Noahs Ark Learning Center
2123 FOREST AVE, GREAT BEND, KS 67530Childery 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.Not Available
- 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. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Kansas's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Kansas caps infant ratios at 1:3, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 16 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 62
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 9 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (4), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3). Of 16 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 12, 20267 Findings1 Critical5 Important1 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One out of 15 children files reviewed missing Authorization for Emergency Medical Care.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Four out of four staff files reviewed missing health status forms. Four out of four staff files missing negative tuberculosis test.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
The written emergency plan does not contain all required components to keep children and staff safe during emergencies.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One out of 15 children files reviewed missing a medical history form.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Two out of 15 children files reviewed missing a health assessment.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two out of 15 children files reviewed missing current immunizations.
Apr 25, 20255 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Parents weren't immediately notified when an allergic reaction was had by a child.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plan missing the procedures for responding to and preventing allergic reactions of individual children.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plan missing the procedures designation the tasks to be followed by each staff member during an emergency.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Per collateral contacts, Epi-pens are stored in backpacks that are accessible to children.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Staff onsite were not aware of a child's allergies or special dietary needs. This resulted in a child with a peanut allergy being served a peanut butter cookie and having an allergic reaction that required medical attention.
Jan 11, 20244 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two out of fifteen children files reviewed missing Emergency Medical Care forms.
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
One out of fifteen children files reviewed missing current immunization records. Two out of fifteen children files reviewed with incomplete medical record forms.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Elevated water temperature in bathrooms used in Unit 1 and unit 3, unit 1, 138.0 degrees fahrenheit and unit 3, 137.1 degrees fahrenheit. Janitor corrected on site.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
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