Noah's Ark Christian Learning Ctr
N63 W23523 MAIN ST, SUSSEX, WI 53089Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 5 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 5 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
- 64
- 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 5 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3). None of the 25 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 30, 20266 Findings6 Important
- Staff Record - Educational Qualifications251.05(2)(a)4.d.
The file for Staff B lacked documentation of educational qualifications upon licensing review.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
The file for Staff C lacked documentation of current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training upon licensing review.
- Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure251.06(11)(b)7.
The outdoor play space lacked a complete enclosure without gaps larger than 4 inches. Gaps over 4 inches were observed
- Potential Source Of Harm On Premises251.06(2)(a)
The premise was not free from potential sources of harm at the time of licensing visit. Loose cords were observed in the
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
A medical log book, located in the toddler room, lacked documentation of a review within the past six months. The last
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
Two medications, inhalers, were on the premise without current authorizations.
Aug 27, 202510 Findings10 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff B does not have documentation of a physical examination report within 30 days after Staff B was hired.
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
There is an area of concrete floor in the school age room where carpet is pulled up. In that area, there are chunks of
- Deteriorating Paint251.06(2)(i)
There is flaking paint in the corner on a wall in the preschool room.
- Fire Extinguishers - Operable, Inspected, Labeled251.06(4)(a)
The annual fire extinguisher inspection tags on fire extinguishers at the center are not current. The fire extinguisher
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanli251.07(4)(e)
Cots were observed being stored in the preschool room. The cots had sheets on them and the cots with sheets were touchi
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
Medicated eye drops being stored in the school age classroom were administered to a child on 08/12/25, however there is
- Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized251.07(6)(f)5.
Medicated eye drops being stored in the school age classroom were administered to a child on 08/12/25, however there is
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
The authorization for an Auvi medication being stored in the school age classroom is not current. The authorization end
- Washing Child's Hands & Face251.07(6)(i)1.
A 17-month-old child's hands were not washed after a diaper change in the infant room.
- Adult Handwashing251.07(6)(i)2.
A staff member in the infant room was observed not washing their hands in between two diaper changes.
Jun 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Report - Incident Or Accident251.04(3)(a)
On 05/27/25, a 1.5 year old child was in the outdoor play space and fell on poured rubber surfacing. The child sustaine
Feb 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
1/16/2025
Jan 16, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff A, Staff B, and Staff C do not have documentation of a physical examination report within 30 days after Staff A, S
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff C does not have documentation of a current certificate of completion for infant and child CPR and AED use within 3
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A does not have documentation of training on child abuse and neglect reporting requirements within one week after
- Child Tracking Procedure251.055(1)(f)
On 01/16/25, 14 children were present in the preschool room, however 10 children were marked as present on the classroom
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
Injury records are not reviewed and documented in the medical log book every 6 months as required. The medical log book
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
An Albuterol inhaler being stored in the school age classroom does not have a parent authorization to administer the med
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
In the school age room, there is an albuterol inhaler and a hydrocortisone ointment being stored in the classroom that d
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