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Ferrisburgh, VT 05456 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The ARK Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 36
- weekly, posted tuition
- $75
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About
About The ARK Preschool
The ARK Preschool is a licensed child care center in Waltham, Vermont. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It describes a Faith-based approach, with pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It lists weekly tuition from $75 to $214.
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 36 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (802) 877-3393 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Children age 3, 4 and 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K, preschool and summer camp |
| Approach | Faith-based (Victory Baptist Ministries / Victory Baptist Church) |
| Enrichment | Field trips, arts and crafts, cooking, music, STEM activities |
| Staff | Director achieved her Vermont Early Childhood Education License |
| More | Founded Camp Sonlight sponsored since 1974 |
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The ARK Preschool lists weekly tuition from $75 to $214.
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| School Options: Full Day 8:30am-3:00pm, Five Days | $178 |
| School Options: Full Day 8:30am-3:00pm, Three Days | $113 |
| School Options: Half Day 8:30am-11:30am, Five Days | $120 |
| School Options: Half Day 8:30am-11:30am, Three Days | $75 |
| School Plus Options: Full Day 7:30am-5:00pm, Five Days | $214 |
| School Plus Options: Full Day 7:30am-5:00pm, Three Day | $135 |
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| School Plus: Half Day 7:30am-11:30am, Five Days | $132 |
| School Plus: Half Day 7:30am-11:30am, Three Days | $83 |
| Yearly One Time Fees: Enrollment Fee | $50 |
| Summer Day Camp: 3 days 7:30-5:00 | $135 a week |
| Summer Day Camp: 5 days 7:30-5:00 | $214 a week |
8 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
State record
Inspection reports for The ARK Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center-Based Child Care and Preschool Program
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1189
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 1, 2025: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 3 visits
For comparison: 63% of Vermont daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1.
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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- Dec 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 1, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
Regulation 5.11.1.3: The program director shall ensure that menus are planned in advance, dated, and posted so that they are clearly visible to parents. Any changes to the posted menu shall be noted. Menus of meals and snacks for the preceding six (6) weeks shall be kept on file.
“The program provides snack and lunch, no menus were posted. The past 6 weeks of snack/lunch menus were not available for review. Staff A stated that the local school district provides snack and meals, menus are posted online. Staff A stated that if a food item changes the program verbally notifys the family. Corrective Action: Menus must be posted in an area that is visible to parents. If a food item changes please make a written notation on the menu. Save menus for at least 6 weeks. Email this licensor with confirmation that the program will ensure compliance with this regulation.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2021
Regulation 5.2.6.5: Sanitizing of the following items shall be done on the following schedule: Before and after each use: * Food preparation surfaces; * Dining tables and highchair trays; and * Non flushing potty chairs. After each use: * Eating utensils and dishes; At the end of each day: * Food preparation appliances; * Plastic mouthed toys; and * Pacifiers.
“Tables were not sanitized after lunch. Staff had children wipe the table with a wet cloth. After children wiped the table, staff set up materials for afternoon activities. When Staff A was asked about when the tables are santized, Staff A stated they only sanitize the tables before lunch. The program does not santize after lunch. Corrective Action: Ensure that when the tables are used for snack or lunch that they are santized before and after each use. Email this licensor confirming that this regulation has been reviewed with staff and that changes have been made to ensure compliance with this regulation.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2021
Dec 11, 2019Inspection1 rule cited
Regulation 3.4.3: A system for taking attendance, including documentation of the time when each child arrives and departs each day he/she attends the CBCCPP, shall be established. The licensee shall save all daily attendance records identifying the hours of children's attendance for at least twelve (12) months from the date that care is provided.
“Attendance records starting the week of 8/26 and ending the week of 10/4 were reviewed and showed that there were 11 times when a child was either not signed out or in.Director stated that parents are reponsible for signing their child in and out and that usually she will check to make sure they have. Corrective Action: The program is responsible for ensuring all children present are signed in and out of the program and that documentation accurately reflects arrival and departure times. Develop a system that ensures that attendance records are meeting the requirements of this regulation. Submit a description of this system to this licensor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2020
- Oct 4, 2017InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The ARK Preschool
Is The ARK Preschool licensed?
Yes. Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The ARK Preschool last inspected?
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists the most recent visit on December 1, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The ARK Preschool had rules cited by the state?
No. Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 63% of Vermont daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1. 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 The ARK Preschool care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
What are The ARK Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (802) 877-3393 to confirm.
How much does The ARK Preschool cost?
Weekly tuition from $75 to $214, as it lists it.
What is The ARK Preschool's phone number?
(802) 877-3393.
Where is The ARK Preschool?
862 US Route 7, Waltham, VT 05491. The nearest other daycare we list is Cornerstone Preschool, 0.8 miles away.