Noah's Ark Learning Center
3501 W. 104TH AVE, WESTMINSTER, CO 80031Childery 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 2 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects Colorado's licensing baseline. Colorado caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Colorado Shines Level 2 (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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 111
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 9 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
May 19, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
In the EPS classroom, in unlocked cabinet, Clorox wipes, in Preschool 1 room in unlocked cabinet a bottle of room refresher, and in PreK in unlocked cabinet handsoap labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children, posing a potential hazard.
Sep 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training Prior to Working with Children. This Training Must Be Renewed Annually and Will Be Counted Towards…2.213.B
Reviewed 11 staff files and identified SM4 and SM6 with expired Standard Precautions training.
Dec 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Toys, Toy Parts, Furnishings, Equipment, and Any Materials Accessible to Children Under Than Three (3) Years of Age Must Not Be a Choke Hazard or Able to Be Inhaled. Any Area Of…2.229.L
Hairclip in the Toddler 3 room, accessible to children, posing a potential hazard.
Oct 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Working with Children, Each Staff Member Must Read and Be Trained on the Center’s Policies and Procedures for the Administration of Medications. Staff Members Must Sign A…2.212.N
Reviewed 11 staff files and identified all staff to be missing a signed statement that they have been trained on the center's policy for medication administration.
Aug 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training Prior to Working with Children. This Training Must Be Renewed Annually and Will Be Counted Towards…2.213.B
Reviewed 2 staff files and observed 1 staff (Destiny J) to have an expired standard precautions. (2023)
Mar 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Outdoor Play Areas Used for Children’s Activities Must Be Checked Daily and Kept Safe and Free From Hazardous Materials or Debris by Removal of Debris, Dilapidated Structures,…2.230.C.8
Identified through staff statement that wild mushrooms were observed to be growing on the retaining wall, by the planter boxes and in clumps by the tree. The mushrooms were beige/black and white/beige. and were accessible to children posing a potential safety concern.
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- In Rooms Used by Children, All Electrical Outlets That Are Accessible to Children Must Have Protective Covers, or Safety Outlets Must Be Installed.2.237.H
Observed in the Pre-K an outlet strip and outlet without covers and uncovered outlets in the Preschool 2 room.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 6, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Large Center Directors Must Have a Current Director Qualifications Letter Issued by the Department or a Current Early Childhood Professional Credential Level III or Higher In…7.702.43.A
The assigned director of the program is lacking documentation of the current director qualifications letter issued by the Department. Correct immediately
Sep 12, 20231 Finding1 Important
- All Climbing Equipment Eighteen (18) Inches or Higher Must Have Resilient Surfacing of at Least Six (6) Inches in the Use Zone Surrounding the Equipment.7.702.72.C.1.a
Observed the resilient surface around the playground structure in the preschool playground area to be less than 2 inches in depth posing a safety hazard for children.
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