Noah's Ark Day Care
131 NW 8TH STREET, RICHMOND, IN 47374Childery 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 3 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected July 2025), no complaints on record over the same window, and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Indiana's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Indiana caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:13. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Path to QUALITY Level 3 (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
- 114
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 12 Toddlers 1:6 14 Preschool 1:13 29
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Center Shall Keep All Screens in Good Repair and All Unscreened Windows And
Door in room 4 was propped open with a stuffed animal while children were outside on playground. All doors need to be closed or screened.
Jul 16, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Staff Shall Cover, Date, and Refrigerate Open Containers of Food
Staff shall cover, date, and refrigerate open containers of food. Caregivers sha Opened food in main kitchen not all labeled with opened dates: pineapple, sloppy joe, waffles
- Written Program Plans
Classroom lesson plans were outdated (1/2 and 3/4 classroom from May 13) or not available.
- The Center Shall Post the Following Items: Cleaning Schedules in All Food Storag
Cleaning schedule in kitchen is not used, hanging clipboard with blank state forms.
- Current BCC Approved Food Service Training for at Least One Staff Member Respons
There is only one staff member with BCC approved food service training (expires 7/26), and she was not present at time of inspection when snack was being served.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity
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