Chippewa Noahs Ark
2400 DARLINGTON RD, BEAVER FALLS, PA 15010Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected August 2025). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 4 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 178
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Aug 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-08-053270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-08-05 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2025-08-05 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Eme
Jul 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL3270.32(a)
Mar 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-03-063270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Aug 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-08-053270.14/3270.21
3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2024-08-05 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2024-08-05 | 3270.72(d) | Above ground window opening restricted to 6"; 2024-08-05 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-08-05 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-08-05 | 3270.80(b) | Non-skid surfaces; 2024-08-05 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-08-05 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2024-08-05 | 3270.123(a) | Signed; 2024-08-05 | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) | Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test; 2024-08-05 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Aug 9, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Toddler/preschool: Updated Health Report Every 12 Months; 2023-08-093270.131(b)(2)
3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2023-08-09 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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