Noah's Ark Christian Learning Center
1105 BUTTS AVE, TOMAH, WI 54660Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 2 Star. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Wisconsin's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Wisconsin caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:13. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- YoungStar 2 Star (Max 5) 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 17 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 2, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Supervision Of Children251.055(1)(a)
A 4 year old child was not closely supervised by center staff to guide the child's behavior and activities, prevent harm
- Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection251.06(2)(b)
An electrical outlet in the Green classroom was not covered and a child stuck barrettes in the open outlet and received
Jul 2, 202515 Findings15 Important
- Report - Change In Room Usage251.04(3)(h)
The center failed to report a change in room usage. The center was using the fellowship hall for a nap room on the day o
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Each child 2 years of age and under age 5 shall have an initial health examination not more than one year prior to nor l
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
There was no documentation of Staff Record form information in the files for employee E and G.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
The files for Staff C, E, and I did not contain documentation of a physical examination report completed within 12 month
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Documentation of completion of Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) training was not observed in the files for staff C and E. AHT
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff E was missing documentation of having obtained a certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary re
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A, C, E, F and G were missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse a
- Meal Prep Personnel - Training251.05(3)(gr)3.a.
Staff G did not complete and document at least 4 hours of training in kitchen sanitation, food handling or nutrition pri
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Staff C, E, F and G were missing documentation of having received a complete orientation within their first week at the
- Supervision - Opening & Closing Hours251.055(1)(c)
Two unqualified assistant teachers were providing sole supervision to two separate groups of children as observed by the
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
Fire and tornado drills were not documented for the month of June 2025. The center is required to keep written records
- Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing251.06(4)(jm)2.
There was no documentation showing that smoke detectors were tested for June 2025. All smoke detectors shall be tested
- Indoor Space - Square Footage Per Child251.06(7)(a)
The room capacity for the Green room is 11. On the day of the monitoring visit there were 15 children in this room, exce
- Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized251.07(5)(b)5.
The tables were only being cleaned with soap and water before children sat down to eat meals and snacks. Per rule, eatin
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
The parent authorization form for prescription medication must include start and end dates for the length of the authori
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