules of the fire prevention and building safety commission applicable to the primary use of the building: Each registered child care ministry shall comply with the rules of the fire prevention and building safety commission concerning fire drills. For purposes of this subsection, occupant load is determined by dividing the total square footage of the area used by the child care ministry by thirty-five (35) and rounding any result that is not a whole number up to the next whole number
“Program has no documentation of completing a fire drill since 1/21/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-187 Potentially hazardous food; hot and cold holding
“Lunches from home are not being kept in refrigerator, being kept in children's cubbies. Thermometer in infant room refrigerator broken, no way to verify foods and milk are at 41 degrees or below.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
“Changing tables dirty under changing pads in infant room and Toddler 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-187 Potentially hazardous food; hot and cold holding
“Lunches from home are not being kept in refrigerator, being kept in children's cubbies. Thermometer in infant room refrigerator broken, no way to verify foods and milk are at 41 degrees or below.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
“Soiled pull ups in uncovered trash can in downstairs bathroom. Pull ups are considered diapers, need to be disposed of in a tightly covered container when soiled.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Items in program that say Keep Out of Reach of Children are accessible, behind deterrents not locks: Diaper creams in unlocked cabinets under changing tables in all rooms, bleach under cafeteria kitchen, Desitin on back of toilet in 3/5 rooms, Clorox and dish soap in unlocked cabinet under infant room sink, Lysol sprays in both bathroom downstairs.”
410 IAC 7-24-420 Refrigerated medicines; storage
“Refrigerated medication in lunch room accessible to children. Also outdated, prescribed on 5/8/25 fo a day 10 administration.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
“Three of five child files reviewed do not have immunization records in them.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“Snack foods in infant room not labeled. (animal crackers, cheeze-its), label all food with opening date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-420 Refrigerated medicines; storage
“Refrigerated medication in lunch room accessible to children. Also outdated, prescribed on 5/8/25 fo a day 10 administration.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
“Caregiver in toddler room that was acting as food handler was not wearing apron/smock or hair restraint during lunch service.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Soap at all program sinks say Keep Out of Reach of Children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
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Richmond, IN 47374 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Richmond, IN 47374 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Richmond Family YMCA Child Care is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 17 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (765) 546-2801 to ask.
(765) 546-2801.
2300 W Main Street, Richmond, IN 47374. The nearest other daycare we list is Noah's Ark Day Care, 1.1 miles away.